I'm so excited, Jerry went in to the vet today to have his band removed. It was a metal band that looked pretty loose and we've wanted it off for some time now. I was worried he would get it caught in a toy or something. The removal went really well, no problems, only took a minute. Afterwards I told the vet that I held my breath for a minute while she was cutting with a big metal cutter, and she said she was holding her breath too - those budgie legs are just so tiny and fragile!

But Jerry seems happy and so are we!!

Yay! I want Doyle's band cut off too.

You mean they're not fashion jewelry?
Laker doesn't have one so i didn't have to go thru that - I must admit i was holding my breath too Sarah! Glad everything went well.
Jac

glad everything went well.... i have to keep valo's and bella's on their legs since it's one of the major things i'll need if i end up going back to europe (proof that they were domestically bred)

Yeah, I never thought of that. Good thing they have one then! Lulu nor Winston came with a band.

Luckily, none of my birds have a band. Jerry probably feels much better now with his naked legs.

Skittles is the only one of mine with a band, so far she hasn't had any problems with it. I keep a close eye on it though, any sign of irritation and it's coming off.

Psst Sarah!


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Good for him, lol nice to hear he's doing well too.

Yes, he is free at last!