Here we can see, “Considerations Before Shipping Your Pet Bird”
Do you want to adopt a pet bird, but the bird you want to buy is long away? You might be considering having the bird delivered to you. To summarise, shipping a live bird is not a brilliant idea for various reasons. Let’s look at the dangers of transporting a bird and the potential repercussions of having one delivered to you.
Features of a Bird
Birds of all kinds, particularly parrots, are highly clever and sensitive creatures. Consider the fact that several parrot species have been studied and discovered to have little human toddlers’ mental and emotional capacities. Might you put a young child in a dark box and ship them to a new area, knowing that it would take several hours or possibly days to arrive? Almost certainly not!
Shipping can be exceedingly hazardous or fatal to birds because they are easily stressed. A bird’s immune response can be significantly lowered by stress, leaving them far more susceptible to illness and disease than they would otherwise be. They may develop a variety of diseases while en route to you, but they could also refuse to feed, resulting in fast weight loss and the prospect of death, particularly in young birds. Furthermore, being stuck in a shipping container for an extended period is not very sanitary. Birds are inherently sanitary creatures, but if they are forced to come into touch with waste and filth, they can get a variety of illnesses. Imagine receiving a bird only to discover it has a staph infection or contagious, zoonotic disease when it arrives. Not only would you be responsible for caring for a sick bird, but you and your family and any other pets would be at risk of being ill due to being exposed to the bird’s illness.
Stressful Situation
Stress can have a variety of negative consequences for a bird. For example, consider how many pet birds develop the undesirable habit of plucking their feathers when agitated or traumatized. This self-destructive activity can leave a pet bird naked and miserable if they pluck all of its feathers out. As a result, a bird may be exposed to the elements, reducing its capacity to stay warm and dry and perhaps resulting in skin infections or other significant consequences. While many birds may be trained to stop plucking their feathers, the mental and emotional harm can be so severe that they never fully recover and continue to pluck their feathers for the rest of their lives.
Another reason to avoid shipping a bird is that, aside from illness and stress, the bird could be exposed to a variety of factors that could harm their health during the shipping process, such as toxins, hot and cold temperature extremes, or even physical damage in the event of an accident en route. In addition, while shipping businesses will carry live animals, their staff are unlikely to be educated to respond to the unique needs of a bird, making things much more difficult if something goes wrong.
In conclusion, if you are considering adopting a bird, the best thing you can do is either pick up the bird yourself to monitor and care for your new feathered friend while you go back home or choose a bird that is close to you. It’s usually simple to find a nearby bird breeder, and it’s much easier to move a bird from a few towns over rather than a few states or even further away. Choosing a local bird provides the extra benefit of having the bird’s breeder available to answer any questions you may have. It is unquestionably the ideal option for people new to maintaining pet birds. While you’re getting acclimated to life with your new feathered companion, you’ll need all the aid!
User Questions
Is it possible to travel in a car with a bird?
Birds may be transported in small cages while travelling by car. Commercially available bird carriers with perches and small feeding containers are also available for travel. Your bird should not be allowed to roam freely in the car while driving (for your safety or that of your bird).
Is it possible for parakeets to fly in planes?
Your bird must be a ‘domestic bird’ to fly. Put another way; your bird must be a pet rather than a wild bird. Parrots, cockatoos, parakeets, cockatiels, budgies, canaries, and finches are some of the common household birds. Chickens and other poultry are not permitted on most carriers’ flights.
Is it possible to take a parakeet to the veterinarian?
Budgies require routine veterinary health examinations. A physical examination, grooming (beak, nail, or feather trimming as needed), and laboratory tests can all be performed by your veterinarian.
Are birds able to be shot?
Although a few vaccines for pet birds are available (most notably the polyomavirus vaccine), most caged birds are not routinely inoculated. If you have any doubts about whether or not your bird needs to be vaccinated, speak with your veterinarian.
Does FedEx ship birds?
FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments and does not transport home pets like dogs, cats, birds, or hamsters as part of its regular service.
Conclusion
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