5 Tips for Moving with Birds

    Birds are susceptible to change in temperature, air quality, and domestic habitat, so moving is a source of particular stress for all kinds of them. If you organize correctly, however, you can minimize the irritating changes in your bird's world. Since you want to be a good pet parent, you're already on the right way by looking into the best path to move your pet. With 5 tips, you are even closer to taking the proper steps to ultimately set down the stress your pet bird may experience as you move from one home to another

1.Choose the Best Way of Moving Your Bird.

   The comfort of your birds depends on how you will transport them by airline or car. Commonly bus lines and trains do not accept pets like dogs, cats, and birds. For the health and comfort of your birds, traveling by car is the best option.

2. Visit a veterinarian before Moving Your Bird.

   In all ways of transporting your birds, you should have them checked by a veterinarian and obtain health certificates. You should see how your bird's health and inform the vet about the conditions of moving,  particularly if you are moving to a long distance. Some states ask for health certificates, and even if you will be traveling through or to a country that doesn't, it's better to have the documents for no other reason than to show proof of ownership. If you plan to move by car, taking your bird to a veterinarian is an excellent opportunity as an exercise, and you can check how it reacts.

3. Find ways for your birds to avoid stress while you are moving your home.

   It would help if you remained as calm as possible during the move. Your behavior affects your birds more than you think; thus, if you are stressed, they will become stressed, too. You should prepare a room for your bird before the professional movers arrive so this way, the bird can stay away from most of the stress caused by the moving chaos. It would be best if you carried your pets last while leaving and the first when unloading.

If you have problems moving your pets yourself, take a quote from a pet transportation company. Since moving pat requires a special license,   moving companies can not transport pets.  Pet movers organize everything from picking up your pet at home to delivering it to your new destination or a kennel.

4- If You Are  Moving With Your Bird by Car.

   Birds generally like car travel, especially when you let them stare out the windows. If you planned to get different carriers for the trip, you should get them at least a month before you travel and help your birds spend time in the new carriers to achieve familiarity. You can also try to place some of their toys or treats in the carriers.

   You should take your birds on some short rides to acclimate them if your birds are not used to car travel

   Do not forget to bring your bird's regular food and water because changes can cause digestion problems. In case of a lack of familiar food and water supply, it is also worth bringing at least a week's supply of their usual food and water. You will be able to change food or water type when you get settled slowly.

   Because of birds' sensitivity to temperature, you should stabilize the car's air conditioning at a proper degree before moving to that heating system. If it's sunny, you should arrange glare guards, or the same sort of items such as those used for babies, to help barrier the sun. Airbags can be dangerous for your bird, so don't let your birds ride upfront unless the airbags are turned off. Your birds shell travel in the backseat with their carriers fixed.

  You should plan and arrange your move with your bird in detail. Do not forget to make reservations at hotels or motels that pet-friendly and have extra tarps or painter's clothes to place under the cage or carrier to protect the room's carpet.

  You should avoid using water while in a moving vehicle. Stops are exceptional. Therefore, prepare fresh juicy fruit such as cucumbers or citrus. This will help your bird dry, comfortable, and hydrated. If possible, have a good quality cooler to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for your bird on long-distance trips.

5-If You Are Moving with your bird by the airline.

  There are federal regulations and security standards for moving your bird by airline, but rules can vary by airline companies' policies. Although cargo sections are temperature-controlled and pressurized and suitable for transporting pets, it can be stressful for birds to be "live animal" cargo. Most airlines allow a cabin per passenger with 1 or 2 small birds ( not loud birds)  fitted under seats.

  Every airline doesn't accept every kind of bird. Before your trip, check that the airline regulations are suitable for you. Detailed planning will lead to the least stressful moving for you and your bird.

  Since the possibility of inspection of the carrier, you can be asked to remove your bird from its carrier by the Transportation Security Administration. Dont forget to have an avian harness; otherwise, your bird may be stressed in the crowded airport.

  On some occasions, approved carriers and bags can be required. While planning your moving and making your reservations, check that the airline rules to transport your birds. Pats are not allowed to travel in the cabin on international flights.

  Exercise your birds to get used to its travel carrier before transportation. Also, assist your bird with familiar toys and treats for a less stressful trip.

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