Does he need a band?

[BirdSquawk]

It just occurred to me that Jack never got a leg band, should he have one? I'm worried he might not like it as he is a bit sensitive to having things on his feet. Thanks

 

[RavensGryf]

No. In fact many avian vets suggest to cut them off since a looser fitting band can potentially get caught among toys and cause injury.

Many breeders use banding for record keeping purposes to keep track of who's who.

A pet doesn't NEED a band. It's not like how pet dogs need a license.

 

[BirdSquawk]

No. In fact many avian vets suggest to cut them off since a looser fitting band can potentially get caught among toys and cause injury.

Many breeders use banding for record keeping purposes to keep track of who's who.

A pet doesn't NEED a band. It's not like how pet dogs need a license.

Thanks, I guess I won't worry about it then!

 

[Flboy]

Agreed, no to a band!!

 

[SoCalWendy]

Aww look at sweet lil Jack... Kiwi says "Hi Jack""

 

[BirdSquawk]

Aww look at sweet lil Jack... Kiwi says "Hi Jack""

Jack says hi to Kiwi!

 

[Solo]

My girl doesn't have a band. However I did take her in to get microchipped. Accidents do happen, and then there's always people that try to steal exotic birds too.

 

[SoCalWendy]

Aww look at sweet lil Jack... Kiwi says "Hi Jack""

Jack says hi to Kiwi!

BTW Kiwi was never banded either... No biggie.