this is also an excellent time to check seals, replace burnt out lights and water filters, and clean the cold air vents. mind you he felt a bit the worse for wear afterwards - i suspect it had been deep fried and was rather greasy. nobody likes to think about it, but the most common source of food for the bacteria happens to come from some of our favorite snacks. trucks deliver and pick up containers at the rail yard. also remember that the first day does not count as a transit day. ambient cooing of a bird in cage. 