Talon Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Does anyone have any thoughts as to how far a bird would travel in miles if they were to escape to the out side? I know it depends on the circumstances, time lost, etc., but would it be possible for them to go hundred of miles, or would they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I really don't know and I guess it would depend on the type of bird as I was told a cockatiel would not go too far but I have heard of birds going a good distance, maybe one of our experts can enlighten us about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I read a story about a african Grey that was lost for 4 months and was found 80 miles away. The bird had a chip and that is how they found the owner. I read this a year or two ago on the net. The size of the bird and specie of the bird would be important. A macaw tiel or zon I think would be all differant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I just read about an escapee who was supposed to have traveled 30 miles in 2 days: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090828121124AAdayxK In general & I'm only guessing, I would think "they" could go quite far. Migratory birds travel many hundreds of miles every year. There's also been a lot of severe weather around. I'd guess an escapee could get blown pretty far off course, assuming they had the strength to survive. Interesting question, Penny. What type of bird & what made you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 I was asking because of the AG found in Fitchburg, MA. I live very close to there and haven't been able to find anyone in this state who has lost a bird. So I am looking in surrounding states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I believe that on occasion an escaped bird may be captured in one location and then escape the captors at a different location which can add distance and confusion to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMandy Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I know where the tags are for the Fitchburg bird but I was asked not to tell as that is how they are attempting to ID this guy. They are definitely out of state. Bird is in great shape and was well cared for before his escape but she has not had any luck finding the owner as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I was hoping this bird had been reunited with his owner by now but maybe it will be soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMandy Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Me too. She has had a few inquiries but nobody that can positively ID the bird. He/she is in great shape though & when I went over to set up the loaner cage, he said his first word in a week *hellloooo?* Sounded so much like my moms bird I almost called her!! LOL The animal control lady was so excited to hear him make sounds other than a dripping faucet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I live in MA and have spent many hours searching owners of lost birds. The band only will identify the breeders home state. This bird could have been shipped to its owner from that state. Mine came from another state and was shipped to me. There is no reports of a lost bird in MA, VT, NH, CT that is missing a congo. I have made many phone calls to NJ and NY owners who have lost their birds...but those that have their band info to give me does not have the same info as this found bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMandy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Wow! You are a great person! Only a bird owner that truly enjoys & understands the companionship & effort these birds require would put in the effort to help a stranger find their beloved pet. I commend you. If I had more time, I too would be making calls but unfortunately, I am at work all day and have no internet service @ home. I take it you have spoken to Suzie then? For the time being, the bird is in good hands...just not in the hands that it is used to. I have offered to foster the bird but I too would enjoy seeing it go back to its owner. I couldn't tell you what is on Ringer's band but he is my moms bird...who is madly in love with my husband Next time I am over there, I am making note of his info because I can guarantee that my mom never has in the last 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks for the kind words Mandy, but I have only spoken to Suzie 1 time, and she seemed a bit like she wasn't too interested in what I had to say. I dont care tho, I just want the bird to be reunited with its owners. I am glad you are able to talk to her and keep up on this bird. I will continue my efforts, but it isn't looking too good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMandy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yeah, I know her outside of her job so I have been pestering her about the bird. I would love to see it go back to where it belongs. I'm sure someone somewhere is missing it! I have been emailing out of state craigslist lost & found posters that fit the time frame in hopes that someone will come forward with the right info!! I would be searching frantically if it was my Ring-ding that was missing, I hope this bird's owners are looking too and eventually we can get it home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Yeah, I know her outside of her job so I have been pestering her about the bird. I would love to see it go back to where it belongs. I'm sure someone somewhere is missing it! I have been emailing out of state craigslist lost & found posters that fit the time frame in hopes that someone will come forward with the right info!! I would be searching frantically if it was my Ring-ding that was missing, I hope this bird's owners are looking too and eventually we can get it home!! Yes, I have done the same with no results or success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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