need honest advice

[justinlm24]

Ok, so I am considering buying a hand fed timneh from a breeder. I have checked references and did some research and the breeder seems very reputable. I'm not fond of having to have the baby shipped to me, but there are no local breeders in my area that i can find. Has anyone had good or bad experiences with having a bird shipped to them? Also, I was hoping some timneh owners here can share with me their honest experiences with their timneh grey. Are they as complicated and high strung as I hear from books and online resources. I have spent two months researching them and gathering as much info as I can, but some firsthand knowledge would be helpful. The baby will not be weaned until October so I have a few more months to do even more learning. So I would appreciate any info or experiences from timneh owners. Thanks!!!

 

[dishgal1]

Parrotmamma should be able to help with that. She has had one shipped and has a great timneh. Maybe she will answer soon.

 

[Rio Mom]

My CAG was shipped to me from a rescue. She did great on her long trip! She was flown from CA to PA.

 

[Cowtown]

I had Abby shipped to me from Houston to Fort Worth, only a hours flight, but with the loading and unloading it was 2 hours.
She did fine.
Have the breeder send you a picture of the crate they use for shipping and what food's and do they put water in.

 

[wenz2712]

I know there are quite a few Members on the Forum that have had their Babies shipped and all has gone well!

 

[Quizzy]

I had quizzy shipped to me from Brisbane to Sydney to Moree , about 4 hours and she was fine , no problems at all.

 

[MissyMe83]

I had Tate shipped to me from Texas to Indiana and like others have stated he was perfectly fine. Also, my amazon will be shipped from NY next Monday and I'm not worried about the flight. We are using delta and I'm confident with that airline from my previous experience.

 

[Parrotmamma]

Cosmo was shipped from Maryland to Texas and he did great , a lot better than me...lol
He had a connecting flight with a 2 hour layover and the plane ended up being delayed as well so he was probably in his crate for 9 or 10 hours that day by the time they got him unloaded off the airplane and then it was almost an hour drive home . when we got home I opened the crate and he came out instantly and the first thing he said was peek a boo ...lol
I had a tracking number so I could see when he had boarded ,took off, landed , lay over and everything. so that made me feel better being able to track him all day : )

 

[justinlm24]

Thanks everyone! You have definitely put my mind at ease about having one shipped to me. I kept picturing opening the crate and being attacked by a crazy bird. lol...yea my imagination may be a little too active.

 

[Echo]

5 of my parrots were shipped to me without any problems. Continental has temperature controlled cargo so they can fly all year and you don't have to worry about your bird being too hot/cold. Delta will not ship if the temperature is over 85 degrees F anywhere along the itinerary and will cancel a flight up to 2 hours before departure (happened to me and it is rather stressful). I try to fly Continental.

 

[Spiritbird]

I will give you one suggestion since you are getting a baby grey. Ask the breeder to wein the baby to pellets. My personal choice for greys is Harrisons High Potency. That way you will not have to go through getting your bird to eat pellets.

 

[justinlm24]

She will be weening her onto pellets but she uses roudybush. I have heard many people say harrisons is the best so i may try to switch her to harrisons eventually.

 

[Echo]

My Grey didn't have any problem switching to Harrison's High Potency Coarse.

 

[Alisana]

When you pick your grey up, explain what is happening each step of the way. "I am going to pick up your crate now.." "we are going into the car now" "we are home now"
"Are you ready to come out? I am going to lift the lid and you will see everything around you OK?"

That way there isn't any sudden movement, and s/he isn't caught off guard. Ensure to keep your voice soothing, so s/he won't freak out.

If you can get your grey checked in on a morning flight, that would be best. It will give the grey more time during the day to get used to the surroundings rather than waking up the next morning in a strange place.

Tips to prepare:
- Ensure everything at home is ready; cage, toys, food, water, etc
- Keep other pets away from the cage/bird room to ensure a comfortable transition
- Check the flight details before hand; be prepared for any delays and ensure that you are there before the flight lands
- If paper work is required for pick up, don't forget it!!
- Once you get home, either call the breeder, or sometimes the breeder will call you to see how everything is going
- Make sure there is clean water when you get home!! Sometimes, they may not drink in the flight, or water may not be provided (if bird is used to dish, they may not allow a dish in the crate; or if they have a bottle they may not drink from the bottle because they are unsure of what is going on)
- If not vet checked before hand, book in an appointment a few days, or a week after getting settled. Can check to make sure everything is OK
- Practice quarantine if you keep other birds (30 days is a good idea)

Keep it slow and don't expecting bonding straight away. It takes babies a little while to adjust to their new home, surroundings and people.

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing some pictures.

 

[antoinette]

Thanks everyone! You have definitely put my mind at ease about having one shipped to me. I kept picturing opening the crate and being attacked by a crazy bird. lol...yea my imagination may be a little too active.

You mind is not over active...
Any caring guardian, would be most concerned
Sure the members above have put your mind to rest

Soooooooo
Enjoy what spare time you have, researching and learning
BECAUSE
Your life is about to change forever, FOR THE BEST