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moving states with 2 little parakeets

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Question
hi, im soon going to be moving across the country and i hae two parakeets. i was wondering if you could please tell me the best and safest way to get them across. i s it better to drive them or send them by plane, thanks
yati

Answer
Hello, Yati.  Thanks for posting your question.  Personally, I would take the keets with me by car.  I think this would be less stressful for them.  I'd house them in a travel cage (which might be smaller than their usual cage).  Make sure you keep them cool and out of the sun while in the vehicle and ensure they have plenty of water available.  Take them into the motel/hotel with you at night when you rest. Calm them if necessary by speaking to them if they become stressed.  

Flying birds is expensive and it's cold up there at 34K feet (like -50 degrees F).  

Chrys