Need some help please....

[Zoe's Mom]

Hello my fellow bird lovers!!! I am in need of a very specific detailed list of household dangers. I am expecting my first grandchild in June and will be traveling to Virginia to meet him. Last week I had a family member become part of my household due to a divorce. He will be staying here with our birds while we are away. He knows how much my birds mean to me and how they are my children and I always feel like I am "reminding" him to not forget to do this or please remember to not do that. I figured if I had a nice list to maybe put on the fridge he could refer to it often and maybe I could get some sleep . I have already had nightmares and we havent even left home yet! My brother in law is a very responsible adult and he has owned a bird before but I know you will all understand when I say these are "MY" birds. I have learned how to cook and clean without it interfering with them but I am having a hard time putting trust into someone else.

I have been through a lot of the basics and would appreciate it if you would all add to it if you think I missed something....

None of us smoke so I will not be adding that.

1. No teflon
2. No air fresheners, perfumes, sprays or aerosols
3. No candles
4. No ceiling fans when they are out
5. Keep the toilet lids closed
6. No extra food (I am preparing all there food in daily servings with labels)
7. No open doors
8. No uncoverd pans on the stove
9. ??????.......

[Sashagirl]

[size="4"]No chocolate
No Caffeine
No Artificial sweetners
No tobacco
No household cleaners
No fertilizer
No Avacado
No Guacamale
No Sugar
No Salt
No Fried food
No moldy food
No Junks food[/SIZE
No pits of certain fruits
No prescription medications or over the counter meds(this could kill them)
No Over Cleaner
No Self Cleaning Oven
No Incense
No Aroma Oils

I will find the list it goes on and on.]

[Flappuccino]

I think you meant in #6 that you will be preparing their food and that NOTHING else is to be given unless you specify. Good idea.
I would add-
No kissing on the mouth
No eating anything a human has bitten
No flying if there are lights on that get hot
No unsupervised out of cage time
Put a note on door "Is everyone in their cages?" they will look at before they leave house.
Leave another note with avian vet phone # and directions to office
Leave note for emerg. vet # in case avian vet is closed with directions to office.

[Zoe's Mom]

Originally Posted by Flappuccino

No unsupervised out of cage time
Put a note on door "Is everyone in their cages?" they will look at before they leave house.
Leave another note with avian vet phone # and directions to office
Leave note for emerg. vet # in case avian vet is closed with directions to office.

These are great!!! I knew I was forgetting things. Its hard to think when you are full of worry .

[budgzie]

don't let cats or dogs inthe same room as them? That is my number one rule!! I learnt it the hard way!