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Originally Posted by Mermaid  We are trying to figure out if our sun conure will do well as a liveaboard and how to set up things for him. We will be docked in the marina until the boat is ready to cruise (a while). Does anyone keep their parrot as a liveaboard when not cruising? Are their wings clipped? Do you take them on deck/cockpit to get sun with a harness? Have anyone had their bird fall on the water? We are concern about our bird's safety onboard as he likes to come out of his cage during the day but his wings are clipped and if he flies is not far, but in a boat a very small "take-off" can land him in the water.  Thanks for sharing your experiences! |
Hi Mermaid,
I have an African Grey (10 years old) who I am teaching to use a harness, with hopes to bring him on board. His wings are clipped so I have never had a need to use one before, but I believe this will be safer for him while on deck. There are a few other posts regarding birds on board and it seems that many of them love it.
Check out this thread also:
Cockatoos
The harness we are using is the "
aviator harness" that has a little give in the leash. You can also attach a retractable dog leash.
Best of luck!
Sarah