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Chace · Jun 19, 2013

Hi, I'm about to go and bring my first Lovebird home and I just realised that the area she's going to be staying in is right where one of those automatic air fresheners was placed prior to now, regularly spraying a scented air freshener in the area. Is this bad for the bird? Air quality and such.

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Chace

BoomBoom · Jun 19, 2013

You'd have to give those up for the bird. If you haven't been using the scents in a while, you could air the area out some by pointing some fans towards it. I'm sure it will be ok.

Having a nearby open window would also be great for her long term health.

Chace · Jun 20, 2013

The area I have in mind is surrounded on two sides by walls (in a corner) right next to a window. During the day she can get a breeze and during the night it will be closed so no drafts. And the other two sides face out into the room where she'll have stimulus for most of the day.

Chace · Jun 20, 2013

Another issue. The reason there was a spray there in the first place was because we have a smoker in the house. I'm going to try and keep the room clear of smoke when the bird arrives, but he may just choose to smoke in another part of the house. Once again, there is a window right there. Will the bird be ok?

MikeyTN · Jun 20, 2013

Tell him to smoke outside, cigarette smoke travels! Second hand smoke isn't good for you nor the bird!!! I would highly suggest giving the bird room a nice fresh coat of paint with low VOC paint, if you have carpeting, having it steam cleaned.

Wdlodge · Jun 20, 2013

Chace said:
Another issue. The reason there was a spray there in the first place was because we have a smoker in the house. I'm going to try and keep the room clear of smoke when the bird arrives, but he may just choose to smoke in another part of the house. Once again, there is a window right there. Will the bird be ok?

I would tell him to smoke outside! Sorry don't mean to sound sooooo dramatic, but if secondhand smoke kills humans, can you imagine what it will do to a birds air sacs? If you don't like the smell of cigarette smoke and are trying to cover it up, imagine how a bird would feel? I wouldn't rely on a window just for the sake of air quality. I would start by "not" adding anything to the air around bird that can compromise its breathing. The window is good to draw in fresh air, but what if its a bad day and you can't open the window, will the bird suffer? Personally, I wouldn't have a bird if my circumstances at my home would compromise my birds health.

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