I will be driving about 12 hours + a couple short breaks....what is the best and safest way for my birds to travel with me?
2006-07-01 11:51:05 · 9 answers · asked by xalsk 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
not vacation..i'm relocating
2006-07-01 11:57:01 · update #1
I really liked the idea of a variety of juicy fruits for hydration instead of spilling a dish of water.
2006-07-02 12:17:41 · update #2
The easiest way is to keep your birds in a traveling pet carrier. One breeder I know glues a tuna can on the carrier floor in front of the door . That acts as a stable bowl that won't tip over in transit. Feed the birds their usual foods, but also add juicy foods like oranges and peaches to their traveling menu. That will give the little guys the fluids they need but prevent messes from tipped over water bowls. I'd also cover 1/2 of the carrier with a blanket or towel to give the birds a place to hide. My guys love looking out the window, so if you can, place the carrier some place where the birds can watch the scenery :-) .
Good luck!
2006-07-01 14:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The safest and best way to travel is with everything you need for your parakeets. I recommend you bring all their food, water (bottled), toys, and most importantly vitamins (liquid kind) which help out with their sickness. (Get it from Petsmart or Animals & Things) Most vets recommend a blood-stopping machine, I've never used one before or bought one, but I think you should try it in case of emergencies. Keep them in the cage at all times, and keep them seat-belted, I mean the whole cage; it works pretty well. And don't let them out or anything. Keep them busy by playing or just talking around them and make sure they are not let out. And basically this would be it, good luck and take care of them!
2006-07-01 14:10:48 · answer #2 · answered by tspyangel09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BBQ'd with a side of mashed & coleslaw...JK
You could probably wedge the cage behind the passenger seat for stability, so it's not such a bumpy ride. If the birds seem too nervous, maybe even try covering the cage for part of the drive. Also you should take a few minutes at every rest to talk and comfort the birds. Thats just my $0.02
2006-07-01 12:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about you, but when I take my parakeets on vacation with me, I put them in a small traveling cage and carry food, water, and their medicine with me. Plus, bring a blanket to cover their cage at night. Try to make it as comfortable as possible and talk to them a lot. Don't even think about opening the cage door though. Just in case, try not to open the window and never leave them in the heat with the car off. Keep it very cold as you would like it so they don't have heatstroke. Since you moving make sure they are not under any stress or see things they have never seen before. Try to keep it as if they are still home and nothing is changing. I hope that helps.
2006-07-01 11:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by needhelpfast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! You should travel with them in a carrying cage. When I bought my bird, they put him in a paper bag with holes punched in for air. It was much safer, because if he spooked, he wouldn't break his wings.
However, since your ride is much longer, you may want to run by your local pet shop and get some ideas for carrying cages. Your birds will need perches for a trip that long. It is bad for their feet if they are not perching for extended periods of time. You'll want your carrying cage to be able to hold food and water, but you probably want to get something that's soft-sided if they scare easily. Don't travel with your birds in their larger cage, because they can break wings if they fall or get spooked.
Petsmart and Petco carry soft-sided travel cages for small animals. You can also find small ones with perches that have bars instead of fabric sides. Make sure they can have their food and water, and be sure to give them attention at your rest stops.
You can also speak to your Vet about how to travel with your birds if you're unsure about what to do.
2006-07-01 13:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by Carissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a cage in the passenger compartment. If it is comfortable for you they will be ok.
If there cage is too big buy a smaller one.
2006-07-01 12:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i could think of it may be nice as long via fact the chicken has water, foodstuff, huge cage, adequate air(no longer stuffy interior the automobile) for the adventure, no longer left interior the automobile whilst its warm, i assume you mean shes driving to florida?
2016-11-01 01:38:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cage
2006-07-01 12:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by fuilui213 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in your pockets of course
2006-07-01 11:57:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋