A Warm Welcome And A Few Friendly Warnings To Keep Your Parrots Safe

[Mdanckers]

That should be fine! I use water and vinegar to clean my bird’s cage.

Thank you!

 

[Angieb]

I’ve scanned through the replies and I can’t find if anyone else has asked the following.

Im new and reading lots and my mind is swirling. lol.
We have just built a new cage for him. I’m having to cover up Rocco overnight and I’m having to use a quilt cover or sheet. I can smell the washing powder on it. Do you think this will be too strong for him? Am I overthinking it?

 

[LaManuka68]

I’ve scanned through the replies and I can’t find if anyone else has asked the following.

Im new and reading lots and my mind is swirling. lol.
We have just built a new cage for him. I’m having to cover up Rocco overnight and I’m having to use a quilt cover or sheet. I can smell the washing powder on it. Do you think this will be too strong for him? Am I overthinking it?

@Angieb, I can't answer your question specifically, but personally I would be a little concerned about a strong smelling washing powder residue too. Can you maybe put the cover through another wash with no detergent, just to get rid of the smell? I think that's what I'd do in the immediate term, and try to switch to a low/no scented brand if possible

 

[Angieb]

@Angieb, I can't answer your question specifically, but personally I would be a little concerned about a strong smelling washing powder residue too. Can you maybe put the cover through another wash with no detergent, just to get rid of the smell? I think that's what I'd do in the immediate term, and try to switch to a low/no scented brand if possible

Yeah I’ve managed to use an unscented one… I’ll was the others tomorrow.

 

[HouseChickenMom]

Thank you for this information. We have a wonderful avian vet, and now with this forum I expect to stay informed!

 

[HarleY 069]

something that has troubled me for years. We all seem to be wound into our own itinerary of life and haven't thought, or planned, what would happen to our birds IF.
too often Bird refuges, or sad rehomings occur, or are occurring.
Have you thought about whats going to happen to your birds when you aren't around???