Master Size Chart
For sizes Petite through Large: size is base on fully grown adults; younger (less than five months old), immature or lean birds may be better served by the next smaller size in each category.
Petite: fits most pacific parrotlets, American parakeets, smaller lovebirds, and similar
X-Small: fits most lovebirds, English budgies, and similar
Small: fits most green cheeked, dusky, and jenday conures, African senegals, baby cockatiels (less than six months), and similar
Medium: fits most cockatiels, quakers, caiques, sun conures, smaller lories, ring neck doves, red bellied parrots, and similar
Large: fits most nanday, miter, and blue crown conures, red headed, yellow collared, and hahns macaws, rainbow lories, Indian ring necks, maxmillan pionus, jardines, moustache parakeets, Patagonian conures, and similar
The following FlightSuits feature Double Liners for extra volume.
Wide: fits most goffin cockatoos, timneh African greys, pigeons, and similar
Wide Plus: fits most bare eyed cockatoos, severe macaws, crows, and similar
X-Wide: fits most Congo African greys, amazons, eclectus solomon, lesser sulpher crested cockatoos, and similar
X-Wide Plus: fits most red sided eclectus, cameron Congo, and similar
X-Wide Long: fits most vos maeri and grand eclectus, and similar
X-Large: fits most umbrella, eleonora, and medium sulpher crested cockatoos, and similar
Jumbo: fits most moluccan, citron, and greater sulpher crested cockatoos, and similar
Mammoth: fits most blue, gold, and scarlet macaws, military macaws, and similar
Colossal: fits most larger blue and gold macaws, green wing macaws, and similar
Directions
- Open Velcro fastener and place on flat surface with tail opening facing upward.
- Set bird onto suit, guiding feet through openings.
- Gently ease elastic straps up and over corresponding wings.
- Align and snugly clasp Velcro fastener.
- Carefully stretch wings to attain fullest expansion.
- Poop pouch should line up under vent.
- For assistance or questions call the FlightLine at 1-888-412-7667.
- For larger birds, gently stretch wings before clasping Velcro fastener.
- As with all new pet accessories, owners should supervise pet birds at all times especially while introducing FlightSuits.
A Correct Fit
For maximum safety and comfort, it is essential FlightSuits fit correctly. Check for key indicators:- Poop-pouch should be positioned directly under vent with no major gaps between tail and pouch.
- FlightSuit should be snug but not tight--pinky finger should fit easily between bird and edges of material.
- Excess material indicates FlightSuit is too large (i.e. sagging around legs).
- Elastic strap should fit comfortably over wings or scapular area with no wrinkling--pinky finger should fit easily under straps.
Washing Instructions- Turn soiled FlightSuit inside out and match up Velcro fastener.
- Allow suit to soak in Woolite water mixture for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly in cold water and hang to dry.
Tips For Use
- Check FlightSuit regularly. Change every four to six hours (small/medium birds), one to four hours (large birds), or when full.
- Keep bird's nails trimmed to prevent snagging of material.
- FlightLiners (sold separately) can be placed in the poop-pouch for extra absorption.
- By gently tugging the poop-pouch towards the tail, the bird's feet will be guided out of the FlightSuit.
Conditioning Techniques
In order to maximize the success when introducing FlightSuits, it is important bird owners take the following steps in the conditioning process. This process will be quicker for younger birds (less than five to six months old); longer for older birds.- Allow bird to see the FlightSuit from a comfortable distance--so it may become accustomed to both the color and fabric. Minimum time: two to three days.
- Slowly and gradually (over time) move the FlightSuit closer to the bird and cage. Minimum time: two to three days.
- Pin the FlightSuit onto shirt and allow bird to explore it during "cuddle time".
- Pet or caress bird with FlightSuit hanging around cage, allowing bird to examine or explore the suit. Minimum time: two to three days.
- Put hand inside FlightSuit and scratch bird gently.
- When mutually ready to "test fly" the FlightSuit, remove bird food for two to three hours, put suit on, and immediately reward by feeding. This serves as a positive reinforcement as well as distraction.
- Use the following examples for positive reinforcement while birds are in FlightSuits:
- Offer plenty of verbal praise.
- Make for quality one-on-one time away from cage.
- Treat bird to a favorite toy or a favorite treat: peas, corn, millet spray.
- Take bird outside for a special outing (with leash).
- Birds may nibble on elastic until accustomed to FlightSuit. This should diminish over time. To minimize, spray bitters on FlightSuit.
Set Includes Lanyard and LifeRing: To Use
Simply sandwich LifeRing adapter between existing FlightSuit Velcro strips, ensuring Velcro is evenly aligned. Lanyard tip with LifeRing (grommet) should extend from base, so Velcro is snug and grommet has maximum freedom of movement.Pointers
Avian Fashions advocates prudent wing clipping to minimize risk of losing treasured birds. Reducing a bird's ability to fly wisely limits unwanted take-off attempts. Pet accessories, especially a means of restraint such as a harness or leash, require care when introducing. No amount of wing clipping or restraint can substitute careful supervision. Regularly inspect Lanyard and LifeRing for fatigue or wear.