My parents dont think it's safe for Spike (my cockatiel) out. They think he'll get killed by a cat or dog. I'm only wanting to go to a baseball game with Spike. The baseball games are my brother's age 15.
2007-03-17 16:02:12 · 9 answers · asked by Kayli 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
The only other safe way to take your bird outside is in a carrier or a cage.
Even a light breeze is enough to keep a cockatiel that is clipped aloft.
What happens if there is a dog or a bird or prey at the game? One swoop from a hawk or one chomp from a dog and your bird is dead.
Invest in a carrier or a cage that you can take outside. They make some great backpack style ones that have perches and food holders.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/NavResults.cfm?N=2003+62745
Take a look at that site for harnesses, flight suits, and carriers.
2007-03-17 16:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by Christie D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excuse me-if your intention is to show off get attention by taking your Cockatiel to a baseball game you are NOT thinking of the Bird's health,Welfare at all. The Noise, all the People,all the Pollution in the Air-why domestic birds are either kept in aviaries or suitable enclosures in buildings(houses)the noise will stress your bird terribly which will weaken his immune system and with a weakened immune system he brathes in the smog,bacteria ,all the poisons in the air and all the germs on the people you will really regret this for its even possible that this will cause your bird to go into shock and die-can guarantee the cockatiel will not make it through the game. Fotr the same reasons the cockatiel should not be taken outside out of your house -the toxins in the air ,predators-cats,dogs,be suprised how fast a hawk will spot him, just one car driving by-the fumes from the exhaust can be deadly or seriously damage his health. You need to listen to your parents or get a book on Cockatiel Care-can get easily at Petsmart , any petfood or petstore sell them so you'll know what you can and cannot do for this is definitely a Cannot Do. A responsible pet owner 1-educates,finds out right away how to give the best care 2.Always does whats best for the pet.Am sure if you had known was bad for the bird you would not want to do it-sometimes it is smart to listen to parents and if you're not sure ask like you are.
2007-03-17 16:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 07:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Many of those harnesses are not designed properly.
I would never take a cockatiel outside unless I was willing to risk my friend's life.
I did that when I was young and stupid but I don't do it any more.
pet birds scare easily by eagles, hawks, cats, and dogs.
Since parakeets and cockatiels are caged birds; they do not have the stamina to fly well for long distances and they are easy prey for birds of prey annd cats and dogs.
2007-03-18 03:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the bird could become chilled or stressed. Other things could happen to it. Bad idea. Leave your bird at home where it belongs. And what do you mean when you state: "The baseball games are my brother's age 15." What? Your sentence makes NO SENSE!
2007-03-17 16:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well dear, it's fine if he's just in your yard or around the house. However, baseball games are a whole different world and it's not worth the risk u are putting him @. Plus they aren't supposed 2 be exposed to loud noises of any sort. If you do desire to take him, and if u don't you'll die...then carry him in a small cage but big enough that he won't hurt himself. I hope this helps!
P.S. you're parents really do know best. I'm 17 and just now admitting it.
2007-03-17 16:10:33 · answer #6 · answered by lilprincess 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would keep him in a kennel, It might be a very big risk to use a harness, you only need to let go of that rope once, by mistake ane he can fly off. unless its worth takeing a risk I wouldn't do it.
2007-03-18 03:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by jackwalz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it! If he gets away, you will never see him again, and he will probably not survive. Spike Loves you and he wants to stay inside. If you take good care of him he will be with you a very long time.
2007-03-17 16:09:24 · answer #8 · answered by Jacqueline M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! It's not worth the risk.
2007-03-17 16:05:27 · answer #9 · answered by Debbie A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋