Prepare A Bird Carrier and Evacuation Kit For Emergencies
Have a bird carrier and bird emergency kit ready in case you need to evacuate your parrot. Fires, floods and storms may require a quick escape.

Emergency Preparedness For Parrots

Emergency Preparedness For Parrots Every year we hear sad stories from pet bird owner's who have experienced an bird emergency requiring evacuation from one's home. Whether it be hurricanes, tornado's, earthquakes, floods, or even a terrorist attack, every bird owner should have a bird travel cage for each bird and develop a plan to take care of their parrots when water and electricity are not available.

Planning ahead, preparing an emergency kit and practice are the keys to a fast, safe and efficient evacuation during emergencies. We suggest that you purchase a medium sized Rubbermaid or similar brand plastic tub which has a sealing lid to place your parrot emergency items in. Label the tub and place it in a location with your bird carriers. Also, have your parrots bird carrier assembled and labeled with your birds name, your telephone number and your veterinarian's telephone number in plain view. Be sure that you have written "REWARD IF RETURNED TO OWNER" on the carrier, as well.

Develop a plan of how you would get your parrots to safety and practice a simulated evacuation. Call your veterinarian ahead of time and request permission to have your parrots boarded with him/her if your parrot is lost and found by emergency personnel. We've compiled a list of minimum requirements for pet bird evacuation. Packing enough supplies for 5-7 days should be sufficient in most cases.

Each parrot should have it's own bird carrier assembled and ready should an evacuation be necessary. Prepare labels with permanent ink to place on each bird carrier with the following information on each:

Parrots Name

Owner's Name, Address and Telephone Number

Emergency Contact Name and Telephone

Veterinarian's Name, Address and Telephone Number

REWARD WHEN RETURNED TO OWNER

If you only have a few pets, place the label on the bird travel cage ahead of time. If you have several pet's it will be easier to have the label's prepared ahead of time and placed in a location near your bird travel cage. Apply the proper label to the bird travel cage as you place your parrot inside its bird travel.

Bird Supplies for Evacuating Parrots

What to Bird Supplies to Take in an Emergency Bird Supplies Kit

Bird Carrier
Pet Focus Disinfectant
Bottled Water (3 days)
Emergency Food (3 days)
Roll of Paper Towels
First Aid Kit including Styptic
Emergency phone numbers
Towels
Picture & Leg Band Info
Bird Leash
Medications
Millet
Cool Bird Electrolytes

Bird Carriers and Emergency Bird Supplies

In the wake of recent disasters, we've become increasingly aware of being prepared to evacuate our home in case of an emergency. Don't wait until the last minute to evacuate if you have animals. Once the disaster is imminent, if the only way out is by official rescue transport, emergency officials may not allow you to take your pets when they rescue you.

Pack necessary bird supplies early. Prepare a Emergency Bird Supplies Kit and keep items in an accessible place. Store your bird supplies in sturdy containers that can be easily accessed and carried (duffle bags, covered trash containers, etc.). You should stock your pet disaster kit with the bird supplies identified on the left.

Plan Ahead. Scout out temporary pet-friendly living quarters (motels, friends, relatives, boarding facilities, veterinarians) in outlying areas ahead of time.

Have a stash of cash. Credit cards cannot be processed when the electricity is out, and checks might not be accepted.

Prepare your Parrot, too. Get your parrot groomed at the start of storm season. And, make sure your bird is familiar with it's travel cage. Train your parrot to wear a bird harness.

Emergency Care: We strongly encourage all bird owners to learn the basics of caring for their parrot in case of an emergency. First and foremost, find an avian veterinarian. Next, learn about how to manage common bird emergencies and get a Bird First Aid Kit. Keep track of your birds weight with a bird scale and health history.

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