20 HOUSEHOLD DANGERS TO PET BIRDS - these could hurt or kill your parrot | BirdNerdSophie

[@dean6816]

I really had my heart set on a cockatiel until you mentioned the air fryer thing. I live alone in a small flat and use an air fryer mostly everyday, Thanks for info.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

There may be some bird safe air fryers out there but I’m yet to find one!

[@Threatlevelmargar]

If you have small birds, don't sit paper towel rolls upright in your bird room! My budgie got herself stuck because she fell down in and I thankfully found her. But if I hadn't, she'd be dead, she was so scared and stressed.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They can definitely get themselves stuck in all sorts of places for sure - glad your little one is okay!

[@katelyn371]

Please make a video on common products that are safe or alternatives go common things that are safe for birds! I'd love to watch that

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I'll see what I can do! Any particular types of products you'd like to see in the video?

[@soaring.phoenix]

3:42 Yes, a video about safe kind of cookware pls 🙏

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I'll add it to my list!

[@klausbaerl8090]

wow, really great video! Doesn't make me more paranoid as I already am, when it comes to my beloved birds. Having birds made me more aware of all this things, changed my eating and food-buying habits, cleaners, even clothings etc. Anything that's dangerous for birds or animals in general can not be good for humans in the long term (chocolate aside... 😆)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I agree on all points including chocolate 😂

[@renoldojeffrey4653]

Thank you for this, to further defend the not having dogs and birds together, my friend lost her cockatiel to her dog attacking him when he was outside of his cage and landed. It just took two seconds. I’ve heard of another story like this too, it’s never worth it

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It’s scary how quickly an incident like that can happen - no one expects it to happen until it does 😢

[@ko.wildlifephotography]

Humidifiers sometimes have Teflon in them too so they need to be researched before getting one as well

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They do sometimes, basically everything’s is a risk 😅

[@BartZeal]

Summary of the video for my own use, might as well post it for others. Get an airpurifyer for your own and your bird's health. These things are dangerous for parrots: 1. Any non-stick products 2. Anything airbased; candles and such. (burning or spraying anything) 3. Air Polutants; BBQ smoke, smoking any substance at all. 4. Make sure the doors/windows are shut before opening the bird cage. 5. Don't feed poisonous or unhealthy foods: Avocado, human processed food (not even a crumb), human drinks. 6. Indigestable fibers; they come from unsuitable toys (plastics, fabrics, cotton rope, etc.). 7. Household cleaners (incl the chemicals that end up in the air). 8. Mixing birds with other pets. 9. electrical cables and wires 10. Many poisonous plants (flower bouquets, See safe and toxic list in the description) 11. ceiling fans. (1 accident and you're gonna be cleaning up feathers for the rest of the day). 12. cooking when your bird is out (unless you like eating a different kind of chicken) 13. Open water (toilet seat lid up, sinks of water, bathtubs, etc.) 14. VOC's; volatile organic compounds. (off-gassing of New furniture, painting, glueing, dry-cleaning, solvents, flooring). 15. drafts; put your birds in a well circulated area, but the temperature fluctuation of a draft gives bird's body stress = sick 16. Incorrect levels of humidity and temperature. (between 50 and 70 percent humidity, minimum 18 degrees Celcius.) 17. heavy metal poisoning; galvanized material, lead, etc. (like cheap toys, metal bells need to be stainless steel)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Lots more dangers to look out for as well unfortunately!

[@usernamespoof2625]

A friend showed me this video, good to see people are doing their best to get this information out there!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@dottiestbanjo4508]

I personally also think things like lipice or lipstick, makeup in general can be toxic. If the bird picks at your face or lips. Not sure if that is worth mentioning. I had always just thought of it. Love this video tho! ❤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Oh yes I definitely agree! I don’t wear make up so no worries over here 😊

[@CLEOtheConure]

Wow, this video helped so much, I am already starting to bird proof my house for my new bird I’m getting soon.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It’s great to be prepared 😊

[@momac9748]

Please video with safe cookwear ❤ it would be really helpful

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I'll add it to my list!

[@annevanes9537]

Great information! So many of these things should be common knowledge.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@debbielouth2281]

Ollie wants to talk to your birdies 😂🐣

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Cute 🥰

[@ginatruiolo]

Is humans forget about the toxins in everyday items and in food, its sooo vital to research what your buying. Not only are these items dangerous to parrots, they also pose a huge danger to humans.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Totally agree ! 💙

[@ferrets4]

Excellent information

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! 😊

[@sann2144]

Thanks for sharing!❤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@ko.wildlifephotography]

Heavy metal - apparently some of the bird toys may have it in them - the clips and bells definitely as you say. I purchased the lead testing swabs but not sure whether the swab itself would not cause problems so didn’t test anything as yet

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Yes I don’t trust any of those cheap metal toys - stainless steel isn’t cheap so if a metal toy is cheap, that would ring alarm bells (pardon the pun!)

[@edgufler1122]

Very happy you mentioned those Parrot Safe Candles. They are dangerous to pet birds and that Guy is total #%$#*&+* pardon my french.. Thank you Sophie .... you'd never lead us astray.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are honestly the most ridiculous product- no one needs candles in their like that much 😂 thanks for watching!

[@user-sb5zz2rl1j]

How about Tognana cookware? It's made in Italy and I don't know if you have it in UK.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I've had a look but honestly I think contacting the brand would be a better option to check exactly what they're made from as the listings are a bit unclear to me!

[@rachelle6448]

What about pure essential oils in a diffuser? I already attempt to keep our house as low tox as possible and stopped using candles over 5 years ago but I love using pure essential oils (low amounts) on a daily basis usually. Our small dog seems to be ok with them but I can appreciate birds might be different.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey! It’s deffo not recommended for birds as it irritates their respiratory system!

[@ko.wildlifephotography]

I love plants but always mindful which ones I can have in the room they are in (for whatever reason they only keep to the living room) so any potentially poisonous ones are in the kitchen (because I definitely don’t let them come there) I have a Bird of Paradise there. In their immediate surroundings I have orchids and money trees. They are not interested in any plants so that is lucky It is a minefield with the other stuff. Because one can read up on a plant but other items are often not marked or one doesn’t have any way of finding what is in there (with the VOC especially)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It really is so hard to sift through what’s safe and not - just shows that birds are not a suitable pet for everyone!

[@jaelyn27]

Could you talk more about avocado? Is it linked to long term effects down the line for birds? Or more immediate? Asking bc my parrot had previously been given avocado before we got him 10 years ago. We’ve never given it to him but just curious if there’s any behaviors or concerns with him that could be linked to that.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Avocado can kill birds very quickly - in the wild they slowly ripen naturally on trees which eliminates the toxin persin from the fruit so animals can eat it. For avocados sold in stores, they are taken off the trees and speed ripened which doesn't get rid of the toxin. Once parrots are exposed to avocado, there isn't much of a treatment option to help them unfortunately. It's possible that your bird was very lucky and came in to contact with an avocado with much lower levels of persin but this is very rare!

[@AlannaKeene-du4wx]

Hi Sophie, Do you happen to know if silicone baking mats are safe for use around birds?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

There’s evidence to suggest they could be so it’s best not to use them 😊

[@roseankara3054]

Thanks once again sophie! Haha , one more question since you know so much about these lovely birds!!, are your cockatiels sometimes aggressive? Like they are tamed and will fly after you to sit on you but *sometimes* won't step up and try to bite? Please let me know! *also one more question* does your cockatiels sing when you are out of the room? Do they do that to catch your attention or want you inside the room?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Sometimes they will beak us and not want to step up but if we show them a treat they usually will! And yes they will sing when we are out of the room - the do it more to annoy each other though!

[@roseankara3054]

@@BirdNerdSophie alrighty thanks so much!!

[@jenniferCastellano927]

Oh my gosh! , I use a hair dryer! I had no idea about those. How is my parrot still alive after all these years? Although when I use it an in the bathroom with the door closed and she is all the way in other room.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Not every hairdryer has a non stick coating but many do. The proximity to your bird will also be a factor

[@Yuiilee]

Hey, thanks for this video! I have a question, you know zupreem pellets? Can I give my cockatiels the budgie size zupreem pellets or the cockatiel pellets? Is it just the size difference or the difference in the pellets ingredients?, Also what's the expiry date for the zupreem pellets onces it's opened?,where should we store it? In fridge or room temperature? How many tablespoons does your cockatiels eat everyday? Once or twice a day? Please answer all my questions! Thanks for the help you have been doing for me since I started watching your videos, such a lovely person you are. Much love to your birds aswell.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching! If I’m being honest, I wouldn’t feed Zupreem pellets - take a look at the ingredients list! I’d recommend watching my diet and nutrition playlist! 😊

[@Yuiilee]

@@BirdNerdSophie why not? I heard it's really good, may I know why please? I can't find a bad review!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@Yuiilee the main ingredients are corn, soy, wheat and sugar which are filler ingredients not suited to parrots! They’re also heat treated which increases inflammatory compounds. The only pellets we offer are TOPs as they’re cold pressed and the ingredients are great, but they are not a large part of our bird’s diet!

[@Yuiilee]

​​@@BirdNerdSophiewhat if I don't have them available, then is it best to just feed them the available natural pellets of any brand?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@Yuiilee I’d recommend watching this video for more info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6qaaIqMdsqta7c

[@KeenEquine]

Thank you for this video! I have a couple questions, in the room next to my birds room my mum has a scented candle, she never lights it but leaves the lid off and it make the whole room and outside the room smell like the candle, I have asked her to leave the lid on or at least shut her door but she refuses to, is that going to be harmful to my birds? Also, I’m going on holiday for a week and my birds will be looked after in a different house but before we go my mum is cleaning the oven with oven cleaner so it has a week to air out before my birds come back into the house, is that going to be safe for my birds to come back into the house?? I do have a air purifier in their room and always shut the door

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey! If you can smell the scent where the birds are, then they will be breathing it in as well. Oven cleaners are very toxic to birds - I can’t say for certain if the chemicals will have gone in that time, especially if the windows and doors are closed because you are away!

[@livi6886]

Hello! I have a 2 year old cockatiel named Atlas. Atlas is currently my only bird, and I am considering getting another bird as a companion for him. Do birds only bond with other birds of the same species, or could I consider getting a budgie or GCC? Hopefully Atlas also could meet a potential new bird before we buy them to make sure they will get along.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Cockatiels tend to get bullied by other species, especially conures and budgies, so we usually recommend going with another cockatiel!

[@livi6886]

@@BirdNerdSophie good to know!

[@kiritm829]

We use air purifier (Honeywell HPA 100 HEPA filter) for our Conure at night near her cage. I noticed the purifier emits a sweet smelling odor. Is such odor harmful for her?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Air purifiers shouldn’t have an odour! When did you last change/clean the filter?

[@kiritm829]

Thank you for prompt response. There are two filters in the air purifier. Outer filter (black foam) was cleaned a week ago and replaced after the purifier alerted. On inspection the inside HEPA filter looked clean after couple of months of constant running. Upon turning off the purifier the odor has gone away. New filters are on order. We will see if the odor returns. By the way we also have humidifier running at night near the cage at low setting; in case combination of purifier and humidity causes a sweet odor. Point is, since perfume odors are harmful to birds, could this sweet odor be harmful? Again, thank you for all the work you are doing to protect our feather families.

[@nirvool_6968]

Wanted to ask, I am getting cockatiels soon and I have the choice of getting a pair or a single cockatiel(Hand Tamed), I have heard online that getting 2 birds could result in them not wanting to be tame at all and becoming completely untamed, is this true, or is this just another internet rumour? and if it is true, could I tame one bird first then buy another, tame that one and then introduce them?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It's another internet rumour - we have 4 pairs and all love interacting with us as much as each other! It would be much easier and less work if you get them at the same time!

[@richardlim1856]

nice video

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks!

[@azeen.aep_7]

by bird keeps hitting himself on the mirror

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’d recommend covering the mirror!

[@WolfGamer2000YT]

In short dont smoke marijuana, cocaine and dont use the vacuum near the bird

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You can vacuum near your bird! I definitely don’t recommend the other two 😅