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jbaxter
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« on: August 18, 2010, 02:31:38 PM » |
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Hi All, This year we're off to South Devon for a couple of weeks and staying at a seaside hotel that has an excellent view of the beach from the balcony rooms. As of now, we plan to take my CAG, Jeremy, along with us in his travel cage. We're also taking a couple of dogs. My question is this: what do people think is best for a pet parrot: staying home with a minder, or travelling with the family and staying in a hotel where he will be alone in our room for a few hours each day while we take the dogs walking? I can leave the TV on for him at such times and place his cage so that he can see the beach and surrounding area. Jeremy isn't harness trained; he isn't clipped either. He would be able to come out of his cage for an hour or so each day (maybe two sessions). Last year we stayed at the same beach but hired a cottage. Jeremy certainly didn't mind the travelling - in fact he seemed to enjoy the five-hour car journey each way - but we only stayed a few days. This year it will be a full fortnight. I keep wondering what's best for him and wondered what you lot think.  Cheers, Julie |
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hammyloz
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2010, 03:05:33 PM » |
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take him with you as he must need a holiday as us parronts do,although he aint gonna get as much freedom as he is used to he is gonna be with who he loves for the 2 weeks. We are on holiday for 2 weeks as of saturday but we are going abroad so dont have the choice
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Janie
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2010, 04:49:04 PM » |
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We plan to take Darwin away on holiday when we go... our doggies stay with Stuarts parents... but we think Darwin might be pushing our luck a bit...  We have bought a holiday cage for him which folds flat and is enormous when put up. We have it up in our front room and Darwin spends time in it to get used to it. hugs Janie xxx |
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kgamblin
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2010, 06:35:02 PM » |
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I agree, take him with you. He will enjoy being with the family and if it is no trouble for him to travel with you he will also likely enjoy the break as much as you will.
Kathy/Katie/Ruby
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Squid
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 07:03:02 PM » |
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Duchess,
I think you have to look on your last experience, he clearly seemed to enjoy it, go for it, then you havent got the worry of "worrying about him" he is with you and happy and safe and sound.
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I am mean, to stay mean I hit my fingers with a hammer everyday. Come over to the evil side, we have biscuits.
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jbaxter
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2010, 11:20:57 PM » |
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Yes, I think you're all right. It seems my feelings are too - Jeremy should go to Hope Cove with us.  Cheers, Julie (Duchess)  Ps. Thank you all for your input, it's much appreciated. |
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jules
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2010, 03:29:29 PM » |
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i have to agree too. take jeremy with you,the change of scenery will do him good as well as you what about buying him a small pet carier then you could take him out walking too  i have thought about buying one or two small plastic bowls to clip onto jaspers carrier so he could have a drink while were out |
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jbaxter
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2010, 06:14:39 PM » |
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Yes, I think that's a very good idea, Jules. Perhaps a small, plastic cat carrier? Cheers, Julie |
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carol
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2010, 06:17:40 PM » |
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take him and let me know the hotel so i can take my to they would love it |
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jbaxter
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2010, 06:19:20 PM » |
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It's 'The Cottage Hotel' Hope Cove South Devon, Carol. Google it up and there's even a webcam for you to see the view from the hotel It's simply *stunning*!  Cheers, Julie |
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Squid
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2010, 02:32:26 PM » |
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Ewwww enjoy Duchess, your gonna have a great time And of course your hubby Jeremy, have a great time x |
I am mean, to stay mean I hit my fingers with a hammer everyday. Come over to the evil side, we have biscuits.
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jules
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2010, 03:43:36 PM » |
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yes that's all jasper has, a plastic cat carrier i put a towel in the bottom and it has lots of slats all the way around so plenty of ventilation. a couple of months ago i asked my neighbour to fix a perch in it too so jasper would be more comfy. he put in one from jaspers cage which already has the screw on bolt at one end and he fixed the other end with a badge from a walking stick (dont worry,no sharp edges) so its personalised too, he loves it more now and he actually sits on the perch happy holidays for all xx |
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hammyloz
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2010, 08:10:45 PM » |
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how awsome are they...... i have just oredered the olive one
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jbaxter
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2010, 08:33:51 PM » |
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That's what I'm thinking of doing; the olive looks so much more discreet. Cheers, Julie |
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