Moving with a bird? How to keep them relaxed and safe on the road?

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Hi there, I am coming up soon on a long distance move, and am bringing my bird Scout with me. I have already purchased a travel carrier and am planning on keeping her with me for most of the trip. I have read a few tips online on how to keep her safe and cozy, but I was hoping that I could get a few more tips on how to make sure she stays relaxed and happy. She does tend to enjoy looking around and seeing the outside, but I was hoping to get expert advice on how to do this successfully. Thanks! Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

The main question is, will she stay relaxed in the car when she looks out the window and the landscape rushes past her? You can try this out, but if she gets upset, I suggest you cover the cage and basically entice her to sleep. It is also important to do this at dusk while driving at night as the lights will be upsetting. IIf your bird gets upset, cover the cage. That should work.

Moving with a bird? How to keep them relaxed and safe on the road?

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