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First check out the new property for any potential problems, before you move in............
Caged Birds of all types become stressed easily on long distance moves!
Moving Birds
- Keep the cage locked ideally with a small padlock during transit, to prevent escape.
- Keep the cage covered to prevent stress to the bird.
- Make sure the cage is a suitable size for the bird.
- If you are travelling long distance provide a small amount of food and water to prevent spills, and replace as required
- Caged birds will not be allowed to travel on a removal lorry.
In the New Home
- Once within the new home, put your birds in a quite draft free area away from the main walkways to avoid the cage being knocked as the furniture is brought into the house, add extra water and food as required
- Do not allow your bird to fly freely within a new house until you have moved in entirely, and you have safety checked it, clear glass windows with no curtains/blinds are a risk! read below...
- Pet birds do not understand glass, and will try to fly right through it.
- Clip his wings: One precaution you can take is to keep your bird's wings clipped. This will not necessarily prevent him from flying, but it will slow down his speed. Using a flight suit with a lanyard could also be helpful.
- Use drapes, blinds, or shades to cover your windows when your bird is loose.
- Curtains and drapery can pose hazards if toenails become caught in the fabric or the bird becomes entangled in the cord. Keep your bird's nails clipped to the appropriate length.
- Fans and temperature extremes
- Extreme heat and cold can be dangerous for your bird. Both ceiling and regular fans can pose a danger to your bird.
- Avoid placing your bird's cage or play station in any drafty area; keep him well away from fans, open windows, and heat registers. Also, do not place him in a cold room, or area that may be in full sun with no shade.
- Turn all fans, including ceiling fans, off when your bird is out of his cage, even if his wings are clipped.
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