BeakGuard Bird Vest For Self Mutilators

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.

• This sturdy "BeakGuard" Bird Vest interrupts severe feather plucking and bird self mutilation by protecting your birds' chest & back.
  
  
• Has a protective Kevlar® insert - Yep!? The fabric used in bullet proof vests
  
  
• DuraGrip® industrial strength hook & loop closure.
  
  
• For best results, combine this vest with wellness strategies and behavior modification.

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.

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.

1. Sit on the floor with your knees in front of you. 
   
   
2. Place your bird in between your legs with the beak pointing away from you.
   
   
3. One person may need to hold the head stabilizing the jaw to prevent a bite.
   
   
4. Approach your bird from the front and place the front of the open bird vest over the chest. Lift one wing to slide the tab to the back and secure the velcro.  Lift the second wing and do the same.  Now, attach the back velcro.
   
   
5. If your bird is a known chewer, which most mutilators are, use Moleskin to secure the velcro closures. You can also place a Moleskin patch on the front.

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:

1. Spray the Bird Vest with No Chew or a similar bitter daily.
2. Cover the Bird Vest with a Fleece Bird Collar.
3. Replace the Bird Vest if the protective insert becomes exposed so that your bird doesn't ingest the fibers.
4. Bump up protection with our Self-mutilating Combo

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:

• Watch Cockatude 14 to educate yourself about bird self mutilation and learn treatment options
• Improve bird wellness
  
• Take care of all medical issues
  
• Begin ABA style bird behavior training right now

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