Reddit reviews The AVIATOR Pet Bird Harness and Leash: Petite Red
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PETITE ( XXS ) Aviator Harness for birds weighing 75-110 grams: Lg. Parakeets, Sm. Indian Ringnecks, Cockatiels, Sm. Conures (Green cheek, Brown throat). We GURANTEE FIT and will replace for free if you accidently choose the wrong size.Only 10.5 gm. (~ 1/3rd oz.) is the weight of ENTIRE Petite Aviator - Only bird harness designed for flying birds - Easiest to install - 1 piece design - No buckles or clips. Only 1 slide to adjust harness. No Stitching for your bird to play with.Escape-Proof! Many other brands have leads and leashes with buckles and clips that can be easily removed by your bird. The strong steel slide has been powder-coated black to make them unattractive as toys.Self-adjusting Elastic Leash: Automatically adjusts from the chest to the back as the bird climbs and flies and eliminates a SUDDEN IMPACT when he fly's to the end. Efficient design has fewer pressure contact points on your bird. Includes 45 minute training DVD in 6 languages.Optional accessories include Aviator Flight Line, Yard Perch, Leash Extensions &Aviator T-Shirts. Custom Harness available to take many species outside. Turkeys, Peafowl, Swans, Herons, Ducks, Geese, Pheasants, and all other Exotic Fowl. Also perfect for other animals like Rabbits, Bunnies, Ferrets and some reptiles.
Along with everyone else said, yes, buy one of these. For your clingy tiel, and all your tiels.
http://www.amazon.com/Aviator-Harness-Leash-Petite-Red/dp/B000TEXPDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396389135&sr=8-1&keywords=bird+harness
My local pet store actually sells them, check their first.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TEXPDG/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's not rubber or silicone or whatever material the OP link is. It comes with an instructional video and is by and far the highest rated in terms of harnesses for fids.
And like with anything, you must take it slowly. Don't expect him to accept it right away, hell, there's a hole for his head! Any bird or person would freak out about shoving their head into a noose-thing from the get go. Here's a link on how to train your fid to accept the harness:
http://theparrotforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1329
something like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Aviator-Parrot-Harness-Petite/dp/B000TEXPDG/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414486274&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=aviator+harness+for+parrotlets