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I plan on keeping the cockatiel I get, along any other birds I get in the future fully flighted. I know this comes with risks, as I have heard so many tragic stories. I'm sure many of you have too about birds who flew out a window or door.
Of course, non-flighted birds can get loose too, so I thought of an idea on how to keep our flighted and non-flighted feathered companions safer. I think using door and window alarms could be the answer (or at least on the road to one). I found these door alarms on Amazon, and will be getting several for my new addition. You can use them for windows as well.
This way you won't have to worry about someone in your house forgetting that the bird is out when they go to open the door. It should go off quickly, so you can close the door (or window) fast enough. I hope this helps some of you who were worried about losing your birds. Also, you can turn these alarms on and off, so they won't have to be on every time you plan on leaving your home when your bird is not out. I would only recommend turning them off if you're 100% sure you'll remember to turn them back on, of course.
Edited: Updated link (wasn't working before).
Of course, non-flighted birds can get loose too, so I thought of an idea on how to keep our flighted and non-flighted feathered companions safer. I think using door and window alarms could be the answer (or at least on the road to one). I found these door alarms on Amazon, and will be getting several for my new addition. You can use them for windows as well.
This way you won't have to worry about someone in your house forgetting that the bird is out when they go to open the door. It should go off quickly, so you can close the door (or window) fast enough. I hope this helps some of you who were worried about losing your birds. Also, you can turn these alarms on and off, so they won't have to be on every time you plan on leaving your home when your bird is not out. I would only recommend turning them off if you're 100% sure you'll remember to turn them back on, of course.
Edited: Updated link (wasn't working before).