Unsafe Parrot Item!

[Aquila]

So I was browsing around on amazon and came across this.

Not only is it an unsafe method to "restrain" your bird, it's only a foot long! Why the hell would anyone buy this? I feel horrible for the bird in the picture. I reported the item to amazon but who knows what will happen.

Thankfully no one has purchased this item, but I'm definitely disgusted.

 

[wrench13]

Very popular in Asia, see my report on the Hong Kong bird market..

 

[Kiwibird]

It apparently is very common in Asia to use these. I couldn't find any stainless perch/swings in the US and had to order one from China. Literally EVERY swing and stand (multiple vendors and styles) had one of those leg shackles. I use the one on Kiwi's swing to put toys on. I couldn't imagine ever putting it around his ankle though!

 

[Jerseyjeff62]

I wouldn't buy it! That would break the birds leg or something worse

 

[Birdman666]

That's from the DARK AGES of bird keeping. And even in the dark ages, the tethers were longer than that...

You want a bird to stay put on a perch?

Make it interesting for him. Give him something to do.

 

[Christinenc2000]

They are making a comeback in the states. NO I am not saying its a good thing. I am just saying there are more places that sell them and more video's showing up teaching you how to use them.

 

[Birdman666]

They are making a comeback in the states. NO I am not saying its a good thing. I am just saying there are more places that sell them and more video's showing up teaching you how to use them.

BAD IDEAS COMING AROUND AGAIN...

And yes, they can result in leg, and other injuries, if the bird gets spooked and flies off with that thing around his leg. It can also stress them having to wear it.

THERE'S A REASON THEY SWITCHED TO CHEST HARNESSES FOR PARROTS, THEY'RE MUCH, MUCH SAFER!!! This is just easier for the owner, UNTIL THE VET GIVES THEM THE BAD NEWS ABOUT THEIR BIRD'S INJURIES.

 

[wrench13]

Incrediblle. I saw many birds in HK with these, and they were not happy campers, believe me. No toys, and shackeld to a perch. I felt so bad for them.

 

[Christinenc2000]

Incrediblle. I saw many birds in HK with these, and they were not happy campers, believe me. No toys, and shackeld to a perch. I felt so bad for them.

What I have been seeing are the ones used for flying. There was a video not long ago posted here. I just do not want to give the guy more advertisement or I would link it lol

 

[Birdman666]

Incrediblle. I saw many birds in HK with these, and they were not happy campers, believe me. No toys, and shackeld to a perch. I felt so bad for them.

Trapped, bored, scared, and vulnerable... all the qualities you want in a psychologically well balanced companion bird...

:11: They need to learn their place... :11:

Yes, Sheldon, you were right. That was sarcasm...

:32: I watch too much Big Bang Theory don't I?!

 

[guobowan]

Very popular in Asia, see my report on the Hong Kong bird market..

You are right,there are still many chinese people use the restrain.but, more and more new parrot owner became use the big cage and abandon the restrain. It will be better in the future.

 

[plumsmum2005]

Very popular in Asia, see my report on the Hong Kong bird market..

You are right,there are still many chinese people use the restrain.but, more and more new parrot owner became use the big cage and abandon the restrain. It will be better in the future.

That is heartening news, thanks for telling us.

 

[Kyoto]

I made the mistake of walking into a pet store in Japan… you can bet the parrots all had these on as well as a beautiful OWL.