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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 16 2013, 08:07 PM (1,867 Views) | |
| Berni | Sep 16 2013, 08:07 PM Post #1 |
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http://www.birdsnow.com/bird-ad-o3443240918 (This has now vanished!) How on earth can the weight of these birds support and fly with a harness :question: OMG eek http://youtu.be/c90iNslgqQ0 I must be getting old, who in their right mind would tether any creature to a moving vehicle :question: :question: :question: :question: Edited by Berni, Feb 24 2014, 03:11 PM.
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| Kathryn | Sep 16 2013, 08:17 PM Post #2 |
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I am addicted to Parrotlets
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I bought a flight suit as they call them with a little harness attached, ages ago. I didn't even manage to get it on. I am not saying its impossible but it was too tricky in my opinion and didn't look like it would be comfortable for the bird |
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| bobbieblue | Sep 16 2013, 08:51 PM Post #3 |
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OMG that poor bird on that scooter!!!!! :( |
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| Berni | Feb 21 2014, 02:51 PM Post #4 |
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You will never believe what I've ordered from America........a Parrotlet harness :lol: I want to weigh it against the weight of a Parrotlet, and do a comparison with medium size parrots and their harness weights. If it is like for like then fine, if not I intend to use the design as a blueprint for a Jeweller to replicate the metal clasp with light weight Titanium and replace the webbing and leash with woven silk, so its ultra light weight but strong and safe. I used to love the foraging trips with Olly but I knew as he become so confident in his carrier up the woods he would have loved to investigate himself. Maybe its a bit 'pie in the sky' but I'll have fun looking into it. Obviously the cost of a harness made of Titanium and silk would not be marketable but as a special bespoke gift for the special little friend in my life it would be worth all the extra fun we could have. nodding |
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| Jan | Feb 21 2014, 07:16 PM Post #5 |
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Wellllllllll....... I must say the Parrotlet looked very comfy and seemed use to the trip on the scooter... I.. lol... at him eating his millet as he went along the road... looked like he had been doing the trip for ages... I wouldn't be able to get a harness on any of mine, Id be bitten to death... Be interesting to see what you make of it Berni.. |
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| Berni | Feb 21 2014, 09:20 PM Post #6 |
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Well I certainly won't be strapping him to a moving vehicle forcing him to suck up everyone's exhaust fumes tuttut |
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| Ann | Feb 22 2014, 08:30 AM Post #7 |
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This makes me feel so sad. I saw a YouTube video of a man doing this to his much larger parrot and although he always maintained he loved the bird and was only trying to give him some fun he was JAILED.!! |
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| david c | Feb 22 2014, 11:11 AM Post #8 |
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the wee fella looks quite relaxed and unfazed , must be pretty tame, im still working on getting coco happy with her harness,ive had it on twice and took her out but the weathers pretty cold, looking forward to warmer days so she can get used to wearing it more |
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| uccello62 | Feb 22 2014, 11:29 AM Post #9 |
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that is crazy. What mutation was it? white and grey? it was unfazed by it all somehow |
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| Berni | Feb 26 2014, 06:02 PM Post #10 |
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The harness arrived today and weighs in at 1.2g I have never seen anything so tiny. The clasps are minuscule, didn't think my podgy fingers could work them but I did ok, had to have my reading glasses on though. I didn't weigh the 32in leash. These parrotlet harness's are not for flight outside as I first thought, they are merely a tether for you to take the bird out on your hand/arm/shoulder with the leash fixed to your wrist or to tether to an outside perch. It clearly states in the instructions not to leave the parrotlet alone whilst wearing the harness and leash. So for the purpose I wanted (foraging) it might be ok. Just have to wait and see if I'm any good at training him to wear it. If not im sure the Grandchildren will find a tiny toy pet to attach it to :lol: |
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| Jan | Feb 26 2014, 06:51 PM Post #11 |
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Wow Berni.... I know you will let us know what you think of it when its been put to the test! I know for sure I couldn't get it on any of mine... Maybe its good if used when the Parrotlet is young.. Time will tell I'm sure. |
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| Ann | Feb 26 2014, 08:37 PM Post #12 |
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Solar would have my fingers off hee hee! |
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| Kathryn | Feb 27 2014, 03:16 PM Post #13 |
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Is all you need now Berni is a parrotlet :lol: :lol: I tried one a long time ago and didn't have any success but good luck with it |
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| Berni | Feb 27 2014, 03:41 PM Post #14 |
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I know by the time my little lad's here I will have forgotten where I've stored it :lol: |
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| Jan | Feb 28 2014, 12:47 PM Post #15 |
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How about in the Parrotlet Double Wardrobe? giggley giggley |
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