Cyard Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 First of all Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I was hoping to get some opinions on Thanksgiving. We are traveling 2 hours away and I plan taking Newton with me BUT I know that I have 3 houses to go to and I don't want to stress him out. I am taking his travel case and plenty of food and some of his familiar toys. Are there any precautions that I should take to ease the stress of traveling for him. He does very well in the car but we drive around town doing errands together normally. My husband thinks we should leave him home and I can't bare the thought of not spending a holiday without Newton. I am very attached and I hate to think that I would have to lock him into a cage for 10-12 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi Cyard, If you experience separation anxiety, so would your Grey. Since Newton enjoys traveling about town, a 2 hour trip and visits to others house should not be an issue. He would rather be with you and exploring, rather than sitting at home with out you. Just take the normal precautions when around non-parrot adults and children. No poking at the cage, like everyone seems to want to do, right off the bat and no kids screaming with their face up against the cage :-) Etc. Only take him out in a very calm and safe environment, if you decide to take him out at all while at others homes. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm with Dan. If she enjoys going out on the town with you then this holiday trip should be a breeze for her. I would just watch for signs of stress and make sure there is a calm area she can retreat to...just incase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Yes by all means take her with you, if you enjoy it so will she, and this will help socialize her, what a wonderful opportunity to do just that. Make sure she gets a little turkey, she will enjoy that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerfGunWarHero Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I agree, take her along. She will probably be more stressed out being left at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Im with the other's take him with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Take her with you, BUT NO TURKEY FOR HER. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 yes deffintaly take him with you!! far better than being on his own. bu as already stated make sure the houses you are visiting know the bird rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyard Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Yep I think that is what I will do I just was concerned with Newton adjusting to the change of dealing with crazy people that I typically shelter him from.:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 You think your people are Crazy, wait until they get a load of a puffed up SCREAMING AG :woohoo: If they did anything that freaked him out that is B) I am certain you will "brief" everyone on the "rules" of engagement. :-)<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/11/21 15:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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