Salt Lamps?

[Tangie]

I got a salt lamp for my birthday today, and I just wanted to see if it was safe to immediately plug it in, in my bedroom where Kiko resides? It isn't like a heater, so I wouldn't expect that any 'new fumes' needed to be burned off somewhere else?

 

[SailBoat]

I got a salt lamp for my birthday today, and I just wanted to see if it was safe to immediately plug it in, in my bedroom where Kiko resides? It isn't like a heater, so I wouldn't expect that any 'new fumes' needed to be burned off somewhere else?

Prior to its use, I would check the type of light bulb provided with this product. If it is not an LED bulb, I would recommend changing to an LED bulb. Since it sits inside the salt block, I would recommend bright (Sun) light and not the soft light version. Once you have done this, the only thing this Himalayan Salt Lamp will do is save a little of the electrical cost to operate it!

The Himalayan Salt Lamps make huge and unsupportable claims regarding truly wonderful things. Examples:
Cleanse and Deodorize the Air
Reduce Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Eases Coughing
Increases Energy Levels
Neutralize ElectroMagnetic Radiation
Better Sleep
Improve Mood and Concentration
Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Reduce Static Electricity in the Air
Environmentally Friendly Light Source

The Engineer in me is laughing while rolling on the floor! What you have is a chuck of Salt with a light source in it. The light source will warm the Salt block and depending on the humidity level of the room, the salt's outer surface may (with time and very high humidity) become slimy! Beyond that, its a block of salt with a light source.

Since it really does nothing at all, other than provide a soft light, it will not let off any know fumes. However, there is no way of knowing what may have been put on it, let along for what reason. So, based on the long standing notice: Let the Buyer Beware! Take it outside and turn it on for an hour or so!

 

[Phoenixjay]

My only goal in life once was to lick a salt lamp.
I can report that it tastes like salt.

That's me being funny. I would just recommend not having it in the room with the bird just in case. There probably won't be any issues unless your bird has the same maturity as I do and tries licking it. But they don't have any essential oils or anything, so it should be okay. But I would err on the side of caution.

 

[edwardcharette]

Just ensure that they are of good quality and not fake ones which are now easily available in the market. Though they are known to generate negative ions, they don't generate in large amounts. Salt lamps I guess would be soothing for your kiko. These are from my limited knowledge. Approach furniture stores like surplus furnitures who sell lamps. One healthy benefit is it attracts water vapor thus can get rid of mold and bacteria. So I would suggest you to go ahead with salt lamp.

 

[Aquila]

My only goal in life once was to lick a salt lamp.
I can report that it tastes like salt.

That's me being funny. I would just recommend not having it in the room with the bird just in case. There probably won't be any issues unless your bird has the same maturity as I do and tries licking it. But they don't have any essential oils or anything, so it should be okay. But I would err on the side of caution.

This was my first thought too! I've never licked I've but I feel like I would be compelled to, so the birds might do the same thing! A lot of creatures have natural salt licks and I know some South American birds go for clay/mineral sources.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Back out West, I once was given a plant fossil. Looked kinda like a fern leaf imprint on a 1 inch by 10-ish inch rock.
Anywayyyy... I could not keep the Rbird off of it. He would find it wherever I put it and bite and scratch and chew it. I finally put it in a drawer and eventually he gave up looking for it. In frustration and curiosity I licked it... VERY salty!!! Now, he had mineral blocks and cuttle bones around... never cared for them. Was on Harrison's and lots of healthy fresh stuff... why would he be so crazy about that rock? I had no idea about the composition of the thing, so that's why I put it away.

 

[CDavis]

Back out West, I once was given a plant fossil. Looked kinda like a fern leaf imprint on a 1 inch by 10-ish inch rock.
Anywayyyy... I could not keep the Rbird off of it. He would find it wherever I put it and bite and scratch and chew it. I finally put it in a drawer and eventually he gave up looking for it. In frustration and curiosity I licked it... VERY salty!!! Now, he had mineral blocks and cuttle bones around... never cared for them. Was on Harrison's and lots of healthy fresh stuff... why would he be so crazy about that rock? I had no idea about the composition of the thing, so that's why I put it away.

You LICKED a FOSSIL. Hahaha the things you do to understand the RBird

 

[GaleriaGila]

Yep, like this...

I have also eaten Harrison's pellets and Lafeber's Nutriberries, bitten a cuttle-bone, and licked a mineral block. That's all I can think of for now.