its a parakeet
2007-07-09 13:45:43 · 6 answers · asked by niko d 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Well, if you're only going to be gone for two weeks or less, leaving it in it's cage with plenty of water and food should be enough. Make sure it has a lot of water though.
A friend of ours did that, and I went to the house every day to check but never had to give them anymore food or water because they always had enough.
2007-07-09 13:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bats 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm having the same problem. I have 3 parakeets, 1 of which I got at the SPCA. They had him in a covered cage in the cat room. Couldn't leave him there. I also had 2 cockatiels but another was found near the pool where I live and I got it to keep since we couldn't find the owner. We thought it was a he but "he" has now laid 3 eggs. They should hatch about the time we are scheduled to leave. I spoke with someone at a pet store and got a number for a woman who rescues birds. I intend to call her about the mom and hatchlings and I have a lady who will come in to feed and water the other 5 birds for me. There also may a vet in your local area who either can board them or tell you of someone who can help.
We have a vet who specializes in birds here but I hear he is very, very expensive.
2007-07-09 20:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by LINDA L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have family come over to take care of the birds. If I left and no family around, I use the breeder as a birdie hotel. They take excellent care of my birds. They are around $10 a day though :( Luckily, for the Hawaii vacation, my daughter is going to come up and take care of all of the animals. I am going to give her the money I would have spent on boarding 3 dogs, 3 birds and 1 cat.
2007-07-09 22:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by LyndasCa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to pet sit for birds in my home for $3.00 a day. Call the local vets and see if any of their assistants or techs do pet sitting--many do on the side. My vet charges $8.00 a day.
Get a friend or neighbor to watch it?
Call a professional pet sitter (check the phone book)
Call boarding kennels--many take birds.
I'd rather leave my bird home than expose it to other birds and the stress of moving from home.
2007-07-09 20:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ask a neighbor to come over and check on him daily. clean water and food.
I pet sit for my neighbors parakeet all the time. I bring in their mail, too.
2007-07-09 20:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by zenithxana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you find a responsible, caring person as a bird sitter. start looking for someone NOW
2007-07-10 07:16:19 · answer #6 · answered by rhoni_777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋