Emergency Plans and Supplies

apatrimo94 · Sep 18, 2010

I saw this in on TV and it got me thinking. Does anyone have an emergency plan for your birds in case of disasters and/or crisises. There are so many things that could happen: earthquake, fire, you die, you're in the hospital, flood, tornado, etc. I know it's kind of a gruesome and morbid discussion, but it's good to be prepared, am I right? Do any of you have emergency plans and supplies?

In my garage, I have a box with the following supplies:
-a gallon of water
-two water dishes
-two food dishes
-two big bags of seeds and pellets
-parrot first aid kit
-hand syringe
-copies of bird care books
-copies of my parrots info

Am I missing anything? Is there anything I should add or remove?

I hope this thread can inspire others to do the same, but also, please share what you have if you do have any emergency plans and/or supplies

Spiritbird · Sep 18, 2010

This is funny AP because I was just thinking about what would happen to Rosie if I had a sudden emergency and could not take care of her for a while. No one in my family knows or is even remotely intrested in birds. I am in the process of labeling all of her food and making up emergency instructions but for who I do not know. It is a problem I am working on.

madparrotwoman · Sep 18, 2010

I guess we are lucky here in England as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados etc are extremely rare and if we do get them - mild, fire of course is another matter. In an emergency where speedy evacuation of a building is required it is a good idea to keep a pillowcase (preferably with drawstring one end if you pre make them) per bird handy if there are no travel cages to hand, there will be no time to make good a folded travel cage even if one is handy.

Ecclipse · Sep 19, 2010

I have a first aid kit for the minor ailments which includes the following:

Rescue drops
Earbuds
Cottonwool
Quaze
Friar's Balsam
Hand towel
Bandages
Cardboard squares of different sizes
Salt
Dropper
Syringes

If anything would happen to me Rosie would go to Antoinette and my friends have been informed on what to do if something would happen to me - They know where to get Ant's details. The owner at the petshop knows me well and if I got sick or had to go to hospital they would be able to supply those who were caring for Rosie with what she needed.

In Africa we dont get hurricanes and stuff like that but we do get snakes and luckily a blanket or throw over can quickly be used to throw over the snake - lol. I think that Rosie would be fine with a snake - she would be the one hopping over to the rescue bottle and giving me a dose - hahahaha...so scared of snakes!

The best emergency plan for any bird in a fire is to douse a blanket and throw it over the cage...not sure if there would be time for that.

Good thread - makes you think. I personally feel that the most important thing to do in any situation is to keep the parrot as calm as possible and that is why I keep rescue drops. One drop in the mouth and they calm down immedietaly.

antoinette · Sep 19, 2010

Spiritbird said:
This is funny AP because I was just thinking about what would happen to Rosie if I had a sudden emergency and could not take care of her for a while. No one in my family knows or is even remotely intrested in birds. I am in the process of labeling all of her food and making up emergency instrutions but for who I do not know. It is a problem I am working on.

I will take care of Rosie Alexander if ANYTHING BUT ANYTHING, had to happen to you Di.

You can always count on me my friend

I will make a plan somehow someway

nofearengineer · Sep 19, 2010

Boy, this thread has really got my head gears turning.

You guys I'm super bird-safety conscious right now, and some of these things are totally new to me. I didn't know about the safety drops, so it's more learning for me.

I am an avid fisherman, so I will probably take an unused tackle box (huge, of course), and stock it up with a bunch of stuff like this, as well as all kinds of emergency information, medical history, etc.

Thanks!!!

Ecclipse · Sep 19, 2010

You can never be too prepared. When I do first aid courses for school children I keep telling them that it has to be second nature because when something happens our stress levels rocket and we have to be able to act in a way that can help lives - same goes for animals. If you have everything you need and know how to use it you will find the situation will become more manageable and you will be calmer and in the frame of mind to help your beloved pet.

Vivica · Sep 19, 2010

The smoke would get to them before the fire did. Birds have poor respiratory systems. It's really a shame, but if you have a fire near a bird they'd almost definitely die from the smoke.
I've heard stories of gallant birds that awoke their owners in the middle of the night cause of fires, and unfortunately enough, most parrots don't make it through the disaster. But they'll save your life. Such wonderful and beautiful birds to keep you safe. Here's for all the ones that have died in that situation.

Ecclipse · Sep 23, 2010

I posted a thread about Rosie's visit to the vet and as Im going to buying my food and goodies there I am able to have everything on record including the relevant numbers for friends. If I was in hospital all rosie's details are a phone call away and the vet could just refer to her record to ensure that my friends got her the right food etc. I so chuffed because it is such an easy way of doing it instead of getting stuff from all over

wildheart · Sep 23, 2010

Ecclipse said:
Good thread - makes you think. I personally feel that the most important thing to do in any situation is to keep the parrot as calm as possible and that is why I keep rescue drops. One drop in the mouth and they calm down immedietaly.

Now that is an UNDERSTATEMENT!

Those rescue drops actually made Sterretjie sit still for at least 5 minutes and that my friend is a miracle!

bogo1 · Sep 23, 2010

Good thread! This really has me thinking. If something happens to me, my family would care for our birds...especially my son, Peter, who is a wise seventeen year-old. But....in Missouri we do get twisters and we are slated for a big earthquake (New Madrid Fault) and ice storms, floods, and electrical failures in both hot and cold weather can occur. I do have a disaster plan for the family and have counted animals into the issue on food and water, but never gave a thought to special needs of the birds. Will look at this more closely and thanks for starting a great thread.

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