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A dealer in pets could be another option. But there is always the increased possibility of the bird contacting some infection there. This option could be your last preference. It would be better if a friend or relative could care for the bird in your absence. The Cockatiel can be left at their house. The final possibility is to ask someone to come home daily, to feed the bird and spend some time socializing with it. Food and Travelling With Cockatiels attention is what a bird needs in an owner's absence. However, many feel uncomfortable with all of these options. In such cases taking your Cockatiel with you is the only answer. It may sound a bit difficult. But with experience this could prove to be the best option.

For obvious reasons, this option will require proper planning. And you may need to begin work on this well before the intended vacation. Call up the place where you are planning to stay. Some people may not be familiar with birds. They should be willing to house your pet. And if a hotel stay is planned, then prior permission will probably be required. Some hotels do not allow pets. The next appointment should be with the avian vet. Plenty of paper work may be required if state borders have to be crossed. A good health certificate by the vet could be necessary.

The Cockatiel should be readied for the journey. Cockatiel or for that matter any other pet, may find travel stressful. If the intended journey is to be by car get the bird used to car Travelling With Cockatiels journeys. Let the caged bird sit in a car for sometime. Gradually take it on small joy rides. The bird will soon start to enjoy these trips. Then take it on longer journeys. Never allow a bird free in the car. Always keep it caged. A bird may also feel car-sick. Like humans, they may feel listless and vomit. It's again a vet who can give preventive medicines. Air travel calls for a different set of preparations.

Call up the airlines and find out if pets are allowed in the cabin. Majority of the airlines allow only two pets in the cabin. Making an advance booking for the pet is important. Finding out the charges for the pet's travel will also be necessary. A vet's certificate of health is normally valid for only ten days. If the trip is for more than ten days then a fresh certificate will have to be taken. Some airlines insist on a health certificate. They need to ensure that the pet is disease-free especially from transmittable diseases.

Traveling within the country may not be much of a problem. But leaving the country may require extra preparation. Different Travelling With Cockatiels countries have different rules and regulations. It is important to find out their requirements and quarantine laws.

Buying a travel cage before-hand is important. The Cockatiel should comfortably fit in the cage. If the bird is too large, then a seat will have to be booked for it. This needs special permission. The cage should be strong. The bird should not bite its way out. The Cockatiel should get adapted to the travel cage. Gradually, introduce the bird to the cage. Place the travel cage in a place which has plenty of movement. Its experience in that cage should be a positive and happy one. The bird will soon start loving its cage.