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Hello!

I’m a new finch owner! We have 3 pairs that live together in one flight cage (31”w x 21” d x 40” h): 2 spice finch, 2 gold-breasted waxbill and 2 orange-cheeked waxbill. They were happy together in the store where we found them, and 6 weeks in, they are still living together soundly. We plan to take them with us to the cottage this summer on long and extended weekends. I’m setting up a similar cage at the cottage with the same perches, bird bath, food dishes, etc in the same places to ease the transition each time.

I’m looking for any tips or advice about the car travel. And, I’ve seen many posts about travel carriers, but still not sure which to get. Is it best to transport each bird in a separate cage? Can they travel in pairs? Can they travel in a smaller flight cage in a group of six?

The drive to the cottage is about 200 km or 2 hours on a good day.

Thank you!

David

I would think they could travel in a smaller flight cage all together, if it's not too big. Be sure you can get it out of the vehicle quickly in case of an emergency. If that didn't work, than one cage for each pair should work. Be sure to tie cages down so they are secure, and keep the temperature comfortable for them. When sellers travel with the birds they will have for sale at bird marts, they keep several in a cage while traveling. Two hours isn't too long, but always prepare for longer in case something happens and things change along the way. Make sure they have water (a tube water bottle will work too), and seed. Don't leave them unattended in a vehicle. Good luck.

Thank you!

When I hve travelled about 1 hour and half to bird auctions I use a smaller cage with one perch so they all just stay still with a little food and water

They have always been fine doing this
Good luck