Posted December 14, 200519 yr Hi, I Have Looked Everywere And The Only Places I Can Find Them Are On American Websites. Does Anyone Know Of A UK Website That Sells Flightsuits ? Thankyou x
December 15, 200519 yr i haven't seen any for a budgie just the bigger birds, but they are coming into pet stores around here, have you aked if they have them in stock aroudn your or if they were planning on getting any?
December 15, 200519 yr Hi, so far it seems like only the USA websites do them. BUT if you have PayPal, or a credit card, they will ship to UK, and the extra postage really isnt that much
December 15, 200519 yr How do you propose getting the bird to wear one? BIG parrots are easy enough, but for budgies it'd be impossible, and they'd work their way out of it quicker then you could put it back on! Their poops are pretty easy to clean too. Wait until they dry and a dustpan and brush cleans them easily.
December 15, 200519 yr You have to gradually acclimate them to the flight suit, just like you would the larger birds. I had one for my cockatiel (until he outgrew it) and because he was a baby he took to it fairly well. My older 'tiel would probably kill me if I tried putting one on him. Most people don't buy the smaller ones for the purpose of keeping poop off of things. It's usually because those are the only safe way to take your budgie outside without its cage (provided you've got the right size suit and the leash attachment and have done everything correctly). Harnesses aren't safe for birds as tiny as budgies as they could slip right out. Like chirpy said, I think your best bet is ordering online and paying for the shipping. Maybe try Ebay?
December 15, 200519 yr Depends what you want it for. Ive got a harness for my tiel to take him out in the spring/summer and got it from Pets At Home Im not sure they do budgie sized ones though.
December 19, 200519 yr Guys, imagine a pair of overalls with the legs cut off, that's the closest approximation i can come up with. I have no idea how you put it on the bird. My great grandma had a flight suit for her budgie, she said it was tight and loose in wierd places, it made the bird look like a potato in a sack, and he always wiggled out of it.
December 19, 200519 yr http://www.flightquarters.com/Gallery/ look at flight suits here but they are in the U.S do they work couse they have budgie sizes and i wouldent mind taking my birdies for a little walk from time to time! posh or what!
January 1, 200619 yr I don't think they're to take them flying. It's just a restraint so they can't fly off.
January 3, 200619 yr :ausb: That is so funny, Id feel embarrased for Apple if i put him in one of these.. I'm still not sure of it purpose though other than making the bird look like a clown :ausb:
March 2, 200619 yr The purpose of the flight suit is so that you can take your bird outdoors with you. You wouldn't let them fly on the lead. It is for safety, to keep them with you. A lot of people take their birds (bigger ones at least) out and about with them for socialization and to get them used to different things. I've seen birds go into pet stores with their owners and pick out new toys, LOL. Also good for use at the vet's if your bird is socialized and you don't want to keep them in a cage or carrier while you are there. If I thought they'd tolerate one, I'd get one and take a bird or two out with me, but I think at two years old they probably wouldn't like me much if I tried to get one on them. I think I'd have to trim them to take them out as well for safety's sake, and I don't necessarily want to do that.
March 2, 200619 yr If you would prefer something other than a flight suit, here is an option... Of course they have no budgie costumes, but I guess budgie owners actually care for their birds, and wouldn't force them to wear restrictive uncomfortable garments for our own entertainment... Edited March 3, 200619 yr by Riebie
March 2, 200619 yr If you would prefer something other than a flight suit, here is an option... Of course they have no budgie costumes, but I guess budgie owners actually care for their birds, and wouldn't force them to wear restrictive uncomfortable garments for our own entertainment... But I suppose if you want them to stay warm then how about a jumper... OOppps what happened to your photos?
April 3, 200619 yr Soo...im still lost... They are so the birds dont poop everywehere...or are they a leash and harness?... Kirby
April 6, 200619 yr BOTH REASONS they act like a Nappy and stop poops going all over the place and they also have a little lead that you clip on to it somehow so you can use it as a harness.. a bit like a dog leash
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now