Taking my parrot on a small trip

[Crayfish066]

I've had my IRN for a week now and am considering taking him to show
my family soon.

Is it too soon to change his environment, even if only temporary? Or am I okay taking him out for a couple of hours?

Would he be okay in a travel cage for a few hours or is that a bad idea?

 

[SailBoat]

Way too many unknowns regarding your Parrot; things like age helps, real length of travel (hours /miles), and level of socialization and experience with traveling. Some young Parrot can get car sick. Also, whether your transportation has air conditioning or not (assuming you are in North America). This is peak Summer heat time and whether the Parrot would be exposed to the Sun during the trip. Lots of ways around those issues, but it all requires information.

 

[clark_conure]

It depends on the bird, how open he is to going into a new room is he all perked up or huddled against your neck...


Some things I'd consider is:
1) length of the trip, I take my bird around a lot on errands then one long trip he started puking in a rental car I was in, so I set about a 30 minute limit on car trips now.

2) if he likes new places and new people there is no harm at all, if he/she is shy, still no harm at all just inform everyone not to approach the bird but its ok if they have a treat or a toy and kind of dangle it around all the time...

3) YOU be calm, if you're worried about your bird, it will pick up on that and be worried... be knowledgeable but self confident.

4) other than that be sure to share some of the BBQ with your bird, make sure he has a safe sleeping area if things go long, talk to your bird a lot, oh and also like hug your mom and dad with your bird there...he/she will figure out oh.....this is family....

 

[itchyfeet]

I think in a few months, he could really love it I follow your threads closesly because you've got the best species in the world hanging out at your place!
While you're still setting up his environment, and getting to know one another, it could really throw any progress you've made.
Clarke is on a similar journey to your wee one I think - he's been here since April and hasn't yet been out with us. I think he'd get quite the fright, especially if it was without his friend.
Henry on the other hand came fully hand reared, superbly handled and harness trained. Going out with him (especially to pick up fish and chips) is an adventure he loves.

 

[LordTriggs]

I think it's a little early for a trip. You need to get them friendly and confident with you, then let them meet someone at your home before parading him to a load of people amazed by him, it could go well but it could be a frightening experience

 

[Crayfish066]

Thanks for the advice, I guess I'll delay taking him out for a few months. At least
I don't have to spend even more money to buy him a travel cage any time soon lol.

He's an expensive little bugger.

I think in a few months, he could really love it I follow your threads closesly because you've got the best species in the world hanging out at your place!
While you're still setting up his environment, and getting to know one another, it could really through any progress you've made.
Clarke is on a similar journey to your wee one I think - he's been here since April and hasn't yet been out with us. I think he'd get quite the fright, especially if it was without his friend.
Henry on the other hand came fully hand reared, superbly handled and harness trained. Going out with him (especially to pick up fish and chips) is an adventure he loves.

I'm really looking forward to the prospect of taking him outdoors too, not just to other peoples houses. I heard IRNs are more resilient to the cold than most other parrot species, how exactly
do you decide whether the days climate is acceptable for taking your IRN out?

 

[LordTriggs]

one of the places ringnecks live naturally is the foothills of the Himalayas which of course can get pretty cold.

They've thrived over here in the UK. there's some I often see from my window so they can deal with the colder weather. As long as you go at their pace they can be amazing companions

 

[Crayfish066]

one of the places ringnecks live naturally is the foothills of the Himalayas which of course can get pretty cold.

They've thrived over here in the UK. there's some I often see from my window so they can deal with the colder weather. As long as you go at their pace they can be amazing companions

Seems like I unintentionally got the species most compatible with me lol, talk about lucky.

How long do they tend to stay perched on your shoulder? I'm not really at that stage yet but I'm wondering if he'd be likely to keep still if I tried to watch a movie or something with him sitting there.

 

[LordTriggs]

all depends really. Some get bored easily and want to play, others just like to sit and hang out, others will pester for attention. My conure just sort of did his own thing when I was watching a movie, he did about halfway through come over and chilled on my lap whilst I scratched him until it was over

 

[Crayfish066]

I think in a few months, he could really love it I follow your threads closesly because you've got the best species in the world hanging out at your place!
While you're still setting up his environment, and getting to know one another, it could really through any progress you've made.
Clarke is on a similar journey to your wee one I think - he's been here since April and hasn't yet been out with us. I think he'd get quite the fright, especially if it was without his friend.
Henry on the other hand came fully hand reared, superbly handled and harness trained. Going out with him (especially to pick up fish and chips) is an adventure he loves.

Lol I'm surprised they don't mind him going in the chip shop, or do you have someone else hold him while you go in?

 

[clark_conure]

I don't really monitor my bird so much, he's either on my shoulder or going down to get food or playing on the back of my chair etc. I just know he's always near me, to be different would be to tilt the world on its axis.

My advice let your bird do whatever, go wherever...within eyesight. If he's in distress he will let you know...I know everyone talks on here that they are super protective and all that, but the secret is we all want our birds to enjoy life, so keep an eye on him he gets off you, look for dangers like electrical cords, open deep water, or what-not and just let him explore and have fun.

Sometimes when the bird finds trouble, or more likely creates trouble, it's the memories of a lifetime.

 

[Crayfish066]

I don't really monitor my bird so much, he's either on my shoulder or going down to get food or playing on the back of my chair etc. I just know he's always near me, to be different would be to tilt the world on its axis.

My advice let your bird do whatever, go wherever...within eyesight. If he's in distress he will let you know...I know everyone talks on here that they are super protective and all that, but the secret is we all want our birds to enjoy life, so keep an eye on him he gets off you, look for dangers like electrical cords, open deep water, or what-not and just let him explore and have fun.

Sometimes when the bird finds trouble, or more likely creates trouble, it's the memories of a lifetime.

Yeah I'm kind of anxious about him with electrical wires, my room (and his) is covered
in them, would he be able to bite straight through or would I have time to stop him if
I saw him nibbling away?

 

[LordTriggs]

I don't really monitor my bird so much, he's either on my shoulder or going down to get food or playing on the back of my chair etc. I just know he's always near me, to be different would be to tilt the world on its axis.

My advice let your bird do whatever, go wherever...within eyesight. If he's in distress he will let you know...I know everyone talks on here that they are super protective and all that, but the secret is we all want our birds to enjoy life, so keep an eye on him he gets off you, look for dangers like electrical cords, open deep water, or what-not and just let him explore and have fun.

Sometimes when the bird finds trouble, or more likely creates trouble, it's the memories of a lifetime.

Yeah I'm kind of anxious about him with electrical wires, my room (and his) is covered
in them, would he be able to bite straight through or would I have time to stop him if
I saw him nibbling away?

If possible cover the wires. I got a box to put all of my wires in so only a small amount can be seen.

Don't let him chew the wires. Not only is it a risk to his life but it could start a fire. Luckily wires are normally behind things/on the floor where they don't spend much time. You can also use tubing to cover the wires, can find it cheap on Amazon

 

[Crayfish066]

I don't really monitor my bird so much, he's either on my shoulder or going down to get food or playing on the back of my chair etc. I just know he's always near me, to be different would be to tilt the world on its axis.

My advice let your bird do whatever, go wherever...within eyesight. If he's in distress he will let you know...I know everyone talks on here that they are super protective and all that, but the secret is we all want our birds to enjoy life, so keep an eye on him he gets off you, look for dangers like electrical cords, open deep water, or what-not and just let him explore and have fun.

Sometimes when the bird finds trouble, or more likely creates trouble, it's the memories of a lifetime.

Yeah I'm kind of anxious about him with electrical wires, my room (and his) is covered
in them, would he be able to bite straight through or would I have time to stop him if
I saw him nibbling away?

If possible cover the wires. I got a box to put all of my wires in so only a small amount can be seen.

Don't let him chew the wires. Not only is it a risk to his life but it could start a fire. Luckily wires are normally behind things/on the floor where they don't spend much time. You can also use tubing to cover the wires, can find it cheap on Amazon

I think tubing will be a necessity lol, the amount of wires in my room is kind of insane, thanks for the advice.

 

[LordTriggs]

I know the feeling haha all of my wires are 100% hidden. With the amount of expensive custom tech here I would be tempted to commit birdicide if they were to break stuff