Volunteering at Bird rescues

I was just wondering how people that volunteer at bird rescues ensure they don't bring anything home to their fids. I volunteered this past weekend and cleaned up ALOT of poop. I took a shower immediately when I got home and did not handle our parrot until after. I would like to volunteer more, but I am worried about bringing something harmful home.


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I have no particular advice for you, BUTTTTTT...

Thank you for volunteering! I admire you! I'm not brave enough.

Yet.

GaleriaGila said:

I have no particular advice for you, BUTTTTTT...

Thank you for volunteering! I admire you! I'm not brave enough.

Yet.

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I'm still not sure I can go back. It was hard to see. I know I can't volunteer with dogs and cats because I would bring them all home. If I brought another parrot home, I know my wife would divorce me. Lol


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Jeepnman said:

I was just wondering how people that volunteer at bird rescues ensure they don't bring anything home to their fids. I volunteered this past weekend and cleaned up ALOT of poop. I took a shower immediately when I got home and did not handle our parrot until after. I would like to volunteer more, but I am worried about bringing something harmful home.

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When, I visit a Pet Store whether larger box store or a small mom and pop store, Bird Fair or Show, a Parrot Rescue /Rehome, etc... My entry into our home is always the same. Everything comes off and is washed in the washing machine and I quickly make my way into the shower for a detailed shower.

We never wear shoes in our home, they are kept at the door and never further.

The same process is followed with yard work and field hikes of any type.

It seems like overkill, but in fact you will find your home to be much clearer in general and you are far less likely to carry ticks, and the like, into your home.

Careful Sailboat, somebody might put a webcam near your front door for blackmail! I hear a certain Patagonian conure is getting jealous, thinks you are trying to woo his hen into the world of Amazon Snobbery.

Kentuckienne said:

Careful Sailboat, somebody might put a webcam near your front door for blackmail! I hear a certain Patagonian conure is getting jealous, thinks you are trying to woo his hen into the world of Amazon Snobbery.

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We had to move to a newly built home with such precautions and security systems added as part of its design and layout! A certain response from the Amazona Society on Rules and Membership had to be placed on-hold pending further review when a security breach had been found with Patagonian prints near by.

For the OP, sorry if this sounds confusing. It will become more understandable if you search for the "RickeyBird" Thread, which commonly is found by looking at the New Posts!

That's great that you volunteered! Please go back! Saying it is "too hard" shows exactly why you must go back. Not going doesn't solve the problems, and going may just help make things a bit better.
I have volunteered extensively with parrots and dogs over 20 years in shelters, rescues, you name it, and thankfully have not once brought anything home to my pets. Just use the common sense safety mentioned above and, while there is never a 100% guarantee, you should be fine.

sonja said:

That's great that you volunteered! Please go back! Saying it is "too hard" shows exactly why you must go back. Not going doesn't solve the problems, and going may just help make things a bit better.
I have volunteered extensively with parrots and dogs over 20 years in shelters, rescues, you name it, and thankfully have not once brought anything home to my pets. Just use the common sense safety mentioned above and, while there is never a 100% guarantee, you should be fine.

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I'm going to try again on Saturday. I'm kind of a germaphobe anyway, so I am usually careful.


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Yay!! Let us know how it goes.
And I'm a fellow germaphobe, so I'm right there with you. : )