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When it comes to your pet bird, there is nothing scarier than a bird that self mutilates and causes itself to bleed. You know first hand. Birds can bleed out quickly. Wounds can become infected. The behavior becomes a compulsive habit that is hard to turn around. That's why it's important to use a comprehensive approach to get bird self-mutilation under control quickly.
We do not recommend this bird vests for mild to moderate pluckers. Instead, check out our Sock Vest Pattern.
If your bird is weak or underweight please discuss treatment options with your veterinarian.
Please measure your bird prior to purchasing. All sizes are approximate. Bird’s have different body shapes just like people.
Size |
Girth x Length |
Bird Weight |
Small |
10" x 4.75" |
200 - 299 |
Medium |
12" x 5" |
300 - 499 gm |
Large |
13.5 x 6" |
500 - 700 gm |
XLarge |
18" x 6.5" |
700 - 1000 gm |
At BirdSupplies.com, we have over 25 years experience working to improve the lives of birds. Our professional sewers use industrial strength sewing machines in order to hand-make each collar right here in the USA. Each collar is inspected twice for accuracy and safety.
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Medium weight fleece fabric, heavy-duty thread, stiffener, Kevlar insert, industrial strength hook & loop.
This may be a two person job. If you can't handle your bird, then you should have your vet help you.
Always observe your bird for a few days to make sure that it can get around and go about its daily activities like walking, eating, and playing.
Every bird reacts differently. Some birds throw a fit while others act like they are frozen.
Either way, it is up to you to lavishly reward and reinforce "normal" parrot behavior and ignore the "fits." If your bird acts frozen, as if it can't move or eat, gently show it that it can walk, eat, and play in a bird collar.
Be persistent! Give your pet plenty of treats and favorite toys to when it is leaving the collar alone. Also, reward normal parrot daily activities like
Self Mutilating Birds Are Destructive
The protective insert is a relatively lightweight material that is so strong that it is known to withstand bullets. It also provides a barrier from sharp beaks. However, this bird vest may not withstand a vigorous chewer. You know your bird best and if it has a history of destructing bird collars, try these strategies:
Always supervise your bird while it's wearing apparel. While a self mutilating bird can eventually chew this bird vest up, it takes a lot of time and effort. This buys you time to allow serious wounds to heal and to introduce other self-mutilation management strategies to fortify your pet's recovery.
Washing: The BeakGuard Bird Vest is easy to clean and maintain. Just wash in mild soapy water and lay flat to dry.
Pairing: This bird collar will pair perfectly with our cone collars and neck bird collars for extra support.
The BeakGuard Bird Vest was designed to be a minimally restrictive alternative for bird self mutilation. The snug neck and adjustable fit make it harder for your bird to further injure its self. Most birds can eat, climb, and play in this bird vest.
Bird self mutilation turns into a compulsive problem. For the best recovery, use these strategies:
All size recommendations are approximate. We highly recommend that you weigh your bird in grams before choosing a size. Put an end to bird self mutilation today.
Disclaimer: Made with DuPont™ Kevlar® insert
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UnRuffledRx Soft Bird Collars are the first line of defense for stopping feather plucking because they interrupt the plucking cycle. The more severe your bird’s plucking, the thicker and stiffer the collar it will need. Most birds need time to adjust to a bird collar.
Bird collars are part of a range of wellness products that support feather pluckers. They work while you work on improving your pet's diet, improve parrot husbandry, and start using behavior modification.
Birds (and avian vets) love our soft bird collars! They're easy to put on and wear while keeping your feathered friend safe from self-harm. With care and support, you can trust that our collars will last through all of your pet's adventures!
Ask your Avian vet about our bird collars. With over 1,000 successful cases, we've helped even severe self mutilating birds who were thought to be untreatable.
OUR PARTNER VET'SWhile most bird's accept bird collars easily, some that have been severely plucking over time need added support. Visit our Product Support Page to learn how to improve the chances that your bird will accept the collar.
Science shows us that parrot wellness is one of the most effective things that you can do to support your feather plucking bird. But, what does that mean? Learn all about parrot wellness in this blog or on this video.
In addition to wellness, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy) is very effective. This science-backed approach is hard to grasp, but I've got lots of blog posts on it. For individualized help Book a consultation today.
We recognize that not all bird's welcome wearing a bird collar. Behavior, medical, and socialization issues can interfere. Please view the training video below and work with your bird to accept the collar. Unopened, unused collars may be returned within 30 days of purchase for store credit toward future purchases. Return Policy
Watch Our Training VideoEver wonder why your bird likes to pluck its feathers? Of course, you do. Because sometimes feather plucking can mean something more serious like health problems or even anxiety.
Add another layer of support with the Feather Plucking Rescue Kit. It comes with a range of supplements that address common contributing factors to plucking.
Add the Feather Plucking Rescue Pack, and a behavior consultation to help you get to the root of your bird's feather plucking.
SHOP NOWA well renowned behaviorist, with a nutritional specialty - LCSW - Master’s in Clinical social work, expert in ABA therapy - 30+ years experience; Certified in Nutrition for Mental Health
We work with avian nutritionists, avian vets, and use science in bird collar designs and supplement development to bring you the best products.
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If your bird is new to wearing a collar you'll have to train it to both accept the collar and not chew up the collar. Clicker training is the solution of choice. Watch my YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/ubm2BCNH5LE
On the order page, look for the orange colored SIZE GUIDE right by the product price.
Most collars come in 5-7 sizes based on the birds weight in grams. If you don't have a gram scale, you can purchase one online. Amazon tends to be the most affordable place. You don't need a specialized bird scale, it just has to weigh in grams.
Your avian vet should have a weight on file, too.
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