Lost my bird kiwi

[Kiwithesunconure]

Hello, I recently lost my pet kiwi in Antioch CA. I need help in finding him and I don’t know what to do.

 

[LaManuka]

Hello, I recently lost my pet kiwi in Antioch CA. I need help in finding him and I don’t know what to do.

Oh @Kiwithesunconure, I'm so very sorry you've lost your baby! I've had a couple escape on me over the years - fortunately for me (and with a big helping of dumb luck, I think!) I've always been able to get them back, but I know how gutwrenching it is when they get away!

I've linked up some resources below that may help. I strongly recommend that you check for "found birds" the Parrot Alert website as someone may already have found him. You can also list Kiwi as a lost bird there too if you haven't already. We've had a few members who have found their birds via their service. There's also a document with some handy tips and tricks for searching listed below for you too...

Lost and Found Parrot / Bird Reporting and Alerting Register

Report a lost parrot / bird or found parrot / bird with the Parrot Alert reporting / alerting register.

www.parrotalert.com

911ParrotAlert Search and Retrieve Protocolv.1 (1).pdf

drive.google.com

And from our own "Lost And Found" forum...

Bring Them Home! Tips On Locating A Lost Bird

It is heart wrenching to lose any pet, but pets do get lost and when it happens, it happens fast. An immediate response doesn't guarantee a safe return, but it can increase the chances. When your bird takes off, according to the circumstances and the location, the bird may not fly too far...

www.parrotforums.com

You should also advise ALL local vet clinics, not just avian ones, as lost birds who get picked up are often handed in there, and get onto your local animal control or SPCA as well. There are also local Facebook groups for lost birds, and don't forget to do an old fashioned letter-box drop with paper flyers. Many (many!) years ago I got an IRN back on the very same day he escaped with this method.

I wish you the very best of luck getting your baby back! 🙏🙏🙏

 

[wrench13]

In addition, a massive flyer posting can have good results. Post flyers in laundromats, drug and food stores and other stores people frequently go to. If you will not get in trouble, on utility poles, street light poles. Try to do all these within a 3 mile radius of your house. Me, I would also give one to every household in that 3 mile radius area. The flyers should have a good picture of your parrot, but dont mention the type or species. A reward can help motivate folks to help.