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HOW TO REMOVE FOOT RING
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:56 am
by Marlin
our 18 month old IRN has a foot ring
the breeder must have put it on him
he hates it
always trying to pull it off
the vet doesnt want to take the risk incase she damages the IRN's leg
can they come off easy
any suggestions on how to remove it

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:24 am
by Mikaela
My Baby has one and it is to be left. To try to remove it is too risky. If pliers slip, leg is mangled.
Be glad your bird has it. I know my birds number and see it as a definate way of claiming her, in the event of an escape.
It may be something for your bird to play with but it doesnt bother him. He thinks it is part of him, doesnt see it as something ON him. They are banded very young.
ZAR FL 16 is my baby. I see it as more of an ID thing, a positive thing. Trust me, the bird doesnt realize it isnt part of him. He has never known life without it, assuming the breeder banded him.
I beg you to leave it alone. Please dont risk hurting that baby. They arent made to be taken off or we could without a problem.
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:39 am
by Marlin
THANKS
i will leave it
way to risky to try and remove it
thanks again
i love this forum so helpful and full of nice people willing to help
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:21 am
by Mikaela
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