I have 4 babys just born this week. The parents had them on the floor they have their own room. I am moving next week and i need to put them it the cage to move them. Will this Hurt them in any way. I have had the Parent for 2yrs. will they continue to take care of them. i hate moving them this soon. I thought the eggs were duds. ooopps guess Not.
2006-09-21 04:09:20 · 5 answers · asked by sugerglaze28 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
I'm sure it won't hurt them, the parents are already bonded.
make sure you keep them warm...and put a towel or blanket over the cage...it's best to keep them in the dark, so they don't know what's going on ....and keep talking to them...as soon as they hear those babies crying, they will start feeding again...good luck with the move
2006-09-21 07:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't state how far you are moving and how. BEST bet. Call a reputable bird shop where they sell and cater to birds and ask them to put your self at ease.
I've had cockateils but not had to move them with babies. I'm more concerned how the adults will re-act with the change because of the babies. However they do adjust well.
I'm sure if you're very gentle with them, no big bumps or turns in the move, they'll be okay. Just make sure the adults are close and have access to them. Put cotton in the nest or breeder box actually to take up any extra space around them. If you don't have a box, you can buy one or make shift one with a small cardboard one. Be ever so gentle with them all. Move them all together but separately from your other things unless you have plenty of space in your car.
And yes, the adults will continue to care for them. If for any reason they stop, call a breeder or pet shop. It's been known you can sneak them into others nests and the adults will adopt them as their own.
2006-09-21 11:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by pj 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with PJ. I would cover the cage with a blanket or towel while moving.
2006-09-21 14:56:13 · answer #3 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET YOU A CAGE AND PUT A TOWEL DOWN. THEY CAN BE LAID ON THIS FOR TRAVEL. YOU MAY WANT TO MAKE SURE THE TEMPERTURE REMAINS CONSISTANT SO IF IT IS COLD, TRY TO HAVE HEATER ON IN VEHICLE.
2006-09-21 12:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by baptism_by_fire_2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a nest. The trauma won't be so dramatic
2006-09-21 11:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋