Don't forget to get the certificate of health from your vet. And in case an overseas journey with your parakeet is in the offing, enquire about requirements, such as quarantine. You could also get in touch with that country's embassy or consulate, in the U.S. Also, make enquiries about disease epidemics, before boarding the plane. You may not get to travel with your budgie very often, so make this trip very special, and ENJOY! Bon voyage!!! Traveling with Parakeets ne of the great pleasures in life is to own a pet. Parakeets are intelligent and affectionate birds and have Oan amazing ability to respond to people in an intelligent manner. But they aren't maintenance-free; in fact, most birds have complex needs and desires, that must be considered carefully, when you choose which feathered friend to own. Whether you are bringing a bird into your life, or are a seasoned owner, you need to be prepared for any kind of behavioral problems, and properly train your bird. Training and grooming a parakeet is an ongoing process, and is not something that you can finish in a few weeks, or months. Your pet needs your love and guidance, to live happily with your family, which the bird considers as its flock. Be sure to thoroughly investigate the compatibility of different species, with parakeets. Never leave unsupervised different species of birds, who are allowed to play in the same general area, as your pet Conclusion parakeet. Aggressive incidents are most prone to occur when the owner walks out of the room, for a moment. Take a good look at how your cages and play areas are arranged, so different pets cannot get to each other, on their own. These precautions will pay off, in the long run, by helping you avoid sad incidents. There are about 350 types of parrots that exist today and the number of parakeets, in that number, is anybody's guess. Parrots account for only 3% of the total bird population of 9000 bird species. Sadly, the parrot species are at risk of global extinction, with the worst affected areas being South America and Caribbean. The major threats to their species come from the loss of their wild habitats, and from bird trade. Humans clear forests, destructively, to feed their greed, and population expansion contributes, too. The seasonal burning of forests, either through natural or man-made wildfires, have also contributed to the destruction of forests. Due to their habitat loss, parrots are restricted to small areas and are vulnerable to storms, diseases and hunters. Conclusion Parrot Societies are constantly trying to arrange financial support for parrot conservation and research. With luck, and a great deal of effort, the birds might yet survive! Conclusion |