Household Dangers

POISONING.
Birds are susceptible to wide range of toxic substances which can injure or kill
birds either by ingestion {eating} or inhalation {breathing them in}. One of the common toxicities in pet birds is insecticides sprayed in the home, others to include are ammonia,
bleach, oven cleaner, glues nail polish and nail polish remover, pant, perfumes and heavy
metals {lead and zinc}.some house hold plants can be dangers if your bird eats them!!
NON STICK COATINGS.
This warrants a special mention these products is very common in your home.
When overheated the non stick coating emits that is toxic to birds when it is
inhaled.The coating can be found on non stick cookware also waffle irons, bread
machines, ironing board covers and not forgetting irons and curling irons, hair dryers
and much more....
OPEN WATER.
Toilets are the most common source of open water in the home it is too easy for your
pet bird to fall in and drown, the other water sources to watch out for are sinks, buckets, and the
bathtubs,water bowls for cats and dogs.