Hazards page!

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Very good post Amberli!

Stuff that's not good for are birdie friends!

Hazards stuff…

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Use drapes, blinds, or shades to cover your windows when your bird is loose. Some people have installed decals on their windows, similar to those used to deter wild birds.
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Avoid placing your bird's cage or play station in any drafty area; keep him well away from fans, open windows, and heat registers. Also, do not place him in a cold room, or area that may be in full sun with no shade.
· Turn all fans, including ceiling fans, off when your bird is out of his cage, even if his wings are clipped.
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Always look where you walk. Many birds have been injured or even killed from being stepped on.
Electrical cords are a very serious threat to a bird. Chewing through a cord could cause severe burns, or even electrocution. There are other cords that can be chewed, including phone, computer, stereo, cable TV, and appliance cords.

To reduce the risk of injury, use one or more of the following:
· Spiral cable wrap. This is a flexible plastic sheath that can be wound around the cords. CAUTION: Some birds may still try to chew through this. Monitor your bird closely, and if he chews on this, try one of the other two alternatives.
· Cord concealers. These are hard plastic, come in various colors and sizes, and are usually applied to the area above the baseboards.
· PVC pipe or polyethylene hard tubing. A slit can be cut through the pipe or tubing, and the cords slipped inside. Tubing that is already split is also available.

Children and birds-

A bird or child could get hurt if a bird is hand improperly. Please take in these tips before getting or letting your children handle a bird.


· Take into account the age of children, their maturity, and experience with handling birds and other pets when deciding if they may be left alone with a bird. Also, take into account the temperament of the bird.


· Establish household rules regarding the handling of the bird, including who may feed her, and what supervision is always necessary.

· Show children the correct way to play with a bird

· Always have a safe area where your bird can retreat.

Other pet’s

Extreme care should be taken when introducing your bird to other pets, that include other birds, just remember just because they both bird doesn’t mean they get along. Do you get along with every people you meet?
· Never leave a loose bird unattended in a room with another pet, even if they appear to get along well together
· Prevent birds from having access to corncob or hay bedding used for small pets. These may contain molds or cause digestive problems.

· Keep cat litter boxes out of the reach of birds. The dust and scent may cause respiratory problems, and ingestion could result in obstructions of the digestive tract.
· Prevent access to areas where heat lamps are used, such as housing for reptiles. These can cause burns and the covers may give off toxic fumes if coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
· Keep all flea and tick sprays and pet medications and supplements – especially those that are flavored – out of the reach of birds.

Kitchen an accident waiting to happen-

· Toxic fumes from teflon or other non-stick cookware and appliances including pots, waffle irons, slow-cookers, and drip pans. Fumes may contain PTFE and be very toxic. Fumes from self-cleaning ovens and oven cleaners are also toxic, as well as those from cleaning supplies.


Toxic plants-
These plants can serious or life threatening harm!
Angel’s trumpet (Datura)
Castor bean
Death camas (Zigadetius)
Foxglove
Hellebore
Jequirity bean
Jimson weed (Thorn apple)
Monkshood (Aconite)Mushrooms
Oleander
Poison hemlock
Rosary pea
Tobacco
Water hemlock

Yew

The following plants contain a wide variety of poisons . If eaten in large quantities, some may cause more serious poisoning. This is not a complete list.



Acorn
Anemone
Arrowhead vine
Avocado ~ leaves
Azaleas
Baneberry
Bittersweet
Broom
Buttercups
Cactus (certain varieties)
Caladium
CaIIa lily
Cherry laurel
Crocus, Autumn
Daffodil
Daphne
Delphinium
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Jerusalem cherry
Jessamine (Yellow jasmine)
Devil's club
Devil's ivy
Dieffenbachia (Dumb cane)
Elderberry
Elephants ear (Caladium)
English ivy
Four o’clock
Holly berries
Horse chestnut
Horsetail reed
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Iris (Flag)
Ivy (Boston, English and others)
Jonquil
Laburnum
Larkspur
Laurels
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lobelia
Lupine
Mistletoe
Morning glory -seeds
Mother-in-Law plant (Caladium)
Narcissus
Nightshade (Woody, Black, Deadly)
Oxalis spp.
Peace lily
Periwinkle
Pieris japonica
Philodendrons
Poinsettia
Poison ivy
Poison oak
Poppy
Potato - sprouts, leaves
Pothos
Privet
Ranunculus
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Skunk cabbage
Stinging nettle
Tomato - vines, leaves
Waxberry
Wisteria

Toxic products
Asbestos
Ammonia Products
Antifreeze
Automatic Dishwasher Soap
Bleach
Carbon Monoxide
Carpet Fresheners
Coffee Grounds
Chlorine
Cigarette or Other Smoke
Cooking Bags
Cooking Pots( Metal ) Heated Too High (Especially Teflon)
Cooking Tin Foil
Cigarette Smoke
Diazanon (DDT)
Epoxy Glue
Flea Bombs
Flea CollarsFloor polish
Formaldehyde
Furniture Polish
Hair Dye
Hair Spray
Hand Cream
House Paint
Incense
Indelible Felt-tip Marker
Kerosene
Leather Protector Sprays
Matches
Medications
Mothballs
Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover
Oil Paint
Oven Cleaner
Paint RemoverPerfume
Permanent Wave Solution
Pesticides
Pine Cleaners
Plant Spikes
Potpourri (Dry or Oils)
Scented Candles
Self Cleaning Ovens
Shoe Polish
Silicone Sprays
Spot remover
Spray starch
Tea Tree Oil
Thermometers
Toilet bowl cleaner
Twist Ties
Wax