How to Find a Lost Bird

It's not easy to find a lost bird, but there are steps you can take to improve your chances. If your bird escapes into the unfamiliar outdoors, the following tips will help in your efforts to bring your bird home safely.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bird Cage
• Bird Toy
• Window
• $20.00
• Phone
• Pen and Paper

1. LEAVE THE ESCAPE ROUTE OPEN. The path your pet bird took to escape will likely be the first one the bird looks for to return. Leave the window or door open for several hours, if possible, as your lost bird might get homesick.

2. CALL YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY. Before you begin a search and rescue mission to find a lost bird on your own, call your local animal control agency. This will put them on the lookout for any unusual birds in the area, and will let them know the bird is not orphaned. This is the first and most important step in finding your lost bird.

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   OPEN WINDOW WITH TOYS. With the right familiar objects, you won't have to find your lost bird. He or she will simply be attracted to a favorite object. Open the window closest to where your bird's cage is kept. Move the cage as close to the window as you can, allowing both you and your bird easy access to the cage door. Set the toy close to the door with a colorful bit exposed so it can be seen from the window. Wait.

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   HANG THE CAGE OUTDOORS. If your bird has not returned after an hour, you may wish to move the bird's cage outdoors. This will allow your bird to see and have access to a familiar environment without returning inside the home. Be sure to hang the cage in a location where other animals cannot access it. Add a favorite food at the farthest end from the cage door. For your bird's safety, make sure you are there to supervise while the cage is outdoors. You must be able to close the birdcage door behind them and move them immediately inside and away from predators.

5. ADVERTISE YOUR LOST BIRD. Create fliers to distribute. Talk to neighbors who might be able to help you find the lost bird. Place an ad in the local newspaper. Contact local birdwatching clubs and alert them to your lost bird.

6. KEEP WATCH FOR YOUR LOST BIRD. If days go by without the safe return of your bird, don't stop looking. Now and then look to the trees and watch in the sky for signs of your lost bird. If you spot your bird in the skies, try putting the cage out again.

[mosscampion]

on 1/21/2009 My aunt lost her pet bird once...this is great information for finding a lost bird!