how can I get my pet bird from UK to TRNC?

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 12:04

I have a pet cockatiel, part of the family. I would like to bring him out here next year.



From what I can gather, he would have to go in the hold of a plane flying into Ercan. I don't know any that allow birds into the hold.



Suggestions??

freckle


Joined: 12/03/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 13:06

When we brought our dog and cat over we used Animal Airlines - it was a guy called Mike and they were really helpful (and half the price of Airpets!). I can't find the number but if you google them it should come up - he should be able to give you some advice!



Jane

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 13:23

thanks Jane. Will do.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 13:28

strap a sat nav on is back

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 13:35

Kevin will you be quiet, even thousands of miles away you crack me up,

Dee make him settle down will you, otherwise I will have to sort him out )

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 13:39

Hi Mike - I would check with TRNC veterinary service to make sure that you can import your cockatiel before getting too excited.



If they say yes - we would be very happy to try to help you.



Tom

info@flightholiday.co.uk

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 13:41

Tom did you get my e mail off board

smithy

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 13:58

When my dog was in quarantine here (I use the term very loosely!!) there was a parrot "next door" so I think you can bring birds. Remember the cages are very cold and damp in the winter so choose when you bring the bird carefully. My dog was soaking wet EVERY day where the february wind blew all the rain into his cage.

AllyTT


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 14:27

I travelled from Istanbul to Ercan with my pet Cockatiel Coco 5 years ago. He had to go in a small cage (3 sides closed, one side bars). Apparently the smaller the better - limits their movement if they panic. He spent the entire flight on my lap and there was no problem at all with the airline. We did call ahead to say he'd be with us, but that's it. Dealing with quarantine was fun, we paid for his stay and the vet's travel costs to the airport and had to supply food for his stay in quarantine, we then handed him over to the vet at Ercan who beckoned us to follow him. At the other side of the airport carpark Coco was handed back to us with a "have a nice day". Not a bad experience all round.. He ended up doing that trip Istanbul-Ercan-Istanbul a couple of times and there was never a problem. Best of all, it cost nothing and Coco didn't have to suffer being in the hold!

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 14:30

Can't the bird fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 16:22

Stick him down the front of your trousers!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 16:53

Tiggy



You do that with ferrets!



Richard

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 17:01

Smithy - Msg 7 I have replied.



As I said give me a number and I will call you.



T

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 17:03

I would also like to bring my pet bird here too, She is 18 years old , size 8 with a 34,c she dosn,t have a cockateel, but she did have a cockatoo.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 17:09

Msg 14



Yours I trust with her mouth open!



Richard

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 17:21

Richard , you,ve got a terrible mind. almost as bad as mine.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 18:12

Sheila do with him as you will )))))))