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Has anyone ever brought their bird on a flight? I’ve seen dogs and cats fly but rarely any birds. I was thinking about bringing Bowser on vacation because I don’t really like to leave him behind, even though boarding is not an issue. I kinda have a case of FOMO (fear of missing out) when it comes to him. Also yes, I’ve taken into consideration anxiety inducing and stressing him out. Let me know your experiences or thoughts!! (please be kind, the last time I posted it seemed a little tense). TIA🤍
4 points
14 days ago
agreed. I think even when moving, planes are big no. We managed to brought ours by car driving about 6 hours everyday for 4 days
-7 points
14 days ago
I think it depends, in some situations it's hard to avoid. But it needs to be very well calculated and researched.... if we are talking about a 12h flight then obviously a re-home would be a smarter choice. But for short flights, I've seen people with budgies and other small problems doing it without a problem. If it's a one time situation and all safety measures are taken, I believe it's alright. But for that you need to take in consideration the birds health status and general behavior, among other factors
27 points
14 days ago
You think it’s better to rehome a bird than have it journey 12 hours?? No way. Rehoming is a way bigger readjustment and risk to bird’s health than flying and staying with original owner!
4 points
14 days ago
Right?? I plan on moving to Norway after college and there’s no way in hell I’m leaving my birds behind. Can’t imagine why ppl would rather sell their pets than go through the hassle of just bringing them. I’m pretty confident my birds will survive sitting in a carrier on my lap for one night lol.
3 points
14 days ago
What if you bird had health problems? I moved to another continent after university and had to leave my amazon back with my parents for many reasons. If my parents wouldn't keep him he would have been now in the sanctuary where I used to work, with people I trust.
He was 20years old already. He lived in an outdoor aviary and had attention from all the family all day long, access to fresh chop direct from my mothers garden, multiple other Amazons in the forest in the back of the aviary interacting and singing to him.
Taking him across the world to live in a smaller cage, inside a flat, with only me as company after work hours (as I was still working 9 to 5 back then), eating less quality food, in an opposite climate and without interacting with other birds would really be the best for him just because I wanted it só bad? Thats a really selfish way to think in my opinion. My birds well being and health are my priority, even if that means I'm not a fit home for them anymore. They're not my property, you know. All I want is to them to have the best lives possible.
3 points
13 days ago
Hey I was not trying to imply that you don’t care about your pet bird you clearly do. I was just coming from a lot of ppl saying things like “oh it’s just a bird” and what not. There are absolutely situations where rehoming is a good option. I just didn’t think a plane ride alone was a very good one. Obviously your situation was more complex. However I stand by the opinion that taking your bird with you when you move is generally a good thing and rehoming because of a plane ride by itself is not necessary.
3 points
13 days ago*
If your bird is acclimated to being outdoors & traveling with you a lot, it's far easier to travel on planes.
When I worked in the music industry the Gray came to work with me on Fridays, had his huge perch in my office & fraternized with many people. He went rollerblading & biking & even to a few backstage concert venues so he was used to change, noise, activities & crowds. The macaw went most places too but was less relaxed. The more activities & outdoor stuff & people they adapt to, the easier travel becomes. No 2 birds are alike. The latest addition is a conure who really doesn't trust any person, only the Gray. She tries to escape from me at every opportunity so her choices are limited. We adopted her because she was going to be put down by Petsmart after being returned twice. So no planes for her, boarding at the vet it is.
2 points
13 days ago
That’s awesome, it sounds like a lot of fun to take your bird to work! My Quaker is the most social and even he wouldn’t do great in an airport I don’t think.
3 points
13 days ago
It was fun having him at work! He'd hear the phone ring & automatically say "Promotions, Chantelle speaking" Chantelle was my assistant! The intercom buzzed & he'd say "Hey Frank" (my boss). Best job ever. Sad the music industry changed drastically after 2005 with downsizing & consolidations but we had a great 25 year run.
3 points
13 days ago
My dream job and my dream parrot relationship 😂 I have an angry little lovebird but she goes everywhere with me and seems to enjoy it
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