Avian Hazards and Prevention (part 1 of 2)
Probably one of the most scary parts of owning a bird, is the thought of having an accident. The tragedy lurks in the minds of all bird owners. The thought creeps up every time your bird doesn't call back when you call to it (In case your bird does call to you), every time your bird smacks into the wall or the mirror, and every time your bird is not where it was thought to be. Fortunately, most of the time our brains are just a little too imaginative, and disaster was not present. But being alert is something that we all need to keep as bird owners, to be at caution at the smallest warning, since birds often try to hide their illnesses and real state of being. But with proper safety measures, we can all have a little bit of rest.
Following are some things that will help "bird-proof" your home:
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Never let your bird outside of cages when ceiling fan is
running. This can be have very serious outcomes. Even if the bird is clipped, a clipped bird can still somewhat fly, especially when wind is present to give them a "boost". This is why you shouldn't assume your clipped bird can travel with you outdoors at times, if the bird decided to test you on a conveniently windy day, you might end up singing "Bye-Bye Birdie".
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| 2. | Never leave your bird
unsupervised in the kitchen. You should try to minimize any time the bird has to be in the kitchen for whatever reason, and keep your birds far away from the area whenever cooking. There are too many hazards to worry about when dealing with the kitchen. One of the most common hazards is the next "no-no" on our list.
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| 3. | Never use Teflon
Products near your bird or overheat. This is one of
the easiest killers of birds out there. If you have a choice
whether your cookware is nonstick or not, please choose not
to use nonstick for your birds sake. It's too easy to get
caught up with different things and forget a pan on a hot
burner, and let the dangerous chemicals that are released
from overheating cause serious damage to your bird(s).
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| 4. | Never give your bird
Chocolate or Avacado.
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