Getting started

Hold your parrotlet firmly, but be careful not to hold them too tightly. It is easier to cut the wings outward, with the bird's head away from you, so that you are cutting the smallest feather 1st. Some prefer to cut one feather at a time, I think it's easier to make one cut. Make sure your scissors are very sharp, smaller scissors work best. It may be helpful to put a wash cloth or sheet over their head, when blinded they usually calm down more.