Weekend travel

birdstheword · Sep 7, 2014

As some of you know I'm looking more seriously into getting a bird since I've become stable (out of college, full time job).

Frequently I will go away for the weekend and stay at my boyfriend's family cabin in the mountains. In the summer it's maybe two weekends a month. Do any of you do these kind of things frequently? Does your bird travel with you and you just have a smaller cage for the weekend? I'm just thinking it wouldn't be optimal to have to find a bird sitter or boarder that frequently in the summer for a couple weekends. Or maybe you have a deal with some other bird owner in the area and you take care of each other's birds for your respective travels?

Thanks!! :blue1:

MrsKay · Sep 7, 2014

I commend you for waiting until you are out of college and can afford the responsibility of your pet.
Optimally,I think getting a travel cage is a great idea. It is not always feasible to take my bird with me, but if possible... yes I do.
I suggest getting the largest cage you can easily fit in the back seat of your car. Lucky birdie gets to go to the cabin in the mountains with you! hehe

RavensGryf · Sep 7, 2014

I don't go away anymore for the time being due to certain circumstances, but several years ago I would leave the birds at home if we left on a Friday morning - home Sunday night. Someone would come in maybe on Saturday. It was always fine. The birds never acted like it was a big deal.

Many people do take their birds along on trips. Sounds like a nice idea if your boyfriend's family doesn't mind. Some people hire pet sitters, family members, take them to a boarding facility... It's whatever YOU personally feel comfortable with, and also how independent vs clingy your particular bird is as to how they'll do best.

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