The male chastity device market continues to boom as the interest in male chastity continues to grow. That’s especially true when it comes to new designs out of China. I continue seeing mass-produced devices on Twitter that are new to me. One of the relatively new devices I discovered recently, the Shackle Bird, is sold by LiuLinShop.
After seeing a guy wearing the Shackle Bird on Twitter, I discovered it was available from LiuLinShop on eBay.
Besides quality, custom-made devices, I like reviewing inexpensive male chastity devices to benefit guys who are new to chastity and not ready to make a significant investment in a custom-made device. I found the Shackle Bird an interesting looking device when I first discovered it. Once I learned it was available for around ten bucks (USD), I decided to order one and wear test it for a bonus 2021 male chastity device review.
The Shackle Bird is a Plastic Device
The most affordable, mass-produced, ball-trapping chastity devices suitable for relatively comfortable long-term wear are made of plastic. The Shackle Bird is one of those devices. It comes with an integral brass lock.
According to the manufacturer, the device is constructed of medical-grade plastic. It’s hard to know how much reliance to put on such a claim as the product and performance characteristics for “medical-grade” polymers are determined at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Everybody selling polymers can have their own definition of what a medical-grade is, presenting something of a problem. Nevertheless, the plastic used in the Shackle Bird does appear to be of good quality. It’s smooth, and I found no rough spots or sharp edges on either the base rings or the cage.
Shackle Bird Specifications
Like most mass-produced chastity devices, the Shackle Bird is a one-size-fits-all proposition except for the base ring. Four different sizes are provided with the device.
Base Ring Sizes
40mm – 1.55 in.
43mm – 1.70 in.
48mm – 1.88 in.
52mm – 2.00 in.
The base rings are the double-ring type. This was my first opportunity to try the double-ring configuration, and I found it quite comfortable. Some claim that having a double-ring prevents the problems some guys with high and tight type scrotums experience with ball slippage where a testicle can sometimes pop out of the base ring. The 52mm (2.00 in.) ring fit me perfectly.
Cage Size
Cage Length: 58mm – 2.25 in.
Internal Diameter: 31mm – 1.25 in.
The cage length is about one-quarter inch longer than I need for my flaccid penis, but the slight extra length didn’t cause me any real issues. The internal diameter at the cage’s insertion end comes in at 31mm (about 1.25 in.), which is a little tight for me. I prefer a 1-3/8 in. internal diameter, but I can safely and comfortably wear a device with a 1.25 in. ID. The slightly tighter fit wasn’t a problem for me, but it might be too tight for guys with a heftier girth. It also requires the use of the “stocking method” to properly insert the penis.
From the insertion end to the tip, the cage flares into a bulb-like affair, so the further you go along the length of the device, the internal diameter gets slightly larger. I don’t know why they designed the device that way unless it was to provide more room for the glans of the penis at the end of the cage. I don’t find that design aspect particularly needful or useful, but it doesn’t hurt anything.
Gap Measurement
I measured the gap between the base ring and cage and found it to be about 3/8 inch, which works well for me and is about right for most guys.
Shackle Bird Color Options
There are two color options for the device. It is available in lime green/white or red/black. I liked the lime green and chose that option.
Overall Quality of the Shackle Bird
Overall, for a ten-dollar device, I found the quality of the Shackle Bird surprisingly good and better than a lot of the lower end, made in China steel devices I’ve tried. It seems constructed of quality plastic materials with tight tolerances.
The connection between the cage and base ring works much like that of the Holy Trainer chastity devices. The male end fabricated with the cage slides into the female receiver at the top of the base ring. It’s a nice tight fit with no up or down or side to side wobble. After connecting the two pieces, an integral brass lock (cheaper knock-off version of the Burg Wachter ME/2) inserts into the hole provided on the right side of the connection atop the base ring to secure the device.
While good overall, the quality of the device isn’t perfect. The hole where the integral lock is inserted was such a tight fit I had to lubricate the lock before it would go all the way in. I might have been able to force the lock into the hole without using the lubricant, but I was worried it might not be easily removed. Also, the 48mm base ring supplied with my device was misshapen (out of round). I don’t think it would have been usable if it was the size I’d needed. Otherwise, for ten bucks, no real complaints on the quality side.
How Discrete is the Shackle Bird?
There is only a slight downward angle of the cage tip from the base ring, making the Shackle Bird less stealthy than most of the other devices I’ve tried. The imprint was particularly noticeable when I tried on gym shorts while wearing it. It was a little less noticeable when I put on a pair of relaxed-fit jeans. Still, the chastity bump isn’t so noticeable that I’d feel self-conscious about it or hesitate to wear the device in public.
Hygiene Considerations With the Shackle Bird
The open-type cage design of the Shackle Bird makes it easy to keep the contents clean using my hand-held shower head. I was perfectly satisfied with it from that perspective.
The extra quarter-inch of cage length I don’t need means the tip of my penis doesn’t touch the end of the cage, which means urinating while standing tends to be a risky affair. As with many chastity devices, I found it best to sit while peeing.
Conclusion and Recommendation
After wearing the Shackle Bird for three days and sleeping while wearing it for two nights, I was more than happy with how comfortable it is to wear. As with all plastic devices, it is very lightweight, and it didn’t take long at all before I wasn’t consciously aware I was wearing it.
While you can’t expect the quality of a Holy Trainer device for a bargain price, I found the Shackle Bird of surprisingly good quality for a device that comes in at around ten bucks. Unlike many inexpensive, mass-produced chastity devices, you get four different base rings to choose from, which is a real plus.
For guys looking for an inexpensive entry point into the chastity life, I think you could spend more and get a lot less than the Shackle Bird offers. It could be a good trainer device at a bargain price. You can find the device offered by various sellers on eBay from anywhere between $9.99 to $14.99. Remember to take your measurements first to make sure the cage length and internal cage diameter will work for you.
Disclaimer: This review represents my own opinions. No one paid me or provided me any consideration for posting this review. I purchased the reviewed device using my own funds.