leg bands???

[Hennyhandler]

I was wondering how do you remove a leg band? I have searched on here and some mentioned cutting them but I just don't see how. The ones I have are thick, plastic, and quite snug. I don't see how you would be able to cut it. Does anyone have other suggestions or techniques on how to do this?

 

[spottedtail]

Are they the spiral type? Just stretch and unspiral.
If not, what kind are they and how did you get them on?

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[La Mike]

I use nail clippers. That makes it easier to remove plastic bands.

 

[Mystic Farms]

try a dremel for the thick ones. be vewy careful!!

 

[Hennyhandler]

I didn't put them on. The birds had them already on when I bought them. As I have never banded birds before I don't have a clue as to what kind it would be. I only know that they are yellow and wide. I tried to look for a seam but couldn't find one. I suppose I could use nail clippers since ya'll said that is what you do. I guess I can try and see. I just didn't want to try something and it cause the band to break with jagged edges but not come all the way off and then I would be stuck with what else to do and the birds may get hurt while I am trying to come up with a solution. This band looks pretty thick. I may be able to find a pic of it somewhere to help explain.

Okay, I have taken a look at leg bands and it is the ones with the numbers on them so they are wide not like those small thin spiraled ones. BUT I think the reason I couldn't feel a seam is because I saw some pics that it is like the seams overlap a ways. I am going to have to go out there and have someone hold them for me to really get a good look. Thanks for all the help. Now I know what to use either way.