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| Csaba |
I will be bringing home a SI Eclectus in another month or so and have
been in the midst of safe-guarding my home for the new addition.
I have taken care of the obvious; teflon pots/pans/griddles, scented
candles, cleaners, etc and replaced them with "clean" items.
But I have read conflicting opinions on hair dryers. Some have said
their birds love the warming affect after a bath, others have said
hairdryers put off poisonious gas.
Is there something in particular I should be looking FOR, or staying
away from when it comes to these types of appliances? How do I know if
they are "bird" safe?
I have just joined this group and look forward to any assistance you
all might give. Thanks in advance!
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| AnotherBirdLover |
The poisonous gas you've heard of is "burning teflon" Some hair dryers
contain teffon to help keep their insides cool, just make sure yours
doesn't. If the label doesn't say and you don't have any other way of
being sure... just buy a new hair dryer that you can make sure is
teflon free.
Some other things to watch out for:
Self cleaning ovens (unforuntately you'll have to clean your oven by
hand) hair color (that gaging smell after you put it on that last for
30-45 minutes). Just about all aerosol sprays, especially cleaners and
insecticides could be fatal if used too close to the birds. Also watch
out for poweder based cleaners/air freshiners some contain poisonous
elements to birds.
All this is second hand, and just better-safe-than-sorry information,
hopefully most people here haven't killed a bird by any of these
methods to find out.
-Jeremy
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| ZQ |
Csaba wrote:
> I will be bringing home a SI Eclectus in another month or so and have
> been in the midst of safe-guarding my home for the new addition.
>
>
> I have taken care of the obvious; teflon pots/pans/griddles, scented
> candles, cleaners, etc and replaced them with "clean" items.
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>
> But I have read conflicting opinions on hair dryers.
and you haven't read conflicting opinions on teflon? You haven't done
any research then. You obviously don't have a freak'n' clue. There's
using a little common sense caution and going way overboard.
> Some have said
> their birds love the warming affect after a bath, others have said
> hairdryers put off poisonious gas.
So don't freak'n' blow dry your bird. not a difficult concept.
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>
> Is there something in particular I should be looking FOR, or staying
> away from when it comes to these types of appliances? How do I know if
> they are "bird" safe?
>
> I have just joined this group and look forward to any assistance you
> all might give. Thanks in advance!
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| pammyT |
"ZQ" <wholeytrinity@onetwoothreee.com> wrote in message
news:1118096671.74236de53d5d5f3831cb64803cad8a6d@teranews...
> Csaba wrote:
> > I will be bringing home a SI Eclectus in another month or so and have
> > been in the midst of safe-guarding my home for the new addition.
> >
> >
> > I have taken care of the obvious; teflon pots/pans/griddles, scented
> > candles, cleaners, etc and replaced them with "clean" items.
> >
> >
> > But I have read conflicting opinions on hair dryers.
>
>
> and you haven't read conflicting opinions on teflon? You haven't done
> any research then. You obviously don't have a freak'n' clue. There's
> using a little common sense caution and going way overboard.
>
>
>
>
> > Some have said
> > their birds love the warming affect after a bath, others have said
> > hairdryers put off poisonious gas.
>
> So don't freak'n' blow dry your bird. not a difficult concept.
>
>
> >
> >
> > Is there something in particular I should be looking FOR, or staying
> > away from when it comes to these types of appliances? How do I know if
> > they are "bird" safe?
> >
> > I have just joined this group and look forward to any assistance you
> > all might give. Thanks in advance!
> >
>
Is "freak'n" your ner word for the week Jynxie mate?
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| Graham Townsend |
On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 17:24:21 -0500, ZQ wrote:
> Csaba wrote:
>> I will be bringing home a SI Eclectus in another month or so and have
>> been in the midst of safe-guarding my home for the new addition.
>>
>>
>> I have taken care of the obvious; teflon pots/pans/griddles, scented
>> candles, cleaners, etc and replaced them with "clean" items.
>>
>>
>> But I have read conflicting opinions on hair dryers.
>
>
> and you haven't read conflicting opinions on teflon? You haven't done
> any research then. You obviously don't have a freak'n' clue. There's
> using a little common sense caution and going way overboard.
That's what I love about this group, the warmth of welcome to
newcomers...
Personally I hope you and your new bird will be very happy together, best
of luck to you!
Graham
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| Linda Ambrose |
Csaba: The following is a fairly comprehensive list of dangers in and
around the home. It's taken from one of my budgie care books with a
number of additions made by me. I hope this helps in making your home
safe and secure for your new pet. Congratulations on your new Eclectus
and wishing you many happy years with your special new friend.
---
Linda
1. Bathroom -- Drowning by slipping into the open toilet bowl or filled
basin or bathtub. Poisoning through cleansers or chemicals.
--> Keep bird out. Never leave door open.
2. Bookshelves -- Heart attack caused by fear if bird gets stuck behind
books and can't get out without help.
--> Shove books directly against back wall or leave spaces between them.
Lay a couple of books sideways to prop up the others.
3. Cage grating -- Escaping if bars are too far apart or if there are
holes in mesh. Getting head stuck (serious wounds) or strangling if
spacing is wrong. Poisoning from rusty wires. Head and toe injuries
from wire that is too thin and sharp.
--> Spacing between wires of cages should be appropriate for the type of
bird you have. Check frequently for rust and holes or broken cage bars.
4. Electric wires, outlets -- Electrocution if wires are chewed.
--> Eliminate frayed or exposed wires. Unplug wires if bird is left
unattended. Cover outlets with safety plugs.
5. String, elastics and yarn -- Strangling in loops.
--> Don't leave string, yarn or elastics around.
6. Floors -- Broken legs, bruised chest from landing too hard if obese
or molting bird cannot fly properly.
--> Keep birds out of rooms with hard uncarpeted floors.
7. Curtains and drapes -- Catching toes in loose weave; breaking legs
in trying to get free. Poisoning from chewing on lead weights.
--> Curtains or drapes of close-weave fabric and without weights.
Or use vinyl verticals or horizontals.
9. Containers with water (pans, vases, buckets) -- Slipping in and
drowning.
--> Cover containers. Don't leave bird fly free while you are cleaning
house.
10. Knitted and crocheted items -- Catching toes, strangling.
--> Don't leave knitting projects lying around. Remove crocheted pillows
and slipcovers.
11. Toxic substances -- Poisoning. Lead, verdigris, nicotine, rust,
teflon-coated pans, all kinds of cleansers and pesticides and mercury
are deadly. Pencil tips, fillers for ballpoint pens, alcohol, coffee
and pungent spices are harmful.
--> Keep all toxic items and substances out of the bird's reach. Watch
out for lead especially.
12. Windows, glass walls -- Flying against glass and sustaining
concussion, fractured skull or broken neck.
--> Hang curtains in front of windows, glass doors, etc. and train bird
to recognize transparent barrier.
13. Stove tops -- Burns, burning to death if bird lands on hot burner.
--> Don't let bird loose in kitchen. Put covered pot of water on unused
hot burner.
14. Candles -- Burns and strong-smelling scents.
--> Do without candlelight while bird is flying free. Avoid scented
candles. Avoid plug-in scent dispensers, room deodorizers, potpourri,
etc.
15. Glues -- Fatal poisoning caused by glue vapors.
--> Keep all animals out of the room where glue is used (for repairs or
crafts). Air room thoroughly afterwards.
16. Kitchen -- Birds can suffocate in steam and vapors. Heat from
cooking, as well as necessary airing can cause colds and other illnesses.
--> Keep bird out of kitchen or air kitchen frequently. Keep bird out
of drafts.
17. Human feet -- Being stepped on.
--> Watch out and always remember that there might be a bird underfoot.
18. Human food -- Use discrimination when feeding human food to birds.
Most vegetables and fruits are healthy, as well as cooked grains, pasta,
rice, sprouted seeds, whole-grain breads, cereals, etc. Avoid avocado,
chocolate, "junk" foods, alcohol, greasy/fried items.
--> Be discriminating when feeding human foods. Don't let bird pilfer.
Read up on bird nutrition and healthy eating.
19. Wastebaskets -- Sliding in, starving, heart attack from fear if
basket is smooth inside and bird cannot get out.
--> Use woven baskets or line with wire mesh.
20. Plants -- Poisoning, often fatal, from plants like daffodil,
mistletoe, yew, hyacinth, narcissus, oleander, primroses, waxplant, nux
vomica, periwinkle, all dieffenbachia species, and all plants of tehe
nightshade family. A cactus can cause extremely serious wounds if bird
lands on one. Do a search on the Web for poisonous plants, flowers.
--> Forego poisonous plants in the bird's room. Kangaroo vine (cissus),
hibiscus, and ferns are non-poisonous.
21. Cupboards and drawers -- Starving to death or suffocating if the
bird is locked in and its plight goes unnoticed.
--> Nosy birds like to investigate drawers and cupboards, and females
may look for nesting possibilities there. Always check carefully before
closing.
22. Pots and bowls -- Drowning in liquid contents; scalding if liquid
is hot. Birds regard food and whipped liquids as landing sites.
--> Cover containers; keep bird out of kitchen. Don't let bird fly free
during meals.
23. Seats -- Being squashed by people sitting down.
--> Make sure there is no bird under you before sitting down.
24. Perches -- Uneven distribution of weight, insufficient muscle
development, cartilage formation, overgrowth of claws if perches are too
thin. Fractures and other injuries if perches are not mounted securely;
falling perches can hit birds.
--> Use proper perches of different thicknesses. Mount them securely.
25. Sun -- Sunstroke or heart attack if the sun is too strong.
--> Bird can be expose to sun but must be able to retreat to shade and
cool.
26. Cracks between furniture and walls -- Sliding down, getting stuck.
If the bird cannot free itself, it may die of fright.
--> Plug cracks with wood or cardboard.
27. Pointed objects -- Injuries, deep puncture wounds.
--> Don't leave sharp objects lying around; keep out of bird's reach.
28. Temperature fluctuations -- Colds if temperature drops suddenly;
heatstroke or heart attack in great or sudden heat.
--> Avoid rapid temperature changes; gradually acclimate bird to new
temperature. (Room temps between 75 degrees and 50 degrees F. (24
degrees and 10 degrees C.) are acceptable.)
29. Doors -- Getting caught and squashed if door is shut quickly;
escaping; sickness caused by drafts from open doors.
--> Care in opening and closing doors helps prevent these dangers.
30. Pests -- Internal and external parasites can cause diseases.
--> Do all cleaning chores regularly and thoroughly. Treat bird promptly
if it is infested; disinfect cage, toys, perches, but never spray or
dust bird (danger of suffocation or poisoning). Call vet for advice and
if necessary take bird to see vet.
31. Wash basins, tubs -- Slipping, drowning; bird may try to land on
suds.
--> Keep bird out of bathroom or laundry room. Don't let it fly free
while you do dishes or load laundry.
32. Detergents, cleansers, chemicals -- Poisoning if birds absorbs any
of these.
--> Keep all household cleansers in closed cupboards; carefully rinse
off all traces after use.
33. Vases, pitches, glasses, etc. -- Sliding in and -- if bird cannot
get out again -- suffocating, starving to death, or heart attack from
panic.
--> Fill empty vessels with bird gravel or crumpled paper, or cover
vessels; store empty glasses upside down.
34. Cigarettes, cigars, pipes -- Smoke-filled air is harmful and
nicotine is deadly.
--> It is best not to smoke near bird; if someone does smoke, ventilate
room regularly (avoid drafts). Never let bird nibble on a cigarette.
35. Drafts -- Colds, crop inflammation, pneumonia; birds are sensitive
to even momentary drafts.
--> Avoid drafts at all costs. Check with a burning candle; the flame
shows the slightest draft that a person hardly feels, but that harms a
bird.
36. Other pets -- Carefully monitor interactions between your bird and
other household pets.
--> Be vigilant at all times, especially with dogs and cats around.
Never leave bird alone with a dog or cat no matter how safe you feel it
may be. It takes a split second for a tragedy to happen.
~~~~~~~~~~
In
articlepan.2005.06.06.22.49.01.30472@NOSPAMTHANKYOUtownsends.eclipse.co.u
k>, Graham Townsend <graham@NOSPAMTHANKYOUtownsends.eclipse.co.uk> wrote:
> On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 17:24:21 -0500, ZQ wrote:
>
> > Csaba wrote:
> >> I will be bringing home a SI Eclectus in another month or so and have
> >> been in the midst of safe-guarding my home for the new addition.
> >>
> >>
> >> I have taken care of the obvious; teflon pots/pans/griddles, scented
> >> candles, cleaners, etc and replaced them with "clean" items.
> >>
> >>
> >> But I have read conflicting opinions on hair dryers.
> >
> >
> > and you haven't read conflicting opinions on teflon? You haven't done
> > any research then. You obviously don't have a freak'n' clue. There's
> > using a little common sense caution and going way overboard.
>
> That's what I love about this group, the warmth of welcome to
> newcomers...
>
> Personally I hope you and your new bird will be very happy together, best
> of luck to you!
>
> Graham
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| Csaba |
Sorry ZQ.... I thought this was the place to go to ask a few questions.
I know about teflon, your right... there are no conflicting reports
on that. I was talking about the hair dryer. Actually I have done
research, abut was just basically curious about the blow dryer. I
assumed teflon was in hair dryers, but figured someone on this sight
would know. And thanks to those who did.
Oh and to ZQ... you're righ, tit's not a difficult concept.. about as
difficult as pulling that big hairy bug out of your "freakin'" a-hole!
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| ZQ |
pammyT wrote:
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> Is "freak'n" your ner word for the week Jynxie mate?
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WTF is a ner word?
ZQ
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| ZQ |
Csaba wrote:
> Sorry ZQ.... I thought this was the place to go to ask a few questions.
> I know about teflon, your right... there are no conflicting reports
> on that.
Not what I said, and not reality either.
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> Oh and to ZQ... you're righ, tit's not a difficult concept..
I'm righ? what's righ? What does the concept of tits have to do with
anything?
> about as difficult as pulling that big hairy bug out of your "freakin'" a-hole!
>
Why are you thinking about my a-hole?
ZQ
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