Aviator Bird Harness

I waited a few weeks to write the review to really test it out. So I bought this for my 3 month old double yellow headed Amazon thinking I would try it out after trying out 2 other types of harnesses on my other birds. I thought If nothing else I would use it to get him used to wearing it while he was young and if he chewed it up while learning that would be okay, because I would buy another when he is full grown. The one I ordered had said it was right size for yellow naped Amazon, so I figured it would fit him for a few more months since double yellow heads are a bit bigger...Boy was I wrong. In just the 2 weeks from the time I received it his head has already grown too big to fit. This is by no means the sellers fault in this, but my own. In the past I had ordered different types of harness for my cockatiels and although I liked the other kind of harnesses the each lacked the durability that I wanted for a larger bird. As for the fact this one is all one piece when others I had were harder to put on. This one is durable at least the harness itself. It is a very thick material and I feel like it would take a long time for him to chew it up if he ever wanted to, although I plan to teach him not to and so far he hasn’t tried to chew. The leash part think could be a little thicker. It’s thick enough and I would trust it for one of my smaller birds but for one like him I wouldn’t trust it not to last through a good chewing session. At the same time I don’t plan to have him in it without constant supervision to let there be a chew session, and I always have back up such as a bird carrier backpack. I also know I wouldn’t leave him unattended long enough to chew. I also love that there’s not all these complicated parts that make it take even longer to get it on as others I have tried out. And for a bird who still isn’t full grown I felt like this was much safer then others in being against the crop. It doesn’t pull in the chest area which I appreciate. We did have a blast the first time I got him in it and was able to take him for a walk around the yard to check the mail and it was nice to finally get him out without being in a carrier. He had fun talking to neighbors passing by, charming them with yelling out “hello” to them and he had me laughing with babbling away excitedly whenever he saw something new. I can’t wait to take him out again. He wasn’t too happy when I first put it on him even if we had been getting him used to touching his wings and being wrapped up with a towel. He did enjoy being out and now he doesn’t mind us draping it onto him while formula feeding, since his head doesn’t fit that’s all we can do with it now. I will be buying a larger one soon. This is great to have if you have the time to spend to get your bird to wear it, and it is probably the best made easiest one to put on of those I have tried.

Fit my Goffin’s cockatoo pretty well. He doesn’t mind wearing it so it must not be uncomfortable. It’s been pretty durable so far. He has bitten it but didn’t leave damage. The color purple looks really vibrant so it looks good on him. Good buy. I recommend.

Update: Boo played with the clasp and somehow tightened this around his chest. When I loosened it and attempted to get it back over his head, he panicked. Now he's scared of this harness. It just takes once- so practice on a stuffed animal if you have to! I got an Aviator for Misha our Moluccan cockatoo, and it is MUCH easier to get on a larger bird, and 1-2 inches of looseness don't mean the difference between escaping or getting tangled like they do a smaller bird. When we were younger (10 years ago or so), my goffins cockatoo Boo, used to go out with me everywhere. I decided to purchase this harness after letting his wings grow for the first time and seeing how much fun he had flying around our bird-proof home. I can't bear to clip them so severely short again. I also read some horror stories on FaceBook and thru a local parrot rescue about clipped birds being stolen while out, flying off in gusts of wind, getting spooked and running into streets, etc. With the warm weather, I could tell that Boo was missing going out to eat and for walks like we used to. I purchased 2 grey Aviator harnesses for Boo and our adopted goffin, Arthur. The DVD didn't work with my Mac system - it appears to be formatted for TV sets without the option to play on a computer. Arthur is an exceptionally large goffins (around 400 grams, he is heavy boned and muscular), and it didn't seem to fit over his head very easily. I never did get it on him. He freaks out when his eyes are touched, and this couldn't fit over his big head with enough room to spare without touching his little bug eyes. I still have hopes that after he sees Boo getting so much attention with it on that he will tolerate it being slipped over his head. I might try the larger size. Boo, the goffins who I've had my whole adult life (13+ years) is smaller/more normal sized and the harness *did* go over his head. Once THAT was out of the way, this was easy to get on. He bit at me while I tightened it up, but it was quick to get on so serious damage to my fingers :-) Boo plucks, and he picks at this harness. I think he would pick at anything, though. At least he cannot get it off! Walking is awkward but not impossible with the way the leash hangs off the side/bottom. We're getting used to that. Getting it off his head is also a little awkward. As of this review, I've had it on Boo twice. Although he doesn't like it, he's accepts it, and I was pleasantly surprised that he let me put it on him again (and it was easier, the second time). He really had fun going for a walk and screaming at people in their yards, so hopefully that positively reinforced his experience. It was just like old times, except that he wasn't able to jump on strangers so easily! The second time he picked at it less than the first, so I hope that he'll start acting more normal with it on. Both times really tired him out like nothing else, and it's nice to have a quiet calm cockatoo! I really can't wait to start going out with him more regularly (Arthur will be jealous, and might learn thru observation). I would totally recommend this harness. It's quick and relatively easy to get on, and gives you amazing freedom to safely include your companion bird in more social activities.

I’m not including a photo since I’m sure there are many others (and also videos) plus it’s pretty self explanatory but this leash in the size recommended for a blue headed pionus, fits my blue headed pionus. I got the cobalt blue color which matches his head. I do think he’s more comfortable in this leash as opposed to his older similar same color and fabric leash he’s worn for many years (I forget the name brand of the old leash) but he’s 26 years old and is flighted so he must wear a leash outside and since he’s my beloved pet, it must be a secure leash. I think he doesn’t enjoy the process of putting this new leash on and taking it off because of how his wings have to be thread through it as opposed to the older leash which went under his wings and then clipped in the front but besides the process of putting it on and taking it off, I do think he feels more comfortable in it once it’s on due to having more room around his neck/crop area. I do worry a little bit about a larger parrot with a stronger beak possibly being able to chew through the black stretchy portion of this leash as well as the places where it’s clamped together with metal pieces (at least it’s not plastic that can break or be chewed through) which hold the thicker colored portion of the leash to the thinner black stretchy portion possibly coming apart. I also like that I can clip his old leash to a belt loop since it has a metal spring clip (if you know what I mean) whereas this one comes with a wrist loop - so just need to make sure the wrist loop is small enough for your wrist so it can’t come off easily! Or add a metal spring clip

My amazon does not like it but i will give it a try. The head part is kind of small . I might need to get a bigger size.

We own this leash and the Avian Fashions diaper leash for our cockatiel. We purchased the Aviator more than two years ago, and then never used it because we couldn't get it on our bird. Though friendly and sociable, he had developed the bad habit of attacking hands, and we simply couldn't handle him effectively to get the leash on. It got put in a drawer and forgotten. About a year ago, we bought the Avian Fashions diaper leash. It was a little easier to put on the bird, because it didn't have to go over his head. We could distract him with a zipper (his favorite toy) while we put it on. We had also made some progress with his hand aggression, and that helped too. However, although it fit fine and did the job (collecting poop and allowing for outings), the diaper left one major thing to be desired: Enjoyment. Our boy simply never got used to it. Every moment in the diaper is spent obsessively chewing on the back of the diaper. Taking him outside is great, theoretically, but since he spends the entire time chewing, it feels like a waste. Inside, he sits in one place and chews. No matter what we do, he spends every moment in the diaper chewing. We've tried bitter apple spray and distracting him with other toys, and nothing helps. Today, my son found the Aviator in a box (we've moved twice since purchasing it), and we decided to give it another go. We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly and easily it went on. With a cooperative bird, it's much faster than the Avian Fashions diaper leash. It's also lighter weight and easier to manage. And--ta-da!--he doesn't chew it!! At least, not obsessively. He's curious about it and, when bored, turns around to chew. But as long as we keep him occupied, he's able to really enjoy himself on the leash. We took him out in the yard, and he climbed trees, played in the grass, flew short distances, and generally had a ball. Long story short, this harness worked better than expected, and (for us), is an improvement over the Avian Fashions leash. Every bird is different, but for ours, this appears to be the leash we've been looking for.

This is a second purchase of such a product; I still have the original that I bought 5+ years back, a bit frayed from much use but still effective with no safety issues - in other words, I don't need a replacement, I just got more birds and enjoy taking them out together. If you're new to the idea, your bird will be hesitant at first (let it play with the leash a few days to get used to it), and may grip your shoulder/finger more than usual as you are their only familiar comfort as they venture outdoors, but by the end of a few (if not the first) summers, there will be a gradual but major switch in their mood/psychology. THIS PARTICULAR leash is the best I have come across after much research (there are countless videos of birds figuring out how to escape from other, seemingly more secure varieties); it takes a bit of effort to sit your rear down, watch the included video (takes about as much time as it takes to drink a cup of tea) and "getting the hang of it" the first few times you do it (make sure you're in a secure area so the bird doesn't take off in in the middle of the process); the magic happens when: (1) your bird tries to take off the first time and it's no big deal because the bungee-tether gently pulls it back (I "yo-yo" my birds back up to my hand ... after they enjoy hanging upside down and swinging for a bit) ... (2) you watch your bird come out of his/her shy-shell and start interacting with other birds, cars, joggers, dogs, squirrels, kids, etc. and (3) your bird(s) actively look forward to "leash-time" because they associate it with outdoor fun; don't be surprised if after a point your bird actually helps you out eagerly by pushing his/her own head through the neck loop to hurry the process up so the two of you can go out sooner! When I first got this, I (ignorantly) thought it seemed a bit flimsy and somewhat high-priced; upon 5+ years of reflection, the product has resisted many chew-through attempts by quite a few birds and the memories I've made have literally become priceless to me and my birds. There is a bit of "mental resistance" at first but take the time to watch the dvd, practice a bit in the Winter/Spring, and from then on it's a bit like riding a bike - once you "get it" you get it and you never forget between seasons. One of my best buddies recently passed away and I can say without reservation that Aviator Harness and Leash contributed to many highlights in both of our lives; my only regret is I didn't find out about this sooner.

I found the CD to be very helpful, with it and some time I feel this will work great. However with my goffin the head area is very tight to get on. I was able to get this on my bird but it was hard and getting it off was a fight. I am unable to see if the body of the harness fits at this time since the little dear will not work with me. It will take time and patience but I can see this working out wonderful for us both. I feel this is a wonderful product which will get my bird back outside where she loves to be. She enjoys the outside and long walks which she has not had since she flew away a few weeks ago. I am new to the bird world and will have to work on some major training since I have taken her in from an owner that didn’t have time and she spent most of her time in a cage. Update: The size I bought which was small will not work with my Goffin. Over the head is just way to tight. It might work if I went up a size which I may contact the seller for a change out. The major issue I have is with how tight the head area is. It is too soon to know if I need to go up a size since I am unable to get this harness on her all the way. I will have to do an update at that time. I am going to give this a 5 star for the CD which was wonderful and I feel this is a great product which will work great, along with the exchange policy if it does not fit. With the CD and the return policy if you have time and patience to work with your bird I feel this is well worth the money. I feel the seller is very helpful and really wants what is best for the bird. That they are more interested in keeping your bird safe along with enjoying the time outside than selling their product. Do not get me wrong I am sure they want to sell and make lots of money I just feel they are more for what is best for your bird and getting the correct fit which makes them a top seller in my book. Look for an update when the sweetie lets me get the harness on her.

他の商品より高価でしたが、安全性と愛鳥の快適性を重視して購入しました。 届いた物を見てあまりの安っぽさに驚愕。 返品も考えましたが、他に代替となる品物も見つからずで息子と２人がかりで試してみましたが、装着するのも窮屈な感じで、何とか取り付けたものの、暴れるどころかほぼ動きが止まり、辛そうな表情、案の定、取り外す余裕すら殆どない。 愛鳥の安全を考えて切断しました。 買わなければ良かったと後悔しています。

Expensive but well made. The recommended size for my breed (ring neck dove) fits perfectly. It goes on easy and comes off easy. The adjustment slider is secure to move so it feels like it won't slide unnecessarily when in use. So far we've only practiced with it indoors but have had no issues. Although it can be a bit awkward when the bird reaches the end of the lead and tries to keep flying.

This harness is fantastic. It's actually very easy to use after a couple of tries. It looks comfortable on my tiel and it feels very secure, my only issue is the size of the wrist band attached to it. I feel it's very easy for it to move off your hand because of how small/thin it is. I've tried adjusting it but I don't see how. It shouldn't be an issue if you keep a tight hold. Otherwise, it's the only harness out there I trust. Very worth the price.

Ich kann das Geschirr nur Jederzeit empfehlen ! Meine Nympfensittich Dame Coocky war beim ersten Versuch leicht nervös. Aber mit etwas Geduld konnte ich die Flugleine anlegen. Die Größe XXS passt hervorragend !! Nun liegt es an mir mit Coocky zu trainieren. Die mitgelieferte 45 minütige DVD zeigte mir, was ich zu Beginn falsch gemacht hatte. Meine Süsse konnte zwar schon etwas fliegen, aber da war diese Schnalle am Körper, die sie störte. Auch bei der Landung war es eben etwas, was sie nicht kannte. Bei mir war immer im Kopf die Angst, dass Coocky sich befreien könnte oder ich die Schlaufe am Handgelenk vergessen könnte. Also waren wir beide nur aufgeregt ... weiter nix. Ich bin der festen Überzeugung, dass mit meiner Geduld und dem Erfolgserlebnis von Coocky (hoch zu fliegen), sie ihr Geschirr am Körper vergisst, so wie in der DVD beschrieben. Ich für meinen Teil muss lernen dem Geschirr zu vertrauen, mich zu konzentrieren, dass es gut sitzt und meine Angst (es würde nicht halten) Herr zu werden. Zumindest schaffte ich es mit meiner Kleinen über die Strasse zu meinen Nachbarn ;-)

ズグロシロハラインコのために購入しました。他にフライトスーツも購入しましたがこちらのハーネスの方が負担が少ないようで、練習数日で嫌がらずに装着できました。とにかく雛の、訳の分からない段階から装着練習することをお薦めします。