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patdbunny
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 41
Location: San Diego County, California
Posts: 1987
 |  Subject: Aviator Harness Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:55 pm | |
| I just got them in. I can see why your birds lose their minds. That buckle is IMPOSSIBLE. I can see where it's just fine for something larger like a too, tolerant zon, or macaw; but on the smaller guys - fuggitaboutit. Very hard not to pinch and pull feathers while you're trying to adjust it.
I've made harnesses out of shoelaces that are easier to put on, take off, and adjust. _________________ Roz  http://staringatbirdsandgoats.blogspot.com/Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, the U.S. Department of Justice.
Do not attempt this at home. I'm a professional. |
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moa
Sun Conure
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 18
My Birds: Rainbow and the unnamed gcc
Posts: 348
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:02 pm | |
| thats my problem with the feather tether (I think that's the kind of harness I have?) it has this teeny-tiny little plastic buckle that is impossible to unclip when on the harness is on the bird. Luckily the time I got it on I hadn't adjusted it yet so it was still too big, otherwise I might have had to cut the darn thing off  bleck- seems like there aren't any good harnesses for the little guys |
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Margaret
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 39
Location: Chicago
My Birds: • Amazon: Lucky
• Cockatiels: Chico, Mickey
• Budgies: Mango, Blueberry, Plum
Posts: 1305
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:42 pm | |
| | patdbunny wrote: | I just got them in. I can see why your birds lose their minds. That buckle is IMPOSSIBLE. I can see where it's just fine for something larger like a too, tolerant zon, or macaw; but on the smaller guys - fuggitaboutit. Very hard not to pinch and pull feathers while you're trying to adjust it.
I've made harnesses out of shoelaces that are easier to put on, take off, and adjust. |
Do you remember my joke about harness budgies  Now you know, why it was joke! |
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patdbunny
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 41
Location: San Diego County, California
Posts: 1987
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Margaret
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 39
Location: Chicago
My Birds: • Amazon: Lucky
• Cockatiels: Chico, Mickey
• Budgies: Mango, Blueberry, Plum
Posts: 1305
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:00 pm | |
| Let me know how, so I can try on a less inpatient one, which will be Plum maybe... |
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patdbunny
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 41
Location: San Diego County, California
Posts: 1987
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:39 pm | |
| I don't have any budgies, but I have bourkes! KACHOW!   _________________ Roz http://staringatbirdsandgoats.blogspot.com/Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, the U.S. Department of Justice.
Do not attempt this at home. I'm a professional. |
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dusty
Umbrella Cockatoo
Join date: 2011-06-19
Age: 65
Location: near london, ontario canada...out in the country
My Birds: congo african grey (coco)
blue fronted amazons (willie and vasgo)
sun conure (simon)
greencheeked conure (jack)
senegal (walter)
senegal (crockett)
goffin cockatoo (sammy)
moluccan cockatoo (mango)
Posts: 752
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:18 pm | |
| oh oh i just ordered an aviator harness for my sun conure...did i waste my money
dusty |
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moa
Sun Conure
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 18
My Birds: Rainbow and the unnamed gcc
Posts: 348
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:23 pm | |
| hey roz was that just a bracelet? looks so much easier to use than my feather tether... |
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patdbunny
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 41
Location: San Diego County, California
Posts: 1987
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moa
Sun Conure
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 18
My Birds: Rainbow and the unnamed gcc
Posts: 348
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:48 am | |
| how long is the wire? I'm guessing bourkes are about the same size as a gcc? I think I might make myself one. at least I have the leash from the old harness that I can use |
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patdbunny
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 41
Location: San Diego County, California
Posts: 1987
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:55 am | |
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moa
Sun Conure
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 18
My Birds: Rainbow and the unnamed gcc
Posts: 348
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:59 am | |
| thanks! huh, for some reason I thought bourkes were bigger... |
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Margaret
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 39
Location: Chicago
My Birds: • Amazon: Lucky
• Cockatiels: Chico, Mickey
• Budgies: Mango, Blueberry, Plum
Posts: 1305
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:13 pm | |
| How in the hell I missed that one? Roz, thanks for answer and pictures. I'm trying to figure it out. I know it has to be so simple, but right now it's complicated |
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patdbunny
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 41
Location: San Diego County, California
Posts: 1987
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:57 pm | |
| MOA!!!!
Check the type of metal of the clasp if you're going to do this. Make sure it's not zinc, pewter, lead, brass, copper. _________________ Roz http://staringatbirdsandgoats.blogspot.com/Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, the U.S. Department of Justice.
Do not attempt this at home. I'm a professional. |
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moa
Sun Conure
Join date: 2011-05-18
Age: 18
My Birds: Rainbow and the unnamed gcc
Posts: 348
| | Subject: Re: Aviator Harness Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:32 pm | |
| what does that leave me with?? But I definetly will! haven't made it out to a craft store yet... |
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