15/12/2023
Little birds less likely on some of these but... great holiday tip:)
Keeping Your Parrot Safe During The Christmas Holidays 🎄🎅🏼
Everyone loves the Christmas holidays - but the holidays don’t always love our companion parrots
Below are some possible dangers to be on the lookout for :
1. Parrots in the kitchen: hot pans and stove burners (burns, scalding), fumes from Teflon‐ coated pans (toxic), kitchen sink (danger from drowning in sink filled with water, the same with bathroom sinks and toilets), preparation areas for poultry may be contaminated with bacteria. Much better if a bird is kept right out of these areas
2. Lighted candles or other fragrances, different fragrances and smells may be present during holidays (cooking fumes, lighted candles) Watch your bird for signs of respiratory distress from these. Also be on the alert for burns from lighted candles
3. Christmas tree and ornaments, sparkly tinsel and other items are tempting toys ‐ chewed on and ingested will cause serious digestive problems
4. Electric lights and toys, wire cords are an electrocution hazard, particularly when chewed on
5. Small toys and parts, these swallowed can cause serious digestive issues
6. Rich and sweet foods, too much or certain high‐fat or high‐sugar goodies may upset digestive systems in pet birds, or worse
7. Increased activity / loud music & additional company, pet birds like routine – more things happening and strange people dropping in can upset them. Look for feather plucking or screaming when none present before. Make sure you give your bird extra attention, there’s a good chance he/she is stressed
8. Increased risk of escape, when guests come calling ensure that they know to keep doors, windows and other areas of escape firmly closed. Better yet, this is the time for birds to be busy in their own room/enclosure
9. Small children and other pets, in the excitement one may bite the other. Danger of trampling on small birds underfoot
10. Pets as Christmas presents – Christmas is not a good time for newly adopted parrots to become secure in their new surroundings, everything is too hyper & too busy
Keeping in mind that your parrot is a very intelligent, curious animal will help remind you that he/she can get into as much trouble (and more!) as a small human toddler. Always consult your avian vet if you encounter a problem with your parrot. By being cautious and avoiding tragedy you can enjoy your Christmas holidays with your entire family, & feathered companion
Stay safe feathered friends 👀 🦜 🎄
Credit / Source : Me & Angel 😄