| As a parrot owner you surely reached a point | | | | water, the food and the perch should be definitely |
| when you got to ask yourself if one can travel | | | | placed towards the front side of the cage for |
| with a parrot. This is a somehow unusual taking | | | | your bird to be safe in case you have to step on |
| into account that most people have cats and | | | | the break all of a sudden. |
| dogs as pets, that's a fact, and many of them | | | | 6. If you want to travel with your parrot, make |
| get to take their beloved animals along when they | | | | sure to take him/her on short outings, allow him |
| go on a holiday. However, what is there to do | | | | her to get used to new sceneries and, of course, |
| when your pet is a parrot? | | | | to the new travel cage. |
| Are parrots suitable holiday companions or not? | | | | 7. Do not go on a trip with your parrot without |
| The answer is yes. Parrots love to travel, they | | | | trimming his/her nails and wings. You never know |
| really enjoy new sceneries as it is well-known | | | | what external "stimulus" might come up and |
| they are extremely curious beings. Still, if you | | | | startle your parrot, causing him/her to fly away. |
| intend to travel with a parrot, there are a few | | | | 8. Before getting to travel with your parrot, try |
| important things to be taken into consideration | | | | to find out details about the weather. Parrots are |
| before even making any holiday plans: | | | | quite sensitive when it comes to |
| 1. The first thing you have to do if you want to | | | | extremetemperatures, therefore you must try to |
| travel with your parrot is to make sure the hotel | | | | maintain a reasonable temperature all the time, be |
| you are going to stay at accepts pets. This is | | | | it winter or summer and do not forget to jot |
| very important if you want to avoid unpleasant | | | | down a few phone numbers of vets in the area |
| situations during your vacation. | | | | you are going to travel to. |
| 2. As a pet owner, you are obviously very | | | | 9. Your parrot will have to eat and drink during |
| thoughtful when it comes to your beloved "baby". | | | | your holidays as well. So, make sure you bring |
| I am sure you take your parrot to the vet on a | | | | along the necessary seeds, as well as fresh |
| regular basis in order to keep him/her healthy. | | | | veggies and fruit, but also water. And, of course, |
| Nevertheless, before deciding to travel with your | | | | all the other things you will need to keep the |
| parrot it is advisable to let your vet take a look | | | | parrot's cage clean and in order. |
| at him/her, just to make sure the bird is fit for | | | | 10. While traveling, make sure your parrot hears |
| the voyage. | | | | your voice. It will make him/her feel safe and |
| 3. In order to have a great time when you travel | | | | relaxed. Avoid screaming or talking too loud. |
| with your parrot, look for a suitable travel cage, | | | | 11. Do not forget to take regular breaks when |
| large enough for your bird to move freely, to be | | | | you travel with your parrot. |
| able to perch appropriately and flap his/her wings. | | | | 12. A parrot will always like to do things as he/she |
| It is also very important for the parrot to have | | | | is used to. So, sticking to your regular habits is of |
| permanent access to food and water. Of course, | | | | essence. Feed your bird and pet it as usual, he |
| never forget to provide your bird with toys for | | | | she will definitely be happy to spend time with |
| the voyage if you want to be able to drive in | | | | you. |
| peace. You know how "nasty" parrots can get if | | | | 13. Always take your bird's papers with you when |
| they are bored. | | | | you travel with your parrot. You never know |
| 4. Make sure that you accustom him/her with the | | | | what may come up. Also, make sure to find out |
| travel cage before you take your parrot on a trip. | | | | everything there is to know about the laws of |
| He/she will not be very happy in an unknown | | | | the country/state you are going to. |
| cage. Let your bird inspect the travel "house" | | | | 14. Remember, your own mood will affect you |
| before hand, while at home and in your presence. | | | | parrot, so try to be relaxed, joyful. Your bird will |
| Thus, you will be able to travel with your parrot | | | | "feel" you and react accordingly. |
| without any problems. | | | | In conclusion, if you ever decide to travel with |
| 5. The travel cage should be placed on the back | | | | your parrot, do it by all means, but make sure to |
| seat of the car and fastened carefully in order to | | | | prepare yourself and the bird properly. And do |
| avoid injuries in case of an unwanted incident. The | | | | not forget to have fun! |