Household Hazards

Household Hazards
  • Poisons such as insecticides, sprays, paint fumes, and smoke.
  • Non-stick coatings such as Teflon© or Silverstone©. Rather than burning, these coatings are transformed into a toxic gas that can be harmful to birds.
  • Hot Cookware, hot foods and hot range tops.
  • Windows & Mirrors do not appear to be a barrier and birds may fly into them.
  • Open Doors & Open Windows can result in your bird flying away. Even a tame bird will fly away. Keeping the bird's wings clipped should keep your bird from flying any distance.
  • Water in sinks, toilets or containers of water present the risk of drowning.
  • Ceiling Fans should be turned off while birds are out of their cage. They may fly into them.
  • Loud Noise may cause stress, lowering resistance to infection or creating emotional problems.
  • Other Pets may harm the bird.
  • House Plants can be poisonous to birds. Check with your local poison control center or veterinarian as to which plants may be poisonous.