Need some advice... I have possibly (probably!) been transferred to Darwin (from Brisbane) for 6 months. I do have family who can look after the budgies, Max will be fine, she is not tame and would be just as happy in my daughters house as in mine.. however.. Charley is totally tame and LOVES me (as I've made quite obvious on this forum with my constant bragging!!)... and I love him.

 

ANy hints on how I could take him and his cage with me??? I would be going by plane naturally.. I'm undecided whether the actual travelling would be too much for him.. and if he really would be better off staying here with family.. I know he would be just as happy as my 12 year old grandson adores him.. but I'm thinking of ME at this stage. I would miss him terribly. but of course if it has to be .. 6 months is not a lifetime and as long as I know he is happy.. and i could of course have him back after 6 months...

 

Any suggestions???

You could look into taking him by plane too, he would have to travel with the other pets wherever they put them, but i know people do fly with birds. I would be calling the different airlines in Australia and seeing what they offer in terms of pet transport.

They travel in wooden boxes with airholes, a mesh front, and a door that usually is screwed shut. The cage would have to be boxed I expect and travel as luggage.

I would take him if I was you

Edited November 16, 200717 yr by KAZ

They travel in wooden boxes with airholes, a mesh front, and a door that usually is crewed shut. The cage would have to be boxed I expect and travel as luggage.

I would take him if I was you

 

Thanks Kaz.. I really do agree, I prefer to take him with me.. he's such good company and he is used to the warm climate here in Brisbane so its not like he's going from the "snow to the surf"!!! He is also a very easy going bird, when I first brought him home in the car, in a temporary cage, i sat the cage in the front seat of my car and he just calmly sat on the perch looking out the window. Was not at all nervous. I realise it could be traumatic for a bird to be transported but I really think Charley could handle it.. there isnt much that phases him. There are risks, but there are always risks I guess and as you know, even the healthiest seeming birds can suddenly pass away for no reason so surely its not good to be too paranoid.

 

I dont think I would be happy without him... I will phone the airlines tomorrow and find out what they say.

 

Thanks for your support and understanding!!!!

 

And I must add.. my work colleagues and bosses would NEVER understand that a "mere budgie" is my main concern in taking up a 6 month (higher paid) position up north!!!!!! but I know YOU Understand!!!!!

Aren't you allowed to take them in cabin with you on the plane? As long as their carrier meets ariline specs and you keep it under your seat, I think you can.

Here in the US, we can take them on a plane with a certificate of health from a vet and a special traveling cage that is small enough to sit under the seat. They can also go in a special carrier in the normal animal cargo, but for a budgie I'd recomend to take on cabin with you so you know they are safe and cared for. Also be sure to take a towel with you to cover the cage wire while on the plane this will lessen the stress.

 

However that is in the US, and not sure how other individual airlines do things (many restrictions are country specific). I used to be a flight attendant for NWA. I'd suggest calling the individual airlines and see if you can do carry on with special cage. Then just break down his normal cage with wire pliers (if necessary) and put it in a box for normal cargo. Make sure this is reserved in advance for pet carry-on or unaccompanied (cargo) when you make your reservations, as there may be a seperate charge involved.

 

Here is the information for United Airlines Australia:

 

Carry-on

A small dog, cat or domesticated household bird can travel with you in the passenger cabin if the pet is small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel that is placed under the seat. Animals are never allowed out of the kennel during flight.

 

Unaccompanied pets

An unaccompanied pet will travel as part of the cargo system. Animals in the cargo system are accepted at the cargo facility and travel in the pressurized cargo compartments of our aircraft. Fees vary based on weight, size and destination. United Cargo accepts live animals for shipment mainly from "Known Shippers"*. "Known Shippers" are individuals or companies that have a shipping history and cargo account with United Cargo, i.e. commercial animal shippers and licensed pet breeders. Extreme weather guidelines will apply, preventing cargo shipment of any live animal when the temperature is forecast to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit at any point in the animal's journey.

 

 

Also, here is the website regarding live animals for AirNorth.

http://www.airnorth.com.au/index.php/plany...riageofanimals/

 

..hopefully these might help... but check with your individual airlines for their rules and regulations. Or change to an airlines who can accomidate better.

Edited December 5, 200717 yr by Ravengypsy

Its very different here in Australia. And we have very few airlines within Australia to be able to change to one that suits our needs.

Yes unfortunately here in Australia the airlines insist that pets must be placed in Cargo. Luckily my transfer was put on hold so we are staying put.. however I have at least been able to find out what to do when the necessity arises again! I think I would be holding my breath at the other end though to see if Charley "made it". Would be a nervous trip .. for both of us I predict!

 

Thanks guys for your advice.

Edited December 6, 200717 yr by thk