Tips for Keeping Birds Safe

[Aammaannddaa]

Hello

I recently sold my flat and bought a bungalow, swapping having secondary doors to communal areas with now having doors straight out into my garden.

Does anyone have tips for preventing birds getting lost. In the UK it's cold a lot of the time but I want to get into some good safety habits before summer. Ie; do people keep their bird in only certain rooms, fit screen doors, etc. I have made some crude "think bird!" signs for doors.

Thanks

 

[plumsmum2005]

You just have to be more careful on the whole. Get into a routine of letting your 'tiel out before you open doors and windows. The signs are a good reminder. Those hanging plastic strip things that fix on outside of external doors could help but the best thing is to remain aware yourself and that way there is less chance of an accident happening.

 

[SailBoat]

You just have to be more careful on the whole. Get into a routine of letting your 'tiel out before you open doors and windows. The signs are a good reminder. Those hanging plastic strip things that fix on outside of external doors could help but the best thing is to remain aware yourself and that way there is less chance of an accident happening.

I have also seen a hanging screen with heavy edging that quickly fall back into place once some one go outside. We use screen doors and remove the automatic closures so that you have to physically close the door every time. They are normally supplied with a spring and chain that limits the travel of the door, which is a good idea.

 

[Tropical]

I simply NEVER open any doors/windows if my birds are not fully secured and locked into the cage. I find it to be inexcusable when people have a bird that flew out the door or window because "they forgot to ensure bird was locked in cage" etc.

If people are forgetful then tape a small piece of paper onto the door that says "BIRDS!!!"... guarantee when someone sees that sign will never forget.

 

[Scott]

I simply NEVER open any doors/windows if my birds are not fully secured and locked into the cage. I find it to be inexcusable when people have a bird that flew out the door or window because "they forgot to ensure bird was locked in cage" etc.

If people are forgetful then tape a small piece of paper onto the door that says "BIRDS!!!"... guarantee when someone sees that sign will never forget.

Absolutely!! There are many ways to bird-safe a home, but we are human and bound to make mistakes. Adopting a keep-it-simple routine that requires a new habit-pattern, but little thought once adopted is best.

 

[Aammaannddaa]

Thanks for replies. Things are going well in terms of being very careful and my tiel loves flying and walking all around his new house after 5 years in a smaller place. Weirdly I found a mesh curtain left by the previous owners (with birds and cages embroidered on it) which fits my hall. I have installed in front of the front door on an extendable rail as a 'just in case' precaution, in case someone comes in.