Where to get leg rings.

[Deconuts]

Hi everyone, I'm new here.
I have a baby blue and gold macaws due to hatch on Christmas day.
Just wondering where to get closed rings and if I need or can register it.
Thanks.

 

[Flboy]

Hi,
Many folks have the ring removed!
Registration? In what part of the world are you in?

On the outside chance, these aren't eggs you bought online?

 

[Allee]

Hello and welcome. I'm also curious about the egg and a need for a band. As Flboy mentioned most owners want the bands removed as early as possible. I'm really hoping you're buying your macaw from a breeder and Dec 25th is the expected hatch date?

 

[Deconuts]

I am breeding a pair of blue and gold macaws
The egg is due to hatch on Christmas day.

 

[Allee]

Best of luck with the Christmas chick. Sorry for thinking the worst, we didn't mean to offend but there are lots of scammers out there selling eggs.

Hopefully someone can answer your questions about leg bands.

 

[Terry57]

Hello and welcome! Are there any bird clubs in your area? They may be able to order you a band. Good luck with your baby!

 

[SilverSage]

Hello!

1) google "L&M Bird Leg Bands" that's who I use.

2) a lot of people get the ring off, but I NEVER would, and I am skeptical breeders who don't use them. Leg bands are incredibly useful tools for record keeping, in fact they are currently the ONLY means of keeping good records in a breeding program. There are also only two means of positive identification (and thus proof of ownership) for birds; leg bands and microchips. As of right now, microchips are not a safe option for small birds. While I know quite a few parronts who have gone to the expense of purchasing and applying a rolled steel band, I actually don't know anyone who has intentionally removed the CLOSED band from their bird.


It is extremely rare for a PROPERLY FITTED CLOSED BAND to get hung up on a SAFE toy. Birds are in much more danger from their rope perches and snuggle huts. Improperly fitted rings are usually due to a lazy or dishonest breeder forcing a too-large band onto a bird who should have been banded at a younger age, often because the seller is a broker rather than the original breeder. The other danger is from open bands which can easily get caught or pinched tighter. Again, the need for these would be removed if breeders would responsibly band in the nest.


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[Raixalotto]

I get my closed leg bands from Bird Bands Bird Leg Rings Bird Leg Bands Bird Rings size Wholesale Retail Australia Not too sure if the do outside of Australia though...
I band my birds for ID (during DNA sexing - and remove if wanted)

 

[YNAfan]

American Federation of Aviculture provide leg bands for all birds. Or you can make your own . Joining a bigger community of breeders like AFA is better then going solo in this business.