Eshana Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 I've been reading all the info on here due to the hurricane. I live in Staten Island, New York, about two miles from the coast. I am sitting here trying desperately to think of what to do for my birds. I have five gallons set aside for them, and I have enough food for both, but what if my house gets torn up? I have two carriers, but neither are very big. I feel completely under-prepared and overwhelmed. There are shelters set up in different areas for people to take their animals during the hurricane, but they closed public transportation at noon and I don't drive! Sorry, I'm not asking for advice or anything, I'm just sort of freaked out and needed to vent. I feel like an awful birdie mommy.
birdhouse Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 If you think that it's mostly noise, it's not so scary. Yes, things can & do happen in hurricanes. But you do the best you can to find the safest place possible. Then find the safest place wherever you are (like away from the windows). Then, and I know this is old school, find some good food & a book or deck of cards. I've actually slept thru every hurricane so far. The good news is, what we in the North call hurricanes is nothing compared to what those lucky dogs in the South get... pretty much annually.
JDS5607 Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Hopefully it will just be a bunch of noise and water. If you can, get to a friends house with your fids that is closer to the ground (if you live up high). If you live in a regular house, chances are, you'll be okay. The winds are usually what tears houses up, and by the time it gets to NYC, the winds won't be as bad as they are in NC right now. Just keep their carriers handy. Smaller spaces are best for nervous birds
Eshana Posted August 27, 2011 Author Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks! I currently live on the second floor of a house. My birds have been acting weird all day. I think they know something is coming
birdhouse Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 They definitely know. They also know they can trust you. So the calmer you can be about it, the easier it's likely to make this on them.
aslterp59 Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Keep us posted on your you and the fids fare the storm! Our thoughts are with you.
chezron Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Hope the hurricane is a non-event for you. it must be nerve-wracking waiting!
danmcq Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 I hope all is well with you and all now that the hurricane has passed. The news this morning painted a very good picture of the ocean surging intensity you all went through in that area.
Eshana Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 I just got power back, it's been out a long time. I kept my birds hydrated, because without power it was amazingly hot, and we couldn't open the windows because of the winds. Turned out okay, guess I worried too much!
JeffNOK Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 We are all so glad you and your birds are doing well.
birdhouse Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Turned out okay, guess I worried too much! or maybe you worried just right & we got very, very lucky!
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