{"id":418,"date":"2010-04-13T15:04:43","date_gmt":"2010-04-13T15:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windycityparrot.com\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2010-04-13T15:04:43","modified_gmt":"2010-04-13T15:04:43","slug":"feather-tether-bird-harness-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?p=418","title":{"rendered":"Feather Tether Bird Harness &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">Can the Feather Tether\u00ae be used with an older bird?<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">Yes, however, if you are working with an older or difficult bird you may need to follow a few more helpful hints. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">For example, just like training a dog, a bird may pay better attention if you try using the harness during a time when she is hungry and you can use its favorite food or treats to help distract her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\"><!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">You may want to have another person available to help you the first few times you work with the harness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">Some birds will calm down when you cover their heads. Again, just like a dog, your bird can learn to associate the harness with the enjoyment of going outside!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/product-category\/pet-bird-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find all All Aviator Harness from Parrot University Here<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">In fact, some birds will get extremely excited as soon as their owners show them the harness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">To help encourage this enthusiasm, we would recommend taking your bird outside immediately, once the harness is properly fitted. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">This will be a distraction as well as a positive association with the harness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1140\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7aPDT6rxqjU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">Can this harness be used for perching?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">Yes. However, you will want the leash to be attached from the chest, vs. the back of the harness as it would be for walking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">Can this be used as a tie-out?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">No, this harness should <strong>NEVER<\/strong> be used with a bird unattended!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">Can this harness be used for Budgies(parakeets), Lovebirds or Parrotlets?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\">No, unfortunately, this harness is not designed to fit birds this small<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/product-category\/pet-bird-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find all All Aviator Harness from Parrot University Here<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can the Feather Tether\u00ae be used with an older bird? 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