{"id":147860,"date":"2025-04-17T15:50:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T20:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windycityparrot.com\/?p=147860"},"modified":"2025-04-17T15:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T20:50:52","slug":"flying-to-should-my-pet-bird-be-in-the-cabin-or-the-cargo-hold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?p=147860","title":{"rendered":"For Flying Should My Pet Bird Be in the Cabin or the Cargo Hold?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Hello,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">I met you at your store in Chicago some years back when I had just gotten my female African Ringneck. She was at Petco for almost a year because she was so shy. I remember Catherine saying she had a male African Ringneck that she was very attached to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">My bird had a male African partner and mate, though I didn&#8217;t provide them with a nest because I didn&#8217;t want my bird to lay eggs, but he passed away last year. Ever since I&#8217;ve been letting my bird watch Youtube videos of other birds, but she&#8217;s still quite lonely, since she&#8217;s always been a little wild.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Anyway, I&#8217;m planning to move to Mexico and have to make the decision to either take my bird in cargo or find a new home for her. I was wondering if you had any advice since I know cargo for such a little bird is risky. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If not, that&#8217;s ok. I know everyone is busy. I&#8217;ve attached a few photos. She lost her leg a few years back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"How to Travel on Airlines With Parrots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/utf9qwiUkRY\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Mitch here with pet bird travel advice:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Cargo holds are not presurized nor are they heated and are also very noisey so I don&#8217;t recommend flying pet birds in cargo holds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Its best to find an airline that will allow an underseat bird carrier so you can keep an eye on your FID the entire flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To ship a pet bird to Mexico, you&#8217;ll need to ensure you have the necessary paperwork and follow specific regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIBBAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">This includes a valid health certificate from a USDA-accredited veterinarian, proof of rabies vaccination (if required by Mexico), and potentially other species-specific requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIBBAB\">\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Keto shreiking because he wants to go to work ~ Video<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIBBAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">You may also need to obtain an import permit from the Mexican government.\u00a0Additionally, check with the airline you plan to use for any specific restrictions they may have for transporting birds.<\/span><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIBBAB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/us-to-another-country-export\/pet-travel-guidance-pets-traveling-another-country-united\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">For additional pet travel guidance click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<div data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIBBAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/airborneanimals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here&#8217;s a company that will ship your bird and do all the paperwork<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIBBAB\">\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"e131870a-ac52-4602-a842-2b327416dc61\" data-uuids=\"6315457944902995035,6315457944902991984,6315457944902993029,6315457944902994074\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIBhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Here&#8217;s a more detailed breakdown:<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc pyPiTc\" data-hveid=\"CBIQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIEhAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"1152101085811045240\">1. Health Certificate:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CCEQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIIRAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"1152101085811044647\">A USDA-accredited veterinarian must issue an international health certificate for your bird.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"6cf7183d-a719-4642-89a7-78e1388b2d4d\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"6cf7183d-a719-4642-89a7-78e1388b2d4d\" data-uuids=\"1152101085811044647\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CBQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIFBAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"1152101085811045617\">This certificate needs to be endorsed by the APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service).<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"f5b59ef9-2e32-45ba-ba3b-7f0fee1b951f\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"f5b59ef9-2e32-45ba-ba3b-7f0fee1b951f\" data-uuids=\"1152101085811045617\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CB0QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIHRAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"1152101085811046587\">The certificate must be typewritten, not handwritten, and should be a single-sided printout.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"3af6b79e-5030-400e-90b6-024cd044cb6a\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"3af6b79e-5030-400e-90b6-024cd044cb6a\" data-uuids=\"1152101085811046587\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CBoQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIGhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"How to Travel with Your Bird! | Carrier Training &amp; Flying with My 7 Parrots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VLWUEAa9JiQ\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul data-hveid=\"CCEQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIIRAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"1152101085811047557\">It should include the physical seal number from the bird&#8217;s container.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"1191720e-ea57-4276-9414-9fbf025130c4\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"1191720e-ea57-4276-9414-9fbf025130c4\" data-uuids=\"1152101085811047557\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CBYQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIFhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_9mIBaI_GOaP9ptQPkpvTqAg_13\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">2. Vaccination Records:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CCkQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIKRAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"12289037110587499221\">Ensure your bird&#8217;s vaccination records are up to date, including rabies vaccination (if required by Mexico).<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"f414a893-5c2e-49af-9952-9302ea83b8cc\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"f414a893-5c2e-49af-9952-9302ea83b8cc\" data-uuids=\"12289037110587499221\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CCoQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIKhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"12289037110587500047\">The rabies vaccination must be more than 30 days but less than a year old.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"14eb8621-1a0f-417b-9196-ba84c7d7833a\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_9mIBaI_GOaP9ptQPkpvTqAg_17\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">3. Microchip:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CDcQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQINxAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"15991789876486520889\">While not always required, it&#8217;s highly recommended that your bird be microchipped for identification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"15991789876486522683\">If microchipped, ensure the chip is readable and compatible with international standards.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"9477a320-291f-42ef-ba38-b4b7f465d761\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"9477a320-291f-42ef-ba38-b4b7f465d761\" data-uuids=\"15991789876486520889,15991789876486522683\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CDoQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIOhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc pyPiTc\" data-hveid=\"CEAQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIQBAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"4607483062722990511\">4. Import Permit (If Required):<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CEMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIQxAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"4607483062722990278\">Some species of birds may require an import permit from the Mexican government.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"4607483062722991488\">Contact the Mexican Consulate for specific requirements and application procedures.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"6fe565ca-4dd3-47ae-a546-da56383ea174\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"6fe565ca-4dd3-47ae-a546-da56383ea174\" data-uuids=\"4607483062722990278,4607483062722991488\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CEQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIRBAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc pyPiTc\" data-hveid=\"CEsQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQISxAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"17371721588283063443\">5. Airline Regulations:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CE4QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIThAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"17371721588283063244\">Check with the airline you plan to use to transport your bird for any specific restrictions or requirements they may have.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"17371721588283061746\">Some airlines may have size or weight limitations for bird carriers.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"8633be9c-6fe4-49d3-999a-f6418ac1f53c\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"8633be9c-6fe4-49d3-999a-f6418ac1f53c\" data-uuids=\"17371721588283063244,17371721588283061746\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CFIQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIUhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_9mIBaI_GOaP9ptQPkpvTqAg_26\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc pyPiTc\" data-hveid=\"CFgQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIWBAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7003446619576963751\">6. Bird Flu Restrictions:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CFkQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIWRAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7003446619576965782\">Mexico has restrictions on importing birds from areas with outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7003446619576967136\">Check with the Veterinary Export Trade Services (VETS) Endorsement Office to confirm the state status of HPAI in commercial poultry.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"f90f0495-cbe0-4692-949e-f4bd5a9fb099\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"f90f0495-cbe0-4692-949e-f4bd5a9fb099\" data-uuids=\"7003446619576965782,7003446619576967136\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CF4QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIXhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_9mIBaI_GOaP9ptQPkpvTqAg_29\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">7. Documentation:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CGYQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIZhAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7003446619576966425\">Keep all original documents required by Mexico, including the health certificate, vaccination records, and any import permits.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"ee7e4b9d-ddc3-4365-8d48-a7108d6e3de5\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"ee7e4b9d-ddc3-4365-8d48-a7108d6e3de5\" data-uuids=\"7003446619576966425\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CGkQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIaRAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7003446619576963683\">Ensure these documents are properly labeled and sealed in a waterproof container.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"ad00eab5-b1ef-4627-a229-46311034bd3a\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_9mIBaI_GOaP9ptQPkpvTqAg_32\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"147863\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?attachment_id=147863\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ringneck-coffee-2.png?fit=552%2C742&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"552,742\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ringneck-coffee-2.png?fit=552%2C742&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-147863 aligncenter\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ringneck-coffee-446x600.png?resize=446%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ringneck on books next to coffee and computer\" width=\"446\" height=\"600\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc pyPiTc\" data-hveid=\"CHEQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQo_EKegQIcRAB\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7010131813725811304\">8. Other Considerations:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CH4QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQm_YKegQIfhAB\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7010131813725811041\">Consult with a USDA-accredited veterinarian and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for guidance on specific requirements.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"726a527c-7e97-412f-835a-cd5edd82926a\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"726a527c-7e97-412f-835a-cd5edd82926a\" data-uuids=\"7010131813725811041\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CHQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIdBAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7010131813725812231\">Consider using a pet relocation service or a professional animal transport company to help with the process.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"77f8f632-1ac6-418a-a796-feaf7fe06cde\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"77f8f632-1ac6-418a-a796-feaf7fe06cde\" data-uuids=\"7010131813725812231\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CHsQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIexAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" data-huuid=\"7010131813725813421\">Be aware that there may be fees associated with obtaining health certificates, permits, and transport services.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"3a877ef4-a966-4459-b1cf-51a09d9d188f\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"3a877ef4-a966-4459-b1cf-51a09d9d188f\" data-uuids=\"7010131813725813421\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CHwQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPmdLC8t-MAxWjvokEHZLNFIUQ3fYKegQIfBAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_9mIBaI_GOaP9ptQPkpvTqAg_35\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Important Note: It&#8217;s crucial to start the process early, as obtaining the necessary paperwork and arranging transportation can take time.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"bb1ed54f-d126-42f6-89e5-fc8ac17d3cc0\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catherine Tobsing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wrote:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Oh, what a sweetie. She looks very good even without a leg. Our Keto came with us with a broken\/healed wing, but he can get around, just not that fast. He is at least 22 now so when he molts, he is not very strong so we carry him around on a perch more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If you can take your bird with you, so much the better. Unless you have a friend who loves you and your bird enough to take her, she may not get the care and attention that you have given her. She would miss you and may not understand why you are no longer there. An 8 x 10 or two of you hung on the wall by her cage may help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">But a small carrier with some cut-up apples should suffice for the plane trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"147864\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?attachment_id=147864\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ringneck-coffee-3.png?fit=552%2C742&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"552,742\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ringneck-coffee-3.png?fit=552%2C742&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147864 aligncenter\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ringneck-book-case.png?resize=550%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"African ringneck next too book case\" width=\"550\" height=\"460\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">I have attached a couple of pics of Keto from this morning. I make the birdie breakfasts and Mitch takes the tray upstairs and doles out the dishes. But he is sleeping in so Keto came downstairs and stopped to dine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bernadette <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">responded:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it, I didn\u2019t know what to do. It would really kill me to leave her, and don\u2019t know anyone that would take care of her. Thank you for the pictures as well, Keto seems quite comfortable and independent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Catherine wrote:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Ringneck parrots are my favorite. Their little baby voices just make anyone who hears them smile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">I had an Indian Ringneck first. It was early in my birdkeeping and I may not have done the best by him, but he was mine and loved me. He passed at 20.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Then I was contacted by another bird person that there was a ringneck that needed a home. But it was 400 miles away (Ohio) and it had to be picked up today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Mitch jumped in the car and drove there. He got there about midnight, met the person who was trying to find homes for the 7 parrots left behind after a woman had passed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the county got the birds, they would have either been given to those who knew nothing of birds or euthanized. We knew the woman who was doing the rehoming, she took the remaining two conures with her after Mitch left.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ringneck turned out to be an African Ringneck, not an Indian Ringneck, which was just fine. African ringnecks are a little smaller than Indian ones and they only come in their natural green color. Whereas, Indian Ringnecks are available in green and other colors like blue, white, yellow and grey.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Keto was named Babu at that point, but I could not live with Babu and renamed him Keto. (before Babu, I heard he was named Daisy as its original owner didn&#8217;t see the neck ring yet)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Keto talked the entire way home, all through the night, even in the dark. One long sentence with everything he knew. Once he came home and I met him and said hello, he relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"How to Travel With Birds? Tips That You Didn't Know\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JM_NXizroIk\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Unfortunately, he was mishandled at some point before us turning him into a savage biter. If he can see flesh, he will bite hard and not let go. I think that was the same time his wing was injured. he probably locked onto someone and they flung him off and he hit something.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Mitch gets bit now and then as he is just not as observant when he is around Keto, but in the past 8 years I have not been bit once. I stay away from the beak. We use a perch to move him as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">But what has made Keto special, is his love for one toy that he came with. It is just a chain with a yellow wiffle ball and a few bells on the bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">He must be with the toy. So when we need him to be in another place, all we have to do is move the toy and he will fly behind us to wherever we are going. So sweet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Asian parakeets (Indian Ringnecks, African Ringnecks, etc with long tails) look larger than they really are so they make great pets without having to have a large parrot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Anyway. I think you are making the right choice to take her with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bernadette B <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wrote:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Hi Catherine,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Thank you for sharing your story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Yes, my bird, Abigail, is a biter too. I think with her it was a case of not being handled enough. I got her when she was a year old and by that time not used to human contact, so I just let her be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">I think some bird owners would try to train her, but I&#8217;m not talented in that way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Thank you also for your advice, as it&#8217;s hard to find someone who understands, sometimes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">-Bernadette<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">I accepted Keto, the elderly ringneck without expecting him to be handlable. But I had seen some pictures of him prior to our getting him where he is on someone\u2019s hand and another\u2019s shoulder. Now, we would not choose to get that close and keep our skin intact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"147868\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?attachment_id=147868\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/keto-eating-stairs-1.png?fit=541%2C553&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"541,553\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/keto-eating-stairs-1.png?fit=541%2C553&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147868 aligncenter\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/keto-eating-stairs.png?resize=541%2C553&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ringneck eating from dishes sitting on carpeted stairs\" width=\"541\" height=\"553\" \/><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Keto Windy City Parrot eating from bird dishes staged on stairs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Otherwise, he is a very sweet little guy, He wants to be with us and the other bird rescues. Well, at least in the same room. He has antisocial reactions and has not gotten along with any other birds without either being mean or just fleeing, nothing inbetween. He is messed up. But he is fine here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Our little birds are welcome to be here without expectations. Yeah, we probably could do some training, but I have not been proactive. I just want them to be able to be picked up, either with a hand or a perch. Or be able to communicate to them that it is time to go in their cages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">We use a schedule and a bedtime treat to corral everyone when it is time. If we pass 8 pm without this, we will be reminded by someone. LOL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">&#8220;The only thing crazier than cat people are bird people&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Written by Catherine Tobsing<br \/>\nApproved by Mitch Rezman<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, I met you at your store in Chicago some years back when I had just gotten my female African Ringneck. She was at Petco for almost a year because she was so shy. 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