Bird Sitters Manual

[Val27]

Has anyone put together an manual for their bird sitters? My mom usually cares for my pets when I am away so she knows about how my birds should look and behave. I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but since my cockatiel has been sick I have been looking for photos of sick birds, normal and abnormal droppings and lists of poisonous foods, ER situations, etc. I am making copies of all this info and putting it in a manual as a reference. I always leave instructions and ER phone #s for my sitters but thought maybe I should get a bit more detailed. Can't hurt as long as the manual isn't too lengthy for them to find quick info. I have copied posts from the forum and other websites. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Val27]

I found this website with some things to consider for a bird sitters manual. proaviculture.com/birdsittermanual

[animalINSPIRED]

That's a really good idea. Averi's breeder normally watches her, but is unable to at the end of this month. We are still struggling to figure out who we are comfortable leaving her with. A manual for whomever ends up watching her would definitely ease some of my concerns.

[Val27]

That's a really good idea. Averi's breeder normally watches her, but is unable to at the end of this month. We are still struggling to figure out who we are comfortable leaving her with. A manual for whomever ends up watching her would definitely ease some of my concerns.

 

Thankyou. I thought it was a good idea since alot of people and even new bird parents don't realize just how observant a bird owner should be. If a sign or symptom of a problem goes unnoticed the bird could be in grave danger by the time it is really noticable. There is alot to learn and know about birds. I have been a bird mom for 13years and am still learning new things everyday.