Taking birds with me to summer camp?

[samanthabe1]

I might be getting a job at a local summer camp and before a interveiw(If I get one) I just wanted to know if it would be safe to bring my two sun conures up to the mountain. It would be in the summer so I shouldn't have to worry about being to cold at night and I would hate to leave them at home for a whole month.

Any sudgestions? I also plan on getting a larger cage if I do and adding a lock to any of the doors since they'll be young children around.

 

[Printer bird]

I think it would be nice of your parrots to come with you to camp! I know my vet has said I can absolutely travel with my green cheek if I'd like. They enjoy staying with their owner. Travel can be a bit stressful, though, so make sure they are getting lots of nutritious food and protein when they first arrive. Make sure you can get them their good diet when you are up there (pellets are no problem, but fresh veg etc might be unless you get permission from the camp first). Then, its all the usual - make sure they have light, aren't around fumes of any sort (like mosquito spray and campfires!) etc. Watch to make sure they aren't being bothered by insects, make sure they still get attention and you should be good. Probably the kids will love having parrots to look at and learn about. But the lock is a great idea just in case some trickster ones want into the cage when you're not around.

 

[samanthabe1]

Yeah the youngsters worry my the most. If I get the job interview I'll ask about bringing them up there and where I'd be allowed to take them. The fresh fruit and veggies are not a problem. I'm told by my mom that they have animals like snakes up there but of course my brother does not remember what kind. There are bears up in the mountain so I'm a little worried about them coming around in the night. So depending on the heating systems I'm going to bring a sleep cage. If there's a course in animals or involving animals I can offer to show the kids skittles and buddy(If they're not frightened of course)
Thanks

 

[apatrimo94]

As for the bugs, please, cover them with a mosquito net everytime they're in their cages. I brought my birds camping with me, and I covered their caged with the nets. Mosquitoes and other bugs can transmit dangerous diseases or parasites we don't get. I've heard of stories with birds dying because of mosquito, or sawfly infestations.

 

[samanthabe1]

As for the bugs, please, cover them with a mosquito net everytime they're in their cages. I brought my birds camping with me, and I covered their caged with the nets. Mosquitoes and other bugs can transmit dangerous diseases or parasites we don't get. I've heard of stories with birds dying because of mosquito, or sawfly infestations.

That's really interesting. I'll make sure I bring a couple.

 

[alanis]

Children learn how to build a world of peace through interactions with other campers and problem solving in a positive, interactive manner. If you love animals then you can also bring your pet animals there and enjoy a lot.

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[osnyder]

I don't see why not as long as they're safe the whole time. I know birds can be sensitive to their surroundings so there is a chance they might be a little nervous for a while.