Just a question

[Lee C]

Hi, what does everyone use for coping the beak, traditional files or do you use a power tool with grinder and cutter to save on time?
Just wondering, and if you use a power tool what type?
Lee C

[Sean]

a power tool, would that not be very easy to slip and kill the bird instantly

[Harris]

When you say a power tool do you mean one of those little hobby type grinders? I would have thought that this could be dangerous as you could easily remove too much too soon! or worse! I think that a good old file is the way to go, its a slower process but at least you can take your time to get the job done right!

[Lee C]

When you say a power tool do you mean one of those little hobby type grinders? I would have thought that this could be dangerous as you could easily remove too much too soon! or worse! I think that a good old file is the way to go, its a slower process but at least you can take your time to get the job done right!
Yes.
I have seen it done in the past and reading the beak coping thread reminded me of it.
I agree it could be dangerous, I just wondered if any one on here does it ?
Regards
Lee C

[James_Falconry1]

I like files.

There is a very true story of some1 who owned a centre, (did and doesnt now) was prosecuted for amoung other things using a dentist drill on hi Gos and cut the most of the beak off.

Jimmy

[Johnny Abbott]

traditional coping never no power tools

[Jules]

We thought a dremmel might be a bit aggressive so bought a battery powered manicure kit. A bit girlie pink but works a treat. Great for coping beaks without taking too much off too quickly (if you press too hard it tends to stop!). We then use manual chainsaw files to do the final shaping bits.

[Harris]

I just have this image of someone dressed like Eminem walkin towards the mews with a 10" anglegrinder! PMSL ;)

[Sean]

if it aint broke, dont fix it

[Lee C]

if it aint broke, dont fix it

Well said !
Lee C

[Kanati]

We thought a dremmel might be a bit aggressive so bought a battery powered manicure kit. A bit girlie pink but works a treat. Great for coping beaks without taking too much off too quickly (if you press too hard it tends to stop!). We then use manual chainsaw files to do the final shaping bits.

i use one of those too...they are quick but not powerful enough to do any damage

[Graham Stuart]

I use one off these it it gets too long:yawinkle:

[Palmer]

I use one off these it it gets too long:yawinkle:


What a petrol cutter without a blade.:rolleyes:

[Harris]

What a petrol cutter without a blade.:rolleyes:


Probably worn the blade out on them beaks lol :wink:

[Palmer]

Hw wondered why the beaks wernt getting any smaller! LOL:lol:

[Finnish]

MOVED THREAD TO CORRECT PLACE..

[Gaz]

[if it aint broke, dont fix it] QUOTE:

Aint that the truth:supz: :supz: :supz: :supz:

[Coedhirion]

A nice new set of needle files and keep them just for birds and they work just fine and more than fast enough. Cut too much and you get blood and they dont have much. Bodge it and the damage takes ages to grow out. Too little is better than too much. If you dont know what you are doing, best left until you can find some one who can show you and do it correctly.

[Berkut]

I always try to give a diet that keeps the beak in trim.For example deer heads and fox heads for the eagles and good tirings for the falcons and gosses.It seems to work and I very rarely have to cope any birds beak.