we have 2 budgies.1 has an i.d. ring on bought from pet smart the other doesn't bought from a pet shop.what do the numbers on the rings mean and why are they put on?
2007-02-17 23:44:15 · 10 answers · asked by PIRANHA 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
breeders put them on to identify how old the bird is, your's should say a year which tells you when the budgie was born
2007-02-17 23:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
breeders put the rings on there legs to see how old the bird is... u should be able to see a number on the ring, and that should co-incide with the breeders records for that bird.
Rings are attached to some birds' legs as a way of monitoring their movements and lifespan. When the ring is fitted, the bird's location and age (if known) are recorded. Any later recordings of the bird are also kept, so a pattern of the bird's movement between places can be seen. The RSPB regularly uses ringing as a monitoring and research tool but the ringing scheme is overseen by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).Each ring is very lightweight and has a unique number, allowing the bird to be identified as an individual. The ring does not harm the bird or affect its flight.
Only licensed bird ringers can attach the rings. These licenses are attained after 1-2 years of training ensuring that any risk to birds is kept to an absolute minimum.
2007-02-21 06:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by welshlad2303 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ring identifies the breeder and the age of the bird and the fact that it was born in this country and not illegally imported.
If you are worried about the bird catching it's foot (which can happen - some birds have chewed their foot off because it's got caught and couldn't get free), you can get the bird microchipped at an avian vet to prove who the owner is.
I have all my birds microchipped and do not work with bands on the foot - although many birds have no problems, so please don't worry about this - it's really up to you what you prefer.
2007-02-19 09:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by Liz B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like the others say they are a id ring my budgie has the same on his right leg saying his date of birth. He also came from a professnial breeder who just so happens to be a friend.
2007-02-18 00:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by JODY F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, you can leave the ring on or take it off, it's up to you. Some people prefer to take them off b/c there are horror stories out there about birds getting the ring caught in something and hurting their foot, leg, or dying.
If you notice any kind of agitation on your birds leg, or notice that the ring isn't completely closed, I would suggest getting it off right away.
2007-02-19 06:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by Nicole N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an ID no. should your bird become lost. These rings are put on when the bird is tiny and should be closed so they never come off.
2007-02-17 23:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well why don't you try it out? Send a Picture of the ring i will see if it's too big or too small
2016-03-29 01:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The #'s on the rings are for the pet shop it's also to identify him/her if he/she gets lost.
2007-02-18 00:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by ♥LuV my preppyness♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is to ask the store were you bought it,,it might be previous owner id or stores id
2007-02-20 10:10:23 · answer #9 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are put on so the seller knows how old they are.
2007-02-19 01:54:02 · answer #10 · answered by tracey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋