Paint fumes help!!

[mel64511]

Hey well my sister ahs been painting in the SAME room with my birds with oil paints. Not for that long only about a half hour but i am scared about the birds. Does anyone know anything about oil paints?

[Valo's Moirana]

it sure isn't good for them - i believe oil based paints have organic solvents... bring the babes into a well ventilated area, and tell your sister... keep an eye on the birdies

hope all is well

[Abby]

Pretty much what Bee has said.

I think you need to either move the birds to a better ventilated area away from where the painting is happening or ask your sister to paint in a different area. It's not brilliant for their lungs, keep an eye on them. If their breathing doesn't seem right, ie laboured, use your instinct on this, get them to the vet.

[mel64511]

Thanks She has already stopped and my birds are better now i think they are going to be fine. I am sorry about my other post I just wanted an answer and couldnt find one. i searched the internet and I did call a vet but I think they are going to be fine. The vet said He doesnt think there is anything bad in oil paints but I would move them. i moved the birds about a half hour ago and I dont smell anything else so i think I am going to bring them back.

[FoxersArtist]

A big "yikes" to your other thread and hope you do not get lots of negative attention for it, therefore taking away the needed attention to the matter at hand. All I would like to say in response to a reaction obviously motivated by fear and panic - many people may have no idea what to tell you regarding your birds being exposed to oil paint fumes and that is why you did not receive prompt responses.

Dozons of folks here would likely have flocked to your side if you had mentioned something regarding teflon fumes as most everyone here knows what to look for in a teflon poisoned bird. Symptoms may be different for other toxins.

First I would like to ask you to take a deep breath. I was young and uneducated when I got my first cockatiel and spent many nights using oil paints in her area. I could have easily killed her but she survived with no side effects. Hopefully your birds are just as strong. Symptoms you should look for include panting or heavy breathing, weakness, disorientation, black tarry stools, inability to perch, loss of interest in food, seizures, listlessness. If you observe any of these symptoms, get your bird to the vet right away. Poisoned birds can show signs anywhere from 1 to 5 days after exposure, though inhaled toxins seem to show signs of illness much sooner.

In the future, I am sure others on this board will agree that we would be happy to help in any way that we can, but when an emergency situation presents itself, it is very important for you to remain calm so that you can put your energy into the best possible care for your birds.
-Anna

[mel64511]

Thanks so much Ann. I know my other thread was very well yikes is the perfect word but I was just angry. Im sorry about that. Thank you so much and I think my guys are gonna be okay

[FoxersArtist]

Good to know...Just keep an eye on them. They are lucky to have someone who really cares about them.
-Anna

Originally Posted by mel64511

Thanks so much Ann. I know my other thread was very well yikes is the perfect word but I was just angry. Im sorry about that. Thank you so much and I think my guys are gonna be okay

[Ashling]

It can be frustrating when something you think is important doesn't get responses, but I'm glad that was all cleared up and your birdies are safe. I painted with oils in a room where my lory was with no ill side effects... granted it was a tiny picture, not a massive canvas. I'm glad you sorted it out :)

[girly]

I'd like to add that in an emergency, or something you need to know right away, the internet is the last place to go.

First, you can't be guaranteed you'll get a quick response, and Second, even if you do, why would you trust a perfect stranger who might be trying their hardest to help you, but may not be an expert at what you need to know?

I know I'd feel terrible if I gave advice to someone who took it, and had disastrous results!

As others have said, if you are in dire need of advice, seek it directly from the experts.

I'm happy everything turned out ok! :-)