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wordybirdy
Bappie
Joined: 29 Mar 2007
Posts: 52
Location: Texas |
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Hi Everyone,
I have a deposit on a baby. My family and I MAY be taking a trip via motor home to Ohio. I thought about taking the baby with us. This would allow us time to be together. Do you think that this would reinforce socialization skills or traumatize the baby?
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Sunday April 29, 2007 2:37 pm |
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jletaz
Experienced flier
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 1282
Location: CA, USA |
Hi, Good question.... I know a lady from another group who is bringing her brand new Bourke's Parakeet on a vacation with her to "socialize" it.
I do see your concern about whether or not it will end up just traumatizing the baby instead of doing good. I don't know the answer to that. I think it probably depends on the individual. My gut feeling is that it will be fine. I think at a young age, they should adapt pretty readily, as opposed to an older bird who is set in their ways. If I took Gryffin my Eclectus on a trip, she'd be freaking out and not eating, etc. just cause she is not used to it, and doesn't have an outgoing and easygoing enough personality type. On the other hand, some birds take right to adventure! Good luck with yours 
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Sunday April 29, 2007 6:48 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10061
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Hi Wordybirdy. I had to think what a motor home was. At first I thought it was a motor, and I thought 'no'  Then I thought a little harder and a light lit up. 
I know my birds LOVE trips, but I'm aware that not every birdy is the same.
Have you sat in the back yourself? Can you feel it when you drive over bumps etc? Or is it nice and steady? |
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Monday April 30, 2007 8:48 am |
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faerieprincess29
Bappie
Joined: 16 Sep 2005
Posts: 96
Location: California |
When are you taking a trip? I think that a lot of it would have to depend upon how long you have had the baby. If she is comfortable with you and trusts you then I don't see a problem with it but I would sugest taking her on a few short rides before you go so that she can adjust. It would also let you know how she will react to an actual trip. |
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Monday April 30, 2007 11:06 pm |
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