6 Ways to Keep Indoor Pet Birds Safe

Birds have an unmatched talent in their ability to create a symphony of songs, unlike any other creature on Earth.  Birds of all species easily capture the attention of pet owners with amazing plumage. They have some of the most beautiful color schemes of any animal on our planet.  Flight and feathers are equally fascinating to us and many people are jealous of birds’ ability to fly.  We cherish the beautiful scenery where birds fly from one limb to another.  No doubt, sweet birds are beautiful creatures for many reasons, and they also make wonderful pets.  Some even consider them a major part of the family and they are known to be great companions.  

If you plan on raising birds inside your home, there are some precautions you can take to make it a safe environment.  It is almost impossible to make your home 100% safe for pets, but you can take precautionary measurements that can save your birds from possible risks.  Whether you have parrots, cockatiels, doves, parakeets, or cockatoos, all birds require a cage placed in a safe environment within your home.  Here are six common and effective steps that you can try to protect your pet bird or birds.

Keep Aerosol Spray Away

All toxic propellants and aerosol sprays are harmful to pet birds. Try not to spray any kind of deodorant or room freshener in the same room where you are keeping your pet bird. We’ve all heard of the canary in the coal mine used throughout the 1900’s as a means to detect toxins in the air because the birds died before people.  This is because birds are small and have smaller lungs.  The chemicals in sprays can damage the respiratory systems of small birds like parrots and should be avoided.  

Candles must be Avoided 

Not only the scent of candles can be disturbing for house birds, but the burning candles pose many other threats too. The flame could draw the attention of your bird and if the bird knocks over the burning candle, it cannot only damage your pet bird but can burn down the place too. Make sure that you don’t use any kind of candles in the house while birds are in the same room.

Keep Birds Safe in Kitchen

In general, the kitchen is not the best place to store your bird’s cage and we do not recommend it.  There are too many risks and also, no one wants feathers floating around the room when you’re trying to enjoy a family dinner.  If out of the cage, most of the house birds like to eat fruits or nuts in the kitchen while you are cooking something. If you are in the kitchen with your parrot all the time, it’s perfectly fine. But, if you have to go out for a few minutes, don’t leave the bird alone in the kitchen when the stove is on.  

As we all know that prevention is better than cure, so the best practice to bird proof your house is to use nonstick pans. Even if your parrot ends up touching the pan, the parrot’s skin will not stick to the surface of the pan, and it will prevent any serious issue.  Again, we recommend just keeping them out of the kitchen if you have other rooms to house them.

Carbon Monoxide

Gas leaks are rare but can be lethal. Carbon Monoxide is not only a health risk for humans, but it can be fatal for house birds too. If you want to prevent any damage caused by Carbon Monoxide, using a detector can be beneficial. Make sure that the bird’s cage is well-ventilated with the passage of natural air flow but also, make sure the temperature is monitored and stays within the range that is safe for your bird species.

Protecting House Birds against Diseases

Like human beings, birds can also transmit the viruses, so make sure that you keep your pet birds away from other birds with unknown health status.  If you buy a new pet bird, make sure it is healthy by quarantining it initially until you have determined it is safe to introduce it to your original pet birds.

Risk of Drowning

There should never be a water body in your house uncovered that is deeper than the head of the parrot or other house birds. Parrots love to play with water, so don’t leave the toilet lid open when there are birds out of the cage. Be with your pet birds while bathing them. 

There are a lot of professional practices that you can use to bird proof your house. Having pet birds requires a lot of care, so you must be willing to put in some extra effort for the protection of house birds.