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I owned 2 female cockatoos - a goffin and a lesser sulfur-crested who are very much a part of our family. We are moving to Spain in about 2 months for 3-5 years. I need info on taking them with us or as a last resort, is there a reputable organization to care for them until we return?
Hi, Rita. Thanks for posting!
You'll need to contact the particular airline you are flying on for information on requirements for taking parrots overseas with you. Do this right away, as you will likely need health certificates, etc., from your avian veterinarian and possibly your birds might have to be vaccinated if they haven't already.
You'll also need to get in touch with the organization in Spain that controls incoming live animals. Try this link to help you find the proper organization:
http://www.aata-animaltransport.org/Links.htm
Perhaps the US Dept of Agriculture can help you locate the proper organization in Spain. Be prepared for your birds to be in quarantine for some period of time once they enter the country.
I don't know of any organizations who care for parrots or other animals for the length of time you'll be gone.
Chrys
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Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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