Background: I have fully flighted birds. Gus is a great flier, and the two times he slipped out the door to the outside, he immediately flew to the ground and called until I approached...cannot express the sense of relief and joy I experienced...and how fortunate we have been with him. Max, on the other hand, is not so great with the flying.
Current danger: I recently became a member of a statewide lost bird alert. People report a lost or found bird and we share with locals to keep eyes open. Reporters are asked to give as much information about the bird as possible.
Here goes: Gus is banded, but all I can tell you is the band color. Max came from his bird breeder without a band. My vet offered to remove Gus’s band, but I haven’t to date. I’ve noticed several parronts have chipped their birds on the lost/found site. Is this a good idea? Also, is it a good idea to have an existing band removed? I know some places require the band to ensure the bird isn’t illegally wild caught.
I may have just stepped into “something” or opened the proverbial can of worms, but I’d like to hear your thoughts.
Current danger: I recently became a member of a statewide lost bird alert. People report a lost or found bird and we share with locals to keep eyes open. Reporters are asked to give as much information about the bird as possible.
Here goes: Gus is banded, but all I can tell you is the band color. Max came from his bird breeder without a band. My vet offered to remove Gus’s band, but I haven’t to date. I’ve noticed several parronts have chipped their birds on the lost/found site. Is this a good idea? Also, is it a good idea to have an existing band removed? I know some places require the band to ensure the bird isn’t illegally wild caught.
I may have just stepped into “something” or opened the proverbial can of worms, but I’d like to hear your thoughts.