Help wanted to ring birds (Melbourne)

[natamambo]

I have 10 split pearl longtails that I want rung with numbered metal rings for DNA sexing purposes but I can't hold bird and ring and pliers anymore. I'll also put plastic rings on for quick visual identification.

Rings aren't here yet, probably ready around mid April. If you can help please pm me.

Thanks.

[E Orix]

Which suburb do you live in,also if you can't get assistance send me a pm and I will see what can be done.
Once you have used the ring pliers you wouldn't try and put metal rings on any other way.
They were one of the best investments I have got.

[natamambo]

E, we're in Rowvile area. I've used pliers but no longer have dexterity needed to hold birds safely and use pliers. Struggle even with plastic split rings and metal thingy.

[maz]

I'm happy to come out and give you a hand, I'm not too far from you (highett)

[natamambo]

Thanks Maz. Send me your contact details and I'll be in touch when my slack daughter visits Alan for me to pick up the rings.

[zebman]

If Maz can't make it I'm quite happy to come down and help, I'm in UFTG.
Maurie.

[natamambo]

Thanks Maurie

[Finchy]

E Orix, what type of pliers are you referring to please? Could you please link me to a picture? I have never used pliers for this task before.

Thank you

[gomer]

I would imagine EOrix is refering to these ones.The black ones on the right.

http://www.achughes.com/pliers.html

[E Orix]

They are available from Allan Tully atully@bigpond .net .au he also imports Hughes Rings from the UK