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Karigan

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Jul 3, 2011
682
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British Columbia, Canada
Parrots
Kitoko: Female Senegal Parrot, born 2002
Talia: Female CAG, born 2008
Mateo: Female CAG, born 2008
I'M PREGNANT!!!!

It's been seven months of trying, but it's finally happened! I'm almost six weeks and feeling great, but I'm starting to wonder about parrots and my health. Some people say that there is something in parrot droppings that can lead to problems and possibly miscarriage. Is there any truth to this?

I only want what's best for the baby! <3
 

MissTaz

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May 11, 2013
481
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Utah
Parrots
Rory ~ A male turquoise green cheek conure ~ Hatched 02-12-2013
I have no idea about the health issue but... CONGRATS on being pregnant!!!!!
 

ShellyBorg

New member
Apr 8, 2013
890
2
Redding, CA
Parrots
TAG Spirit,RLA Danny,Senegal Damon, Parrotlet Opal, B&G Paris
Just like cats I would have someone else clean the cages. After handling the birds wash your hand. Just practice cleanliness and all should be fine. MAny women have parrots and babies! Just remember when the baby gets here your fids need you also!
 

henpecked

Active member
Dec 12, 2010
4,858
Media
3
18
NC/FLA
Parrots
Jake YNA 1970,Kia Panama amazon1975, both i removed from nest and left siblings, Forever Home to,Stacie (YN hen),Mickie (RLA male),Blinkie (YNA hen),Kong (Panama hen),Rescue Zons;Nitro,Echo,Rocky,Rub
Didn't bother my mother or my wife.
 

Betrisher

Well-known member
Jun 3, 2013
4,253
177
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Parrots
Dominic: Galah(RIP: 1981-2018); The Lovies: Four Blue Masked Lovebirds; Barney and Madge (The Beaks): Alexandrines; Miss Rosetta Stone: Little Corella
Woohoo! You're right! Best news in the world! We've had two babies born into our extended family in the past six months and, honestly, nothing makes people happier than little babies. So happy for you! :D :D :D
 

Echo

New member
Dec 7, 2009
1,479
3
USA
Parrots
Green Cheek Conures, Crimson Conures, CAG, Pionus, Budgies, Goffin Cockatoo
Parrots/birds droppings become dry and powdery if allowed to sit for an extended amount of time. The powder in turn gets into the air and you breath it in. That is what you have to worry about. Not just because you are pregnant, it is dangerous for anyone!

As long as the paper is changed daily, there is no problem. Depending on the bird/droppings, I change it daily or every other day.
 

Echo

New member
Dec 7, 2009
1,479
3
USA
Parrots
Green Cheek Conures, Crimson Conures, CAG, Pionus, Budgies, Goffin Cockatoo
Oh and congratulations!!!!
 

crimson

New member
Oct 8, 2012
3,223
Media
5
6
Ontario,Canada
Parrots
Senegal-Martini,1 pineapple conure~ Kahlua,1 GCC~ Flare, spl/b, 4 Lovebirds Halo,Tye-Die,Luna,Violet,8 Cockatiels,Num Num&Tundra,8-Ball&Angus,Magnet&Sunkist,Pearl, Blush, 1 gouldian finch, 7 canaries
congrats Karigan!!!!, wow what time for you, you must be over the moon right now :)
 

Chelle

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Aug 5, 2013
268
0
Parrots
CHEESECAKE (Pineapple~GCC) 2/4/14
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I don't know anything about birds and being Prego. I would ask your Doctor. If it is anything like cats just have someone else do the dirty work :smile009:
 

Blancaej

New member
Apr 5, 2013
2,329
5
Middlebury, VT
Parrots
CAG Quincy - BD 3/27/00. Gotcha 6/00 ~ GW Macaw Savannah - BD 6/21/93. Gotcha 4/13 ~ B&G Macaw Coqui - BD 9/3/03. Gotcha 10/13 ~ Blue Crown Conure Sidney - BD Unknown Approx 5 Years Old. Gotcha 6/15/
Wow! Congratulations! Quincy has been in my life for 13 years and I've been pregnant twice! Just take the necessary percautions and all should be fine! :D
 

Boysmom

Member
Nov 17, 2011
686
11
Atlanta, Georgia
Parrots
Ruby- Solomans Island Grand Eclectus ***
Flora- Panama Amazon
CONGRATULATIONS !!! I don't know about the dropping Q, but wanted to ring in my congrats anyways !
 

brianlinkles

New member
Aug 17, 2011
740
1
Oakwood, Ohio
Parrots
i am the mom of three parrots:
Dorothy- African grey (cag)
Bowie- blue and gold macaw
Nellie- hyacinth macaw
Reggie- hyacinth macaw
Marnie- white bellied caique
Congratulations!!
 

kc_y0

New member
Nov 17, 2011
1,530
Media
2
1
Sydney
Parrots
Eclectus Female - Audrey.
Art - Budgie.
Astro - Budgie.
Mini - Budgie, RIP gorgeous girl.
Congrats!!!! :) I love babies!!
 

SharlenaSharlena

New member
May 20, 2013
66
0
Portland,OR
Parrots
Skittles - Blue Mnt. Male Lorikeet
Starburst -Blue Mnt. Female Lorikeet
Kiwi - Lutino Cockatiel Male
CONGRATS KARIGAN!!!! I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!!!
 

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