What is dangerous to birds

[FeatheredM]

Post some dangers to birds(any dangers to birds) so that alot of poeple can access info on dangers to birds,
Most threads are like a website, so that other people even if not of the forum can access this useful information

 

[FeatheredM]

Dangerous plants

 

[QB1rd]

Teflon pans and metal wicked candles

 

[Wardy]

Lack of attention

 

[Greylady1966]

There's many threads on AA about safety. Look at Safety Avenue it has many different safety tips and advice.

 

[FeatheredM]

Oh okay, nice to know, thanks for the info

 

[Shezbug]

Teflon pans and metal wicked candles

All candles!

 

[FeatheredM]

Cotton, if bird chews.it and if it's like loose string

 

[MR. Mango]

Ptfe and pfoa coated pans and hair dryers
sprays, cleaning sprays, scents
Avocado

 

[Destiny]

Everything. Basically everything.

 

[.........]

According to my birds themselves, veggies.

 

[Sodapop&Co.]

Everything. Basically everything.

This is exactly what I thought!!

 

[Shezbug]

Kids, dogs, cats, alcohol, coffee, junk food, mould, fumes, fish tanks, ferrets, doors, walking/playing on floors, perfumes, chemicals, pest control of various kinds, renovations, furniture, wing clipping, poor or limited diets, cooking and cooking appliances….

As @Destiny said- everything and anything can be dangerous so it would almost be more helpful having a thread about what companion birds need to survive in our homes as healthy as is possible.

There are numerous threads with correct and detailed information on most of the hazards that people would be likely to be looking for information about.

 

[BirdG1rl]

Ceiling fans...you don't want your birb to collide with one-it can end in death!

 

[Britnicorn]

Even whole millet branches can be dangerous. Never just leave them in the cage for your birds all the time (I see a lot of people do that)

Same with millet branch holders (they’re like a cylinder thing and the millet goes inside) I’ve seen budgies climb into them and die

Don’t trust every “bird toy” you see either. I’ve wasted quite a lot of money assuming the toys were safe since they were labeled as bird toys but they were not safe at all

 

[Zara]

Dangerous Toys List

Please be aware: https://forums.avianavenue.com/index.php?threads/dangerous-toys-list.37552/ https://forums.avianavenue.com/index.php?threads/warning-painted-wood-beads.15259/

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Safe wood?

Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong area, my ? falls under toys (shredders) and health... couldn't decide where to post. My budgies are tearing up all the wood perches in their cage (grr, don't they understand those cost $$ :rolleyes:) So, I want to go get some branches from trees that I KNOW are...

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Bird Safe Fresh Foods & Toxic Food Lists & More

I seem to be posting this more often, or referring people to it, and since I haven't added it here (got lost, tried to come back, got confused, couldn't figure it out... okay, I'm here!) thought I'd add this in, too! The list for the grains, legumes, veggies, and fruits are mostly from the...

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Safe and Toxic Plants

Here are some sites that have safe plants listed for birds.... Safe and Toxic Plants for Birds, Safe and Poisonous Plants for Cockatiels, Safe and Toxic Poisonous Woods for Cockatiels, Toxic Plants, Safe Plants, Safe Woods for Bird Perches, Safe Trees to use for Bird Perches Poisonous Plants...

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Keeping the Holidays Safe

Baking, Cooking and Eating Especially in this season I hear many heart-breaking stories of how pet birds have died because people didn’t realize the dangers involved in their activities. Non-stick coating (PBFE). Odorless and invisible to us, fumes emitted from overheating non-stick surfaces...

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Pictures - !!! Severe Burns from UVA/B Full Spectrum Lamp !!!

*** WARNING: VERY GRAPHIC PICTURES *** Human skin is made of a thick layer of cells called a dermis, with a layer on top called the epidermis. Our skin burns in three degrees, or four. First degree involves only the topmost layer of dermis and results in redness without blisters. Second degree...

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Please Do Not Allow Your Bird To Chew Household Items

This thread reminded me- https://forums.avianavenue.com/index.php?threads/zorro-play-with-credit-card-what-happened-with-card-after.95858/ I have been wanting to make this post since a thread awhile back showing a bird that had chewed on a remote..or controller or something.While these pics and...

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Household products that may contain PTFE

There are a lot of products on the market that may contain PTFE or PFOA, more commonly known as teflon. PTFE and PFOA are very dangerous to our birds. Non stick coatings and surfaces are made by many different companies and manufacturers, under many different brand names. You need to be alert...

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Some Outdoor Dangers for Birds

Some Outdoor Dangers for Birds Many of us wish our birds could spend some or more time outdoors with the sun shining on their feathers and the wind blowing on their faces. In many ways, there's nothing more beautiful. After all, it is part of their birthright as birds. Often our companion birds...

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[FeatheredM]

Not supervising birds when they are out

 

[The_Mayor]

Even whole millet branches can be dangerous. Never just leave them in the cage for your birds all the time (I see a lot of people do that)

Can you elaborate on that? I leave millet sprays in the cage I want my birds to get used to going into. But if there's a risk, I could use a different incentive.

 

[FeatheredM]

Millit should only be used as a special treat for foraging, training and taming. Birds will eat as much as they can and can get seriously sick, there crop can get clogged because of the husks and it will make them gain weight and they will probably not want to eat the amount of pellets and veggies they should have

 

[mak]

Clueless owners.