Hazards and Dangers
Information on house-hold hazards and other dangers to watch out for,as well as safe plant lists, etc.
911 Parrot Alert  [offsite link]
An international initiative dedicated to helping reunite LOST or STOLEN parrots with their families. Bird Emergency Preparedness
No place in the world is immune to natural disaster. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires force people from their homes every year. Sadly, pet birds are often left behind because there is no plan to move them in the event of an evacuation. Bird Proof Your Home
Please take the time to make sure that your home is safe for your bird. Bird proofing takes some time and thought, but will be worth it by keeping your feathered friend safe. Birds and the 4th of July
Celebrate responsibly, with a little advance planning ensure your bird has a safe and happy 4th of July holiday. As bird owners we must consider how the holiday’s events will affect our birds and make any necessary accommodations ahead of time. Household Dangers
Now that you have a bird in your home, you must be aware of several dangers that exist for your new pet. Hurricane Katrina – Pet Bird Rescue Continues
People who live outside the area hit by Hurricane Katrina have resumed their normal lives – but in Baton Rouge, just out side New Orleans, the rescue of birds continues. Keeping Birds Outside
People choose to keep pet birds outdoors for a number of reasons. However, keeping birds outdoors does present some challenges that must be considered in order to keep your birds safe and healthy. Natural Perches
While it may sound like there is no down side to using natural branches in your bird's cage, some precautions must be taken to ensure your bird's health and safety. Not all plants, including trees, are safe for pet birds. Planned Parrothood Toxic and NonToxic Plants [offsite link]
This page at Planned Parrothood (I love the name :) ) has a comprehensive list of safe branches, safe plants, toxic plants & household toxins. Preventing Lost Birds
By guest author Donna Powell - More birds are lost during the spring and summer months. Here are probably the three most common reasons and suggestions for prevention: Understanding Common Household Dangers for your Bird [offsite link]
From the writers of Dummies.com, a straightforward and easy to understand article about common household dangers. Winged Wisdom article - Hazards & Care of your Bird [offsite link]
An excellent article detailing hazards such as teflon and providing links to information on several other household poisons. The home page of Winged Wisdom has numerous other informative articles for you to check out. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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