Leg Band or Quarantine Ring Removal

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Leg bands and quarantine rings are often applied to the legs of

caged birds for regulatory purposes or to help breeders to

identify individual birds.  Once the bird is sold, the band or

ring is unnecessary and should be removed.  Most limb injuries

(broken or sprained legs, etc.) in caged birds involve a banded

leg.  Band removal should not be attempted by a bird owner.  Only

an experienced veterinarian or veterinary technician should

perform this procedure.