Passive inhalation of cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke by birds can cause chronic eye problems, skin irritation and respiratory disease. Unless the manufacturer can verify, in writing, that the product in question does not contain PTFE producing elements, assume it has them. If anything says “non-stick” be aware and leery. Remember virtually "ALL" non-stick cookware, indoor cooking grills, drip pans, self-cleaning ovens, clothes dryers, new hair dryers, space heaters, irons, ironing board covers, waffle irons, deep fryers, heat lamps and other small appliances or their components may be coated with PTFE. Anything with a PTFE coating should never be used around birds period. It does not have to be overheated either, even with normal usage, some fumes may also be released and you will never smell anything. The gas released is extremely dangerous to birds and can result in death within minutes. Non-stick cookware and other household items possessing a non-stick surface made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) are toxic to birds. Toxic Fumes - There are quite a few dangers under this heading to be aware of. Birds indoors have flown into pots of boiling water, open commodes and drowned, windows, mirrors, fondue pots and lighted fireplaces, to name just a few more household hazards.ģ. The horrible dangers of a pet bird alone and unprotected outdoors are too numerous to even imagine. It is amazing to hear people say that their bird is fully flighted and it “never” flies away from them and then we receive a call from that very same person telling us how their bird has escaped and flown away and they are heartbroken. Birds can develop concussions, bleeding inside the brain, fractures, lacerations, ruptured air sacs and other serious and potentially deadly injuries. Although birds rarely break their necks with such an injury, often compression fractures in neck vertebrae result from flying into objects. If the feathers are not clipped correctly, or if several primary wing feathers have grown back after a molt, an alarmed bird may end up flying erratically around the house and possibly flying through an open doorway and ending up in the top of a tree! If a bird becomes frightened it may mistake a window or mirror for open spaces, and end up with a concussion. They should be clipped so that the bird can still glide gracefully and safely to the ground. Unclipped Wings - If a bird is to be allowed freedom outside of its cage, it is very important the flight feathers be properly clipped. Water in a bottle or bowl should be checked dailyĢ. Birds can become critically ill within 24 hours of not having water and may die within 24 hours after that. If a bird's water bowl goes unfilled for days, or the bird empties the bowl, especially a bird who likes to bathe a lot, and the empty dish goes unnoticed, fatal dehydration can result. If an owner doesn't check that all water bottles are working properly every day it may be days before anyone recognizes a problem. If the tube's ball or bearing sticks, or if a bird stuffs an object into the tube (toy pieces, food items and such), the bird may block the tube and no longer have access to it’s water. Dehydration - This most commonly happens when a water bottle malfunctions.
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