Work done on my house

[TeresaAnn]

We are having work done to our home. New Windows, Doors, Rewired, I mean a whole new make over lights I mean you think of it its going to be done pretty much.

I am wondering if my plans I have for Diva is ok. I plan on taking her into a smaller cage and have in in the same room as I am hiding out in while the work is being done. However, I know that the noise is going to be sorta loud hammering and drills saws, My yorkie, hates it for we just had our roof replaces this summer. I hope I am planning correctly with Diva. Any Ideas would help. I have tought about taking her completely out of the house and have her places with my aunt until it was over but my aunt just had a bird at her home that just died they dont know the reason why. Just woke up and found him in the bottom of his cage dead. So I am sorta scared to do that. I don't really have any other ideas what do to .

[Dave007]

Well, your choices are limited but those choices resemble just about everyone else's choices. People are kinda stuck when a situation like yours starts up. Taking your bird away from all the activity and noises are your best bet. Putting your bird in another room where he can't see what's going on is another good idea. You really can't compare what a dog is gonna do with what a bird is gonna do. You can't hide a dog a dog and even if you did, the dog will bark, whine, cry and in general become very frightened especially if it's a yorkie, or other breed that's tiny and high strung. The bird will feel uncomfortable and will become extremely quiet and more than likely, will limited the areas it normally goes to when in a cage. The bird will rely on your constant visual presense.

If it's possible, if you move the existing permanent cage to another area, the bird will be more familar with and less nervous but it will feel safe in his home that he's familar with. A small carrying cage won't provide that.

The most ideal thing that can be done is removing the bird to another house but most of the time, that choice isn't available and I wouldn't adise that because you have no idea why the bird died. It could be from many different reasons and you wouldn't wanna experiment.

At times, when you can't be with your bird, cover it. Put some distracting music on around the bird. Make sure it's a bit loud. No rock and roll or heavy metal music. There's other things that can be done but the renovation won't be going on forever.

Make sure you give an extra supply of treats. Talk to the bird alot. Make sure he knows you're there. If your bird is extremely friendly with the dog, have the dog around the bird. Familar things all around the bird ease tension.

Edited September 13, 2010 by Dave007

[Jayd]

Thanks Dave, our members can always count on you......

[Luvparrots]

I like the fact that you are having your grey in a room with you. I would also turn up a radio or tv to help block the noise.

[TeresaAnn]

Thanks everyone I am just worried I dont want her to stress to much. And loose any trust she has for me she has come a long way in the short amount of time she has been in our home. I just really worrry that she will get upset to much.

[Acappella]

I find that Dorian looks for cues from me if he hears a scary sound or sees something that startles him. If I reassure him with my words, tone, and body language that everything is ok and safe, he just goes on normally.

[TeresaAnn]

Ms. Diva don't seem to mind a lot of loud sounds. The 1st time i used the sweeper around her I was scared she was going to freak out. But she seem to not mind it. She actually came out of her cage and was watching me clean the floor. I am hoping this goes well.