dw310 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I will be getting a CAG. My brother breeds them and will be shipping Morgan to me via Continental Airlines (from TX to NH.) Morgan is now 5 months old. I know to get Morgan acclimated in advance to his flight cage. And of course he will be checked out by an avian vet before the flight, and we're choosing the shortest flight possible. Do you have any other special tips for Morgan's journey? Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 How about some grapes to pop into his carrier when he gets to you so he is hydrated on the trip to your home. Can't wait to hear more about Morgan. Congratulations on your new baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert58 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Gratz on your little one! I've never shipped a fid, but it's gotta be stressful so at the other end you have to be prepared for it: a calm, happy, quiet place to adjust once he gets there. Best of luck and holy cow we need baby pics!!! I love the baby pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I have no idea about shipping one but what a sweet baby Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Liquidy foods for the trip and surely a heated cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah I would be concerned about shipping a bird at this time of year, unless they have a heated cargo hold or can put it in the cabin it would be very cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mareeee Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I just had Charlie, my TAG shippped via Continental. He arrived on a night when it was -6*F with -30* wind chills. They took great care of him. If you don't mind waiting around, I'd suggest going early to pick Morgan up. I was advised to get to the cargo office a little before the flight was scheduled to arrive to kindly 'remind' them that there will be a live, warm blooded animal that they need to get off quickly and warmly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 mareeee wrote: If you don't mind waiting around, I'd suggest going early to pick Morgan up. I was advised to get to the cargo office a little before the flight was scheduled to arrive to kindly 'remind' them that there will be a live, warm blooded animal that they need to get off quickly and warmly. That is great advice Mareee, karma for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw310 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Thanks for these responses. Very helpful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFsailor Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 It is cheaper and easier to fly with the bird in the cabin, but it sounds like you are not going to even be on the flight, and therefor this is not a option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw310 Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 My brother says that Morgan is too big to fly comfortably in an airline-approved "cabin" cage. One that fits under a seat wouldn't allow him to stand up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dw310 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 One other thing. Continental will only fly pets in cargo if the plane has a heated/pressurized cargo area for them. Even though Continental flys into Manchester, NH, I had to go to Boston to get Morgan. The planes they fly into Manchester (smaller, I assume) do not have the correct cargo holds. When I went to get Morgan, there were several other pets also traveling. Those owners had come from far away as well. So my bottom line: I think Continental is very careful with pet shipping. Morgan's water BOWL (not bottle) still had its water in it! So I give Continental thumbs up for Morgan's trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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