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Start by having your Quaker "step up" onto your finger, as in the photo to the left. Place the thumb of the hand that is holding your bird gently across your bird's feet. Initially, he may lift up his feet, or try to resist the restraint of your thumb. After your bird learns there will be a "next step", he'll get used to it. No pressure is needed. This is just to keep the feet in place for the oncoming flip. Eventually, you may find that your thumb will not be needed. Now, gently rotate your wrist so that your thumb points downward, continuing your gentle hold on the bird's foot. The bird will then be forced downward as well. Rotating your wrist places the bird in one of two positions; the bird will be sideways, as in the photo on the left, or, the bird will be facing head down. Either position the bird takes is fine. We'll see why on the NEXT page.

Information presented on the QPS web pages is gathered from avian articles, books, reference materials, and the result of extensive discussion with Quaker owners, breeders, researchers, behaviorists, and avian veterinarians. It is not intended to replace the valuable information which your personal avian veterinarian shares with you.