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Have Eclectus - Will Travel (Preparing To Anyway) - Tena Stetler
Its that time of year again, planning vacations and your feathered, furred or scaled companions don’t want to be left out. In my case it’s a Eclectus Parrot, Chow Chow pup and turtle. I am not necessarily an expert, but I have traveled with our Ekkie, dog and box turtle for over eighteen years. I have also gathered information from several people that have traveled successfully with their Eclectus. Thanks to several long terms friends, Kathy (Reggie) and Darla (Shiori). First, the stuff that will make your trip easier. A good sized travel cage with grate and indestructible poly tray. Our’s is 30” x 18” x 22”. It folds up real nice and small too. Then we had an idea. We purchased another and fit them together in a T-shape, making the cage double the size. One end opens so you can fit the door directly to the other cage, works like a charm. It fits in the top bunk of our fifth wheel trailer perfectly. Our parrot heartily approved, as she could still watch out the window. We purchased this from Windy City Parrot.Com http://www.windycityparrot.com/Evac-Travel_c_638.html. It seems to suit her needs. You will need to purchase this travel cage approximately 2 months before you plan to leave, giving you time to set it up with the toys and food bowls. Then leave it on the floor or somewhere your parrot has access to, with the door open so your parrot can explore it. That way your Eclectus can get Continue Reading →