Tips on traveling with your bird

From realmacaw.com

• Have your bird's wings clipped before leaving.
  
• Have your bird's health vet-checked before leaving.
  
• Check laws of other states to be sure your bird is permitted there.
  
• Remove swinging toys from cages.
  
• Keep the bird in a cage when the vehicle is in motion.
  
• Keep to your birds usual feeding and sleep routine.
  
• Use a smaller cage than normal, or use a travel carrier.
  
• Don't be stressed, or your bird will be stressed.
  
• Avoid weather extremes with your bird.
  
• Take your bird on short trips first before traveling.
  
• Avoid crowds.
  
• Alert hotels/planes that you are traveling with a bird.
  
• When camping, arrive early to give bird time to settle.
  
• Bring a spray water bottle for baths and cooling.
  
• Consider adding a rope perch to your birds carrier.
  
• Restock your first-aid kit.
  
• Keep phone numbers of avian vets along the way and at your destination.
  
• Never let your bird out of your sight.
  
• Keep fresh food, water and fruit in birds dishes.
  
• Bring water and seed/pellets that your bird is used to.