Carrier

[phairat]

Hi All!

Just wondering what kind of carrier works best for the aracaris. I have been looking at these two:

Celltei Pak-o-Bird - Olive color with Stainless Steel mesh - Small Size
Soft Sided Bird / Parrot Travel Carrier

But I also know lots of people just use normal cat carriers for parrots, so I wasn't sure if aracaris would prefer one or the other. Especially since they are not as big perch potatoes.

Thanks!
Jonathan

 

[expressmailtome]

Personally, where aracaris have very messy stool, I would use something with a solid bottom that you can line with newspaper. It comes down to what your bird gets used to, and what you are comfortable with. I am not sure how the mesh would hold up to an aracaris beak poking it, but otherwise it seems to be very convenient.

Matt

 

[Calpurnia]

Are you looking into carriers for transport only or outings?

 

[phairat]

I was thinking for transport.

For outings, do you mean take it somewhere but keep the bird in the carrier? Not clear what you mean by outings, I guess.

 

[staryberry]

We have a cat carrier with a perch installed in it. It feels really secure and we can put newspaper on the bottom. We got ours when we picked up Mindo from EFBG, but I'm sure you could make your own!

 

[Buttersquash]

Hi ~ I recently got the Celltei Medium carrier for my curl crested and we both love it. Very sturdy, but cozy and airy at the same time. He goes in it readily, you can hang toys in the interior on both sides, and the 2 little stainless steel food dishes are functional (he is able to eat out of them just fine). I got the option of extra wide (15") and also the wide panels (to protect the inside of the zipper, in case). The perch is a bit slippery but I just put some hospital cloth tape on them to improve grip. I don't plan on using the backpack style really, but it's nice to have that option (it has also a shoulder strap). All straps are detachable. The folks at Celltei are delightful too, and the product is made right here in NY (Brooklyn).

 

[Macaw Lover]

Hi ~ I recently got the Celltei Medium carrier for my curl crested and we both love it. Very sturdy, but cozy and airy at the same time. He goes in it readily, you can hang toys in the interior on both sides, and the 2 little stainless steel food dishes are functional (he is able to eat out of them just fine). I got the option of extra wide (15") and also the wide panels (to protect the inside of the zipper, in case). The perch is a bit slippery but I just put some hospital cloth tape on them to improve grip. I don't plan on using the backpack style really, but it's nice to have that option (it has also a shoulder strap). All straps are detachable. The folks at Celltei are delightful too, and the product is made right here in NY (Brooklyn).

Never a good idea to put any toys, especially ones that can swing as they can then hit the little one and possibly kill the bird.

 

[Buttersquash]

If you read on this carrier, they had thought of that precaution already Macaw Lover. It has extra D rings if you wish to tie down any toys.

 

[Zeus]

Very cool looking bird.

 

[phairat]

Thank you everyone for the replies!

Slightly off topic, wondering if anyone has heard from EFBG? I am going on almost a month sans reply to phone or email.

 

[expressmailtome]

Thank you everyone for the replies!

Slightly off topic, wondering if anyone has heard from EFBG? I am going on almost a month sans reply to phone or email.

I am not sure if this is the reason, but the wildfires may be effecting them.

Matt

 

[phairat]

Good, if scary thought, @expressmailtome ! I hope everyone there is safe - including all the many avian persons.

 

[phairat]

Just an update - I did hear back. Things seem to be on track and he made no mention of anything being amiss at the bird gardens.