Recommendations: carrier / travel-cage for little birdies

[Momo & Mido]

Hi everyone!

I'd like to hear and see what your recommendations are about carriers for a little bird.
I have one now, and I'm not happy with it. It is dark inside and very bad quality.

The reason to have one is off course to take her to the vet and in case of emergency. But now that the summer begins, I'd like to take her to the park, or somewhere else outside where she can enjoy the sun en fresh air. About this last part, please let me know what your experiences or thoughts are!

 

[Zara]

I have a dog carrier for the vet. It´s like a mesh thing, it is black so I don´t take any birds for days out in it. I use the harness and take the bag as a back up incase the harness breaks (I´m paranoid).


@TikiMyn has a nice carrier, but I don´t know which it is.

 

[AviaryByTheSea]

I just purchased and used Mr. Peanut's Airline Approved Soft Sided Pet Carrier - very good quality - Amazon.com : Mr. Peanut's Airline Approved Soft Sided Pet Carrier, Low Profile Travel Tote with Fleece Bedding, Premium Zippers & Safety Clasps, Under Seat Compatibility, Perfect for Cats and Small Dogs : Pet Supplies

 

[simon777]

I have a Pack-a-Bird for Simon who is a rainbow lorikeet. Simon likes it. It has a perch and two stainless steel rings with removable bowls that can easily be reached from the perch. There is a double zip at the front opening flap. The front and sides have a fine mesh that allows in daylight and sunshine but also attach down, with Velcro, sides and front to reduce light or stop full sunshine if you wish. The back has a small mesh window with cover too. The shape is basically a backpack to be worn on the front with adjustable straps for over the shoulders. Bruce had it shipped to New Zealand from the USA somewhere. Bruce said there were 3 sizes to choose from. We got the large one because Simon has large feet. Simon goes to the vet in it and on outings like going into non-food shops or a walk to the beach or a bush walk. People love to ask Bruce what he is carrying because Simon will whistle and make happy noises. I would really recommend a Pack-a-Bird.

 

[Farlie]

I bought this last year but mine came with two feed bowls and cost $19.95. It's built like a Sherman tank and will last my lifetime.
Amazon.com : AmazonBasics Single-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate - 22 Inches : Pet Supplies

 

[MommyBird]

The carrier you have looks like a Celltei knock-off. You get what you pay for.
I have the Celltei Birdie GoGo and there's lots of light and great visibility for them to look out.
The owner talked me into getting the rope perch instead of the wooden perch. I got both and he prefers the rope.

 

[simon777]

This is Simon in his Pack-a-Bird.

 

[TikiMyn]

I have a celltei shoulder pack I also have a smaller one, a dog crate and one like this:
Trixie Friends on Tour Transportbox | Bestellen

This is the shoulder pack:

 

[simon777]

Sorry I got the spelling wrong. It's Pak-a-Bird, no c. Bruce says he paid $250.00 for it five years ago. Very pricey but well worth it. And it can be worn front or back.

 

[MommyBird]

Sorry I got the spelling wrong. It's Pak-a-Bird, no c. Bruce says he paid $250.00 for it five years ago. Very pricey but well worth it. And it can be worn front or back.

actually Simon it is officially Pak-o-Bird (o not a in the middle). We know what you mean. Just giving you a poke.
and I wanted to send a hug to a kiwi in all this unimaginable sadness.

 

[DoubleTake]

Simon777's carrier is the best you can get since you can have the option for the mesh to be stainless steel. But they are bit on the pricey side. I use a puppy/cat backpack for my guys, I just added perches inside. The black one is 3 yrs old and has no sign of wear n tear.

The company just came out with their own "bird" version but it is nothing compared to the pal-o-bird. They seem to make the bird version on small batches and they sell out pretty quick. Its weird, it is normally $100 but when it is out of stock it jumps up to $200-400 which is crazy.

Here is my non bird version. Amazon.com : Petsfit Comfort Dogs/Cat Carrier Backpack, Hold Pets up to 15 LBS, Go for Walk, Hiking and Cycling (Grey and Blue) 17" H x13 L x11 D : Pet Supplies

 

[Zara]

@DoubleTake - All of your birds were doing the same pose

 

[DoubleTake]

@DoubleTake - All of your birds were doing the same pose

Yeah idk lol. That is kind of odd.

 

[Momo & Mido]

OMG! I'm so happy I started this thread! I love all the pictures, ideas and most of all, seeing all those happy birds well taken care of!
Thank you all so much for these nice ideas! If anyone else likes to share as well I'm happy to see more!

 

[Fergus Mom]

@Irene&Momo .... Ahhh travel cages. The bane of my life... or perhaps, the challenge.
Where do I begin. Neither Fergus nor Fiona will enter a small cage (FULL of millet) I have three small cages now. The two that Fergus and Fiona were originally in, and one more that I bought for a travel cage. To NO avail. They STILL won't get IN the darn thing.

So.... I decided that maybe they weren't going in because the door wasn't large enough. I am going to be the proud owner of this one, as soon as it gets here, and SO help me - those birds BETTER love it! (AND GET IN IT!) LOL I mean, hey, it's a HOTEL for crying out loud!

Midwest Poquito Avian Hotel

 

[Momo & Mido]

@Fergus Mom
I've seen the one you bought. It is very pretty indeed! But did you know it is 8,5 KG? You probably won't have to go to the gym after the trip to the vet

 

[MommyBird]

@Fergus Mom
I've seen the one you bought. It is very pretty indeed! But did you know it is 8,5 KG? You probably won't have to go to the gym after the trip to the vet

I have one. I use it as a low table in the bird's room. It is so heavy and I hate it, and the bottom tray works funky.
way way way too heavy. One of my worst purchases.
I got the cellti birdie go-go then and some aluminum King's travel cages. All very light and well made. Best purchases.

 

[Momo & Mido]

She doesn't like me talking about her behind her back...

 

[TikiMyn]

She is such a pretty lady

 

[Momo & Mido]

She is such a pretty lady

I tell her all the time!!
And thank you