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Question
do clipped wings grow back ? and how long does it take ?

Answer
Nancy,

Yes, they do.  Cockatiels generally go through a molt every 9 months.  If your bird was clipped right after the blood feathers grew out, it will take about 9 months for him to molt in new feathers.  If your bird was clipped right before molting, the new feathers will be in in about a month.

Thanks for writing!

Cindy