INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Just because they are called "fairy cakes" does not mean that your baked delights must resemble fairies. You can decorate your fairy cakes however you want. You can even make them look like butterflies. Read this section to get some ideas and decorating tips. If you wish to make your fairy cakes look like butterflies, then refer to the section in this article on making butterfly cakes. If you do not let the cakes cool off completely before decorating them, the buttercream or icing will melt and become runny. You can create a more unified appearance by tinting the colour of the icing or buttercream to match the colour of the paper cases the cakes are in. For example: a fairy cake in a pink cup will get pink icing, and a fairy cake in a blue cup will get blue icing, while a fairy cake in a green cup will get green icing. If you choose to do this, you will have to make separate batches of icing, one for each colour. When you are decorating your fairy cakes, consider using icing colours and sprinkles that match the holiday, season, or theme. Here are some ideas:  If it is around Halloween, tint the icing orange, and decorate with orange and brown sugar strands. If it is spring, then decorate the cakes using white or pastel-coloured icing and sugar flowers or flower-shaped sprinkles. If the fairy cakes are for a party, take the party's colours into consideration. For example, if the theme colours of the party are blue and white, then tint the icing blue, and use white hundreds and thousands. Using a spoon, scoop up some icing and pour it onto the fairy cakes. You can use just a small amount, or you can cover the entire top of the fairy cake until the icing becomes level with the paper cup. Refer to the section in this article on making icing to learn how to make some. If you want your cakes to be less sweet, you can use a small spoon to drizzle the icing onto the top of the cakes. You can create random designs, zigzag patterns, or even swirls. If you want just a small amount of icing, you can dip the fairy cakes in the icing instead. Simply turn the cake upside down and dip the top into the icing, then turn it right side up and let the icing drip down the dome. If you wish to have a richer fairy cake, then decorate it with buttercream icing instead. You can either spread the icing onto each cake using a knife, or you can pipe the icing on using a decorating bag and a tip of your choice. Refer to the section on making buttercream icing to learn how to make some. If you do not have a decorating bag, you can make your own by filling a plastic bag with buttercream icing and cutting one of the corners of the bag off. Secure the open part of the bag either by knotting it or by tying a rubber band around it. This is so that the icing doesn't squish out the wrong way while you are using it. Cover the tops of the cakes with icing or buttercream first, then add some hundreds and thousands, sugar strands, or sprinkles. You can use as much or as little as you like. You can also spread buttercream over the domes of each cake, and then dip the frosted part into a bowl of sugar sprinkles. After you have covered the top of each fairy cake with icing, you can give your fairy cakes a more dainty, sophisticated touched by adding crystallized violets, tiny edible roses, and wafer flowers. After covering your fairy cake with icing or a swirl of buttercream, top it off with a glacé cherry. You can also add some hundreds and thousands, sugar strands, or sprinkles if you are feeling extra fancy. Before you can serve the fairy cakes, wait for the icing to set and harden.

SUMMARY: Make your fairy cakes beautiful by decorating them. Make sure that the fairy cakes are cool before decorating them. Match the colour of the icing or buttercream to the paper cases. Try using colours to match the holiday, season, or party theme. Pour the icing onto the fairy cakes. Drizzle the icing over the fairy cakes. Dip the fairy cakes into the icing. Consider decorating the fairy cakes with buttercream icing instead. Add some hundreds and thousands, sugar strands, or sprinkles. Add some sugar flowers. Create a classical look with a glacé cherry. Wait for the icing to set.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are strong arguments on either side — both for and against clipping. Those who caution against it say that birds were meant to fly and we should not interfere with a parrot’s natural inclinations. Clipping the parrot's wings deprives them of this basic freedom. Consider other options first. If you are planning to show your bird, it should never be clipped. Parrots respond very well to clicker training, and you can train your parrot to return to you when called. You can also use clicker training to modify unwanted behaviors, which can help your parrot stay happy and safe. If you are not willing to do the work to train a parrot, then you may want to reconsider if getting a bird is right for you. There are some dangers to letting your bird fly free in your home. They can potentially damage their feathers, knock things over, and consume things that they should not. Many household items can be dangerous to parrots, including toilets and other standing water, lightbulbs and stoves that get hot, ceiling fans, cords to blinds, and windows and mirrors. Ask yourself why you want a bird if you don't want it to fly or don't feel that your home is a safe environment. Consider that a different pet may be more appropriate. Parrots are quick and can take advantage of any open door or window to get out. Once outside, it may be difficult to get bird back if you have not trained them. With clipped wings, the chance of escape is reduced. And if your bird does get out, it’s much easier to get them back. Bird wings should not be clipped until the bird can fly. Clipping too early can stunt the regular growth of the feathers. If you’ve never done it before, it’s advisable to have your vet do it the first time. That way you can see how it works and then decide if you want to continue to do it at home.

SUMMARY:
Ask yourself whether you want to clip your bird’s wings. Train your bird. Clip the wings for safety reasons indoors. Prevent your bird from escaping. Don’t clip a baby parrot’s wings. Decide if you want a veterinarian to cut your bird’s wings.