Is my new clipped budgie biting its wings or just cleaning them?

It can take time for a new pet to acclimate to its new environment. Make sure she is eating. Birds are pretty good at playing with their food and not eating. The best way to monitor this is to look for the passing of feces. When you trim wings, it is best to use wire cutters and not scissors. This is to force you to observe each feather prior to clipping, and to notice if it is a blood feather or not. Don't clip if a blood feather. Wait oboe to two weeks for the feather to finish growing, then check it again. If you think Frost is too quiet, seek an avian veterinarian. They can probably show you the proper way to trim wings.

It is certainly posdible that he could be damaged as they are quite delicate and their bones are relatively brittle. However I doubt this is the case, more likely I think that the bird has got really stressed when being held and overheated and likely struggled for breath. Handling can be incredibly stressful for birds and sometimes can even result in heart attacks. I would kerp him in a really calm and quiet environment as this has likely taken a large toal on him and he needs to rest. If there is no improvement you will need a vet check just in case there has been damage.

If Louie enjoys exploring but has to be limited, there are a few things you can try to help cheer him up. Adding in more interactive toys to chew on may help distract him and keep him occupied without flying. Adding in a special play pen/play perch area on top of his cage or on a separate stand may also give him additional areas to stretch his wings, move around and interact safely without flying. If he seems bothered by his wings, it may be that they were clipped too short- talking with a vet and having them show you where to clip the wings before the next time he needs it may help reduce any changes of injury or pain in the future.

If there is no visible injury but Kody still seems agitated, giving him a chance to rest and relax by keeping his cage quiet and dark may help him to settle back in. I would keep an eye on him, and if he stays agitated or doesn't return to normal after 24 hours, have a vet take a look to make sure there isn't an injury or issue causing his distress.

Clipping wings can be beneficial if you are letting your bird out a lot to help keep him from escaping or running into things. If you've never clipped his wings before, I highly recommend having a vet do it the first time so that they can show you in person where the wings need to be clipped, how short, and how often. From then on, you can begin to clip the wings on your own following those instructions as well as other tutorials. if you do clip the wing yourself, be sure to have items such as styptic powder on hand in case you accidentally clip too far and need to stop any bleeding.

It's possible he could be hot or stressed. Moving Smelborp to a cooler location, or providing a shallow dish to bathe in may help. You can also use a water bottle filled with cool water on a "mist" setting to help give him a shower (and a chance for both of you to bond). Offering a favorite treat every time you interact with him may also help him feel better and make him less likely to bite- if the weather is hot, a nice chilled piece of fruit may be enjoyable! A stressed or tired budgie may bite if they wanted to be left alone. If you suspect this is the case, giving him some time to himself to relax and rest before attempting to interact again is best.

Penny looks like a female. If she has a closed band on one of her legs, her hatch date and the breeder's initials may be imprinted on it. If not, it can be very difficult to determine age. You can get an approximate age by looking at her eyes. If they are completely black, she is 4 months of age or younger, if there is a faint ring in her iris then she is between 6-8 months. A distinct white iris ring puts her at 8 months or older. Clipping wings, when done properly, is safe and does not hurt the bird. Only the primary feather should be clipped. If you have never clipped wings, allow your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet to clip them first. Clipped wings are replaced with new ones when a bird molts.