Taking my bird to work

Darklawliet

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Okay so I've been thinking of adopting a large parrot after I aquire my own property (were talking years down the line) I've dedicated the past year to studying birds of all species and have to say I've become an enthusiast.
One question I have seen a few times is "can I take my bird to work"
But not in the way I am considering.

Il just throw my idea out there and more than anything I want to hear why I SHOULDNT do this. And solutions to those reasons if any.
I work in construction so I spend my work days outside from 7-4. If I where to install a large parrot safe cage on the back of my ute set up to be exactly like any cage you would see inside a home, would I beable to bring him with me. During travel I would keep him in the cab with me and I will install the cage in a way that the window in the back of the cab opens into the cage, as well as having a secure cage door installed. The cage will also be fitted with a weather proof section for the bird to retreat to at its own will and I wouldn't bring him on days with bad weather anyway.
During smoko and lunch I'd would bring him out for treats (after he has been harness trained of course) so he can have as much socialisation as possible. The cab of the ute will act as a secure space between the cage and outside to harness up.
My worries are, primarily loud noises of the site possibly spooking him, wild birds being curious and investigating the cage.
I feel like the pros are great, he gets to travel, he isn't left at home while I'm gone, he gets more social interaction, he gets to be outside his cage for an hour a day during these work hours.
The cons of course as I stated are loud noises from on the site, wildlife, other workers that may not know how to behave around a large parrot, dramatic changes in weather that where unforeseen.

Please share your thoughts and opinions with me on this idea.
P. S I use the term "him" subconsciously, i could very well adopt a she.
 
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Darklawliet

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Additional, how will the bird cope with the routine not being consistent. Say he comes out for a few weeks then there are days where weather will not be good enough. Will the bird become stressed or anxious of left at home after becoming used to travelling with me for work. Naturally he will be settled into the home for a year or more, until he is absolutely comfortable and bonds have formed.
 

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Hello, and welcome to the Parrot Forums family!

While I love the idea, in the abstract, of the cage setup in the back of your UTE with the rear window adjoined to the door of the cage, there is a definite problem. Namely, the ubiquitous dust and detritus common to construction sites everywhere.

Birds have VERY sensitive respiratory systems. Regular dust or powder can become a major issue if present in significant concentration... which it would be on any given construction site. Add to that any foreign agents that might find themselves in your bird's cage, and you have a potential poisoning to contend with as well.

No, nice as your idea sounds, I do think there is too much potential for health complications to risk it.
 
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Oh! Youre 100% correct and I hadn't even thought about that once while brainstorming the idea. And I cannot think of any immediate solution aside from keeping him in the cab.. Which aside from lack of space and capacity to be equipped with neccesities, would just get destroyed.
Thank you for making this apparent to me as I doubt I would have discovered it on my own.
Bird biology is something I have yet to study, like all new bird lovers I have spent all my time studying behavioural habits ect.
The only solution I can think of actually is to eliminate the cage element and use a closed Tray with windows. This however will reduce the height of the space as well as be all round more difficult to outfit with all the necessary supplies. Also reducing the birds access to fresh air. Installing a ventilation system to allow fresh air in May not be a possibility either. Even so the idea of a closed tray setup just doesn't seem healthy for the bird even if it's the best it can be.
... Bugger!
 

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You're welcome! Glad I could help.

And the closed tray idea would also be problematic, aside from the reasons you already mentioned, during the summer as the temps could soar over 100F.
 
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Your help and responsive has been appreciated.
I may not can the idea indefinitely thou. I still love the idea as a personal project. And I'm sure there will still or possibilities to make use of it. Days where I know their will be no such hazards. (which aren't frequent in all honesty) and personal trips.
Sorry if I seem like I'm disregarding your advice I certainly am not! I just really like the concept and even if I can never use it just thinking about it and how I would make it excites me haha!
 

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I think a large cage like that could be really nice to have for personal excursions, just not work ones. For example, if you were to go camping, it would be a great cage for your fid to be able to spend the day, assuming the weather is nice. Granted, I would suggest an alternative arrangement for where he would sleep, such as in a camper, just because outside temps at night tend to get awfully chilly and many predators lurk at night.

Or even going to an outdoor party or cookout at a friend or family member's house, as long as you could park where he could be included in the gathering but away groom any cooking smoke or fumes.

I definitely think your idea could have potential, just not for work considering the type of work you do

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Thanks outlawedspirit for the response!
I couldn't agree more with you on that, Anasi has given me a good enough reason to eliminate the work site idea.
The idea of camping and outdoor gatherings is great thou and something I had considered. To have you suggest that just makes me feel even better about it. When/if I follow through with the idea I will make it so it's easily removable while still able to be secured firmly to the tray.
I want to give my parrot the free-est life possible as a companion.
A lot of my life decisions are being made with a parrot in mind. But Im happy to be very patient about the time and place I start my journey with one.
Admins feel free to close this thread I have no further desire to take me parrot to work near a construction site I won't risk it's health for that extra social interaction.
Or keep the thread open if you feel there are other exciting ideas and possibilities to add to this concept n.n
 

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also the heat, as anansi said. you live in Australia...that's somewhere near the Sahara desert I remember. Tom Seleck made a movie about it with his rifle....

No I'm kidding but yeah constant hot sun is also bad without shade and plenty of water and all that. If it's an office day pouring over blueprints fine, but out all day in the environment a bird can't control his environment like we can.
 

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