Emergency Supplies Checklist

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1. Water: 1/3-1/2 gallon per day for large birds' drinking, bathing. also include a bottle of electrolyte solution (i.e., Pedialyte) and a bottle of fruit juice if your bird drinks juice.
2. Clean dry spray bottles (1 for cleaning, 1 for misting the bird).
3. Food: 3-7 days' supply. Pelleted diets, dried fruits/veggies/pastas/seeds will all keep well. There are many prepackaged bird snacks on the market. Breeders will want to include instant hand-feeding formula and dry weaning food. Remember to rotate supplies to keep them fresh. Include bird vitamins.
4. Syringes for hand feeding.
5. Garbage bags, paper towels and bird safe disinfectant (i.e. Nolvasan solution, or a 1:20 dilution of bleach:water--watch that birds don't ingest the bleach solution).
6. Portable cage/cage cover: There are collapsible models available advertised in magazines such as Bird Talk. An airline kennel will also work well. Acrylic cages with carry handles are also available. A cate cover can be as simple as an old sheet. A blanket is preferred if transportating the bird in cold weather. Label the cage as specified in the dog/cat section.
7. Clean towels: In case you need to wrap your bird for handling/exam/treatment.
8. Newspapers or other cage liner.
9. Photos of your bird (write description on the back), microchip I.D. number if applicable, extra medicines, copies of pet insurance policy.
10. Cage toys: Birds are sensitive creatures and toys may provide comfort and a welcome distraction.

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