Summer vacations are just around the corner. I wanted to give you a simple check list to make travel easier for you and your parrot.
- Suitable carrier - you will want to make sure you have a suitable way to transport your bird. I like a carrier that can be easily covered to keep your feathered friend calm. Many birds do not like to see on coming traffic. Letting your bird out in the car is not recommended. Air bags can easily kill your bird when deployed.
- A treat is nice to have to reward your bird when he has been good. Dry fruit is an easy treat and easy to carry in the car. Apples & oranges are great for long travel because they give your bird moisture without the mess of a water bowl spilling.
- Bottled water or a small covered bowl with water. You never know what can happen and it's best to be prepared.
- Paper towels. You just never know when you might need one. Keep them handy.
- Interstate Health Certificate if you are crossing state lines. You need this for various check points if going to other states. Call your veterinarian for more information on this.
Going for short drives to a park or around town will get your parrot used to traveling and can keep his/her stress level down. You want it to be a positive experience for your feathered friend. Bringing your bird to a parrot play date at Kookaburra Bird Shop, LLC and giving them a treat while they are here is very fun for them.
Birds who don't like their carrier are usually only in it because they are going some place not fun IE for a wing & nail trim or to the vet. Can't really blame them for not wanting to get in their carrier.
Miranda, our Scarlet, loves her carrier and can't wait to go for a ride. She gets mad if she sees it and doesn't get to go out and about. She loves to travel and your bird can learn to as well!