How to Safely Remove Birds From Your Home

If a bird flies into your home, it can create pandemonium, cause damage, and even hurt you or a family member. This isn't a normal occurrence, but if it happens to you, it is important to know how to safely remove the bird from your home. Check out these tips for safely removing birds.

1. Keep Calm

It is surprising when a bird flies into your home, and it doesn't happen every day, but it’s important to remain calm. Lunging at the bird or otherwise acting excited will only cause the bird to become more anxious, making it harder to contain and remove.

2. Contain the Bird

You don't want the bird to have free reign in your home. It's best to contain the bird in a single room or area.

3. Remove Your Pets and Children

Birds are wild animals and can cause you harm to you, your children, and your household pets when they feel scared or threatened. You should remove your children and pets from the area where you contained the bird to prevent harm and further chaos.

4. Create One Light Source

Birds naturally go towards light so it’s important to create a single light source to attract the bird towards the exit. Open one window or door and shut the blinds to any other windows or doors in the room, as well as turn off all lights. You want the only spot of brightness to be the exit.

5. Provide a Clear Exit

You might think that multiple exits offer the bird more opportunity to leave but you only need a clear exit for the bird. You want the exit to be spacious and have a higher opening, such as an open door.

6. Leave the Room

With the lights out and a clear exit, you should leave the room. You don't want to provide a distraction for the bird.

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