I'm moving from Key West to Seattle in a couple of months and wonder how my Love Bird will fair on the long drive. I also wonder if he'll drive me crazy by chirping the entire way.
2007-02-13 03:03:37 · 11 answers · asked by teddygeist 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
We just moved from NYC to California with out two goffins cockatoos.
Get a small nest-like cage and put a dark cover on it (but make sure not to cover ALL the ventilation holes ofcourse)!
Our female goffins went right into nesting mode and didn't scream so much after the first 500 miles :-) The male also went into nest-mode and when he got to come out would drive us nuts by trying to put his food in me or my boyfriend's face.
Let your bird out (assuming that it is hand tame) every 4 hours or so to go potty (they don't like to go in their "nests"). Put apple slices and pieces of other fruits inside the travel cage to keep it hydrated and to help with the stress... also chunky "cake" treats work great, too.
Our cross country move was a mess. It's amazing how, even in a cage, "bird stuff" can get all over!
They didn't scream THAT much after the first hour or so on the road... unless there was a "reason" (out of food, needing to potty, etc)... they screamed only a little less than "normal" with the hardest times being as the sun was going down and the first 500 miles until they got used to seeing and passing semi trucks.
Good luck- and take along some prozac for yourself :-)
PS: We also had alot of fun along the way- we played games while my boyfriend drove, taught them to whistle, and bonded from the cramped quarters. Staying in hotels was fun... it was sort of like traveling with young children in the car- they are SO annoying but SO cute and fun at the same time!
2007-02-13 10:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jessie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I travel with my parakeet all the time. I go from my apartment to my parents house (a 2 1/2 hour drive) its about 150 miles. I drive on busy highways and everything. He does not do much chirping. Every once in a while he does chirp along with the music.
What you can do is make sure he is in a cage not a carrier since it will be a long trip that way he can move about. Also, give him his favorite toys. As, weird as it sounds explain to him what is going on. That always seems to help with my bird. My bird always sits in the front seat with me when I travel. I also buckle him in. That way if any sudden stops take place his cage doesn't go flying.
I just recently got a lovebird also. I haven't taken a long car ride with him, but he seems to do good in short trips so far.
That is another thing you can do. Drive your bird around the block or something. Get him used to riding in a car. That way he just won't be in the car for a long period of time all of a sudden.
2007-02-13 06:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mandie Moe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't moved a long distance with my bird but I have moved from one Town to another.
I moved him in a veri-kennel and slid a perch in it. This can be a very stressful time for your bird. My guy was scared and stopped talking for about a month. I set up his cage before I even let him out. My guy is aloud to come in and out of his cage but right after the move I restricted him to his cage for a few weeks and also clipped his wings so if he did get out he would not get lost in the new neighborhood.
With The Veri-Kennel I think that I would have that out for your bird to explore for a week or so that way it is a little less stress full.
During the trip if is chirping alot just talk to him, that always calms my bird down.
2007-02-13 20:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longest trip I've taken my budgies on was a half hour drive between houses while we ere moving.
However, at the end of this year I'll be moving from Lithgow to Albury (NSW) which is a min 6 hour drive. So it should be interesting... 5 budgies, 1 cockateil and 2 cats... hmm...
All the advise I've found says keep them in a smaller cage with no hanging toys or things which could swing and hit them. Keep their seed and water filled up and also provide fruit with high water content in so their fluids are kept up. Make sure you have plenty of treats to feed them and watch then carefully to make sure they're alright.
Good luck with your move!
2007-02-13 19:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when younger, moved from Washington to southern Cal., then again from Cal. to Wisconsin with budgie. Keep the cage covered from all drafts(this is critical). Also try to keep the temperature constant in the car, but not too hot.
try to keep a small amout of water (best to set in bottom of cage) and as far as noise, no clue as ours was very quiet on the trip.
when you get there, give the bird time to acclimate to the change as moving can stress the bird. lots of covered cage time in the first few days.
2007-02-13 03:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by mom tree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 03:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by marconi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drove from Melbourne, FL to Baltimore, MD with two parakeets in the front seat with me. Normally very chattery birds, they kept their counsel on the road. Your bird should be fine, especially if it has already bonded with you. Your presence will be a great comfort to it. Try to keep the temperature consistant, and stick to your old routine (i.e. cover the cage at the same time you normally would, if you do that).
2007-02-13 03:17:31 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a 6 yr old Double Yellow Headed Amazon, and we moved from Nebraska to Phoenix. We bought her a smaller cage, and kept her in the cab of the pick up with us. She did really good, she sings with music, so it got pretty annoying, but we stopped frequently and overnight, Good luck. He should be fine. congrats on your move!
2007-02-13 03:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by misskaykai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, my girlfriend and i drove from california to oklahoma w/ her cockatiel in my back seat! he did very well, didn't chirp one bit! we stopped over night in hotels, so we were on the road for 3 days, and he seemed to enjoy it as much as we did! i think your bird will be just fine!! : )
2007-02-13 03:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by leobutterflygoddess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will be just fine! I do it all the time with my birds.
2007-02-13 04:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jusme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋