South Bay Bird Society - Birdie Disaster Preparedness

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Birds are NOT ALLOWED at meetings until we find a new meeting location.

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Birdie Disaster Preparedness
by Donna Crossley

Tips for Recovering Missing Birds
by Jean Pattison (The African Queen)

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by Donna Crossley

Our birds depend on us for their safety and well being. The following information will help us be prepared for an emergency.

If you need to evacuate - TAKE YOUR BIRD WITH YOU! It is a good idea to have a pre-arranged safe place to bring your feathered friend. Ask friends and relatives that live in different areas if they would be willing to help out in an emergency. Also contact local hotels and motels and check on their pet policies.

Have a secure TRAVEL CAGE available at all times. Have enough carriers for all birds (don't forget your other pets). Transport your bird in a safe CARRIER.

Have a towel or blanket to cover the bird if it is stressed or cold.

Store a BIRDIE DISASTER KIT next to the carrier. It should contain the following:

Bottled Water

Bird First Aid Kit

Food - Seed or Pellets (don't forget to rotate your supplies for freshness)

Trail Mix

Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables

Spray Bottle

Canned Fruits and Veggies (no or low salt)

AVIAN FIRST AID KIT

1.	Towel for wrapping and securing bird
2.	Hemostats and tweezers
3.	Scissors
4.	Needle nosed pliers (for pulling broken blood feathers)
5.	Nail clippers
6.	Disinfectant
7.	Tissues
8.	Q-Tips
9.	Styptic powder (Kwik-Stop)
10.	Betadyne or Hydrogen Peroxide
11.	Gauze pads
12.	Tape and Vet Wrap
13.	Flashlight
14.	Sterile water or bottled water
15.	Pedialyte (for rehydrating a dehydrated bird)

Wherever there are birds, there should be a "birdie" First Aid Kit.

When an accident happens it is too late to look for the necessary supplies.

Parrot Lady has Some Additional Disaster Items to Have on Hand Just in Case:

Peanut butter

Croutons

Hand-type can opener

Frozen meats & chicken

Neosporin

Cotton balls

Cell phone charged

Extra blankets

Keep calm, your voice and mannerisms will be the most important thing that you can offer all your pets. Your love and TLC will be the most important thing in a very tough situation.

Keep safe, God Bless you all.

Much Love,
Karen, the Parrot Lady