Poisonous things I should really be concerned with

[KiwiJo]

I just got a bird on Friday, Kiwi. He is wonderful, but I have been reading that certain things are poisonous to birds that aren't to us. What things should I really be concerned with? I know scented candles and incense. Mostly, my questions revolve around mousse and gel that's already dried in hair, and pots and pans because that was the most confusing part for me.

Any other advice is appreciated since I haven't had a bird before. Thanks.


Kiwi, Jo, And Izzy

[Eliza]

Welcome!

What kind of bird is Kiwi?

BIG no-nos for birds include avocado, chocolate, caffeine and alcholol. Onions, garlic and other members of the allium family.

As far as cookware and bakeware, you want to avoid non-stick items/items with PFTE (ex. products coated with Teflon). For stove-top cooking, you can use stainless steel or cast iron. For bakeware, stainless steal and glass.

I really can't give you an answer about hair-care products once used in the hair.

Best of luck with your new feathered friend -- share some pictures when you can :)

[gbird]

Mostly, my questions revolve around mousse and gel that's already dried in hair, and pots and pans because that was the most confusing part for me.

Here ya go

Things that can be fatal to your bird

Cigarette smoke
The fumes from Teflon coated pans
Hairspray or any aerosol spray
Air fresheners
Household cleaning products
Electric wires
Caffeine
Avocado
Alcohol

Things around the house that could be fatal include

Asbestos
Bleach
Carbon monoxide
Chlorine
Cigarette Smoke
Diazanon (DDT)
Flea bombs
Flea collars
Floor polish
Formaldehyde
Hair dye
Hair Spray
House paint
Indelible felt-tip marker
Kerosene
Matches
Mothballs
Nail polish
Nail polish remover
Oil paint
Oven cleaner
Overheated nonstick cookware
Paint remover
Perfume
Permanent wave solution
Pesticides
Shoe polish
Spot remover
Spray starch
Suntan lotion
Surgical acrylics
Toilet bowl cleaners
Wax

[KiwiJo]

This is Kiwi. I hate thinking how pictures do the little guy no justice!