Macaw Dust Links

[raddaughter]

Thanks for the other links Monica! Can other animals, such as dogs, cause this problem as well as African Greys and Cockatoos?

[Monica]

Just cockatiels, cockatoos, and greys that I know of...

[raddaughter]

Oh good, because I have 4 dogs, and would really hate to think I was causing Harley problems...

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by {raddaughter}

Oh good, because I have 4 dogs, and would really hate to think I was causing Harley problems...

Macaws are sensitive to dust. B&Gs especially. Any dust source needs to be controlled. Air filters are needed. I prefer Orecks, others HEPA. I also run an exhaust fan.

Mike

[birdsnthings]

This does not prove that illness or disease is passed through bird dander. Allergies with macaws from too dust yes, but not disease.
For those who state this as a possibility I was just asking for documented proof just in case someone had info I was not aware of.

Alice

[mamalovesrico]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Macaws are sensitive to dust. B&Gs especially. Any dust source needs to be controlled. Air filters are needed. I prefer Orecks, others HEPA. I also run an exhaust fan.

Mike

Thanks for posting that Mike. For other owners, like myself, another tip is to bath your dusty birds often, and soak them. This is a must in my household.

[Monica]

Alice, I'm not sure of any articles WITH documented proof... but then again I wouldn't be surprised that it IS possible, as previously stated by another member.