Danielle A.
2 weeks ago
Maybe some of these ideas will help. I realize these suggestions are more for parrots, etc.
How To Find Your Lost Bird
START LISTENING
If your bird is nearby it will almost always make noises that can be heard, giving direction to look in
GET A MATE TO HELP
Does your bird have a mate or a partner? Taking another bird out to the area may also help, especially if the other bird is a noisy friend
KEEP CALLING
If you finally spotted your bird in a tree it most likely wants to get to you but is too frightened or doesn't know how. Continue calling calmly and soothingly to the bird
IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR BIRD HAS BEEN STOLEN
Do not let suion of theft limit your search options. If you have proof, contact the local Police.
MAKE YOURSELF EASY TO REACH
Make sure your phone is charged and handy at all times for incoming calls. Check your email SPAM or JUNK box as often as your inbox, vital information can end up there.
SEARCH AT DUSK AND DAWN
Best times for it is morning and late afternoon/evening. These are the most likely times that the bird will come to you
DISTRIBUTE FLYERS
Place them around the area including your neighbors’ mailboxes, local supermarkets, schools, parks, shops, clubs and etc
LEAVE THE CAGE AND FOOD OUTSIDE
Put a familiar cage and food out where it can be seen by the bird. Of course this depends on the cats and other wild animals in your area.
THROW BIRD SEEDS
Throw bird seeds or pellets on top of the roof of you house, on cars, picnic tables, deck or any place else that is clearly visible. Your bird may land there, see you and fly back to you
FOLLOW UP WITH VETS
Call your local vet and make sure that they have a record of your lost bird. Call as many other local vets as you can or target them with a Pet Alert.
TALK TO NEIGHBOURS
Not everyone knows what to do with a found bird and has the means to take it to a vet or a pound. Let people know you are actively looking for your bird by door knocking or targeting them with a Pet Alert.
FILE LOST REPORT WITH SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
Call and find out if they accept lost bird reports. Make sure they have your current contact details on file. 6192997012
VISIT THE POUND IN PERSON!
If your pound accepts found birds, do not rely on phone, online descriptions, pictures or microchips, visit them in person. In Mira Mesa it could be San Diego or Escondido.
UPDATE MICROCHIP DETAILS
If your bird is microchipped, call the vet that helped you register your microchip in the past. For more information on microchips click here.
POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Take advantage of Facebook to increase the exposure even further. Also 911 Parrot. Pawboost. Neighbors.
If you own a Ring doorbell, use the Neighbors App by Ring.
SHARE YOUR POST FAR AND WIDE
Share your post to as many local communities as you can.
KEEP CHECKING LOST & FOUND
Very often people will post your bird on local LOST & FOUND when they find it. Make sure you do not miss it.
Most importantly - The "Secret" to finding any lost bird is to let as many people and pet professionals know as soon as possible about its disappearance.
