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Hi all, I have 2 male quaker parrots (1yo & 3yo). They have been eating a new frozen vegetable mix for the past 2-3 days. I only just noticed that the mix contains onion pieces. They have been leaving behind these pieces (thought they were cauliflower scraps or something before) in their bowl...

i want to make craft jewelry for my friends, and my attempts keep failing. i though clay/playdough would be a good idea, but i dont know if it can release fumes or something. so, is it safe for my birds?

Hi everyone, me again! I’m looking for help with another question. I’ve been really struggling to find safe rope to use for toys for my new lovebirds. I came across a way to make twine out of tissue paper. Is this a safe option or is it toxic/harmful?

Hi again, friends! Two posts in such a short amount of time may seem a bit crazy, I know, but I'm prepping to bring a new baby GCC home in about four weeks and I want to make sure I've cleansed my home of anything super toxic or dangerous. We'll be living in a two-bedroom apartment for the...

Help! I don't know what to do! I'm moving into an apartment tomorrow and we got the keys tonight. They put in new carpet and there is still a pretty strong smell. I'm thinking I'm going to go back and start running the air purifier I just got overnight. Will this help? Will my eclectus be okay...

Hi there, new birdie mom and new to the forum. We recently adopted a seventh month old green-cheeked conure and I was reading through posts about the toxicity of virtually every single common household item, and now I’m in a bit of a panic. According to everything I’ve read, nothing is safe. I...

Hi everyone, long time no see! I was just wondering what kind of paints would be safe around birds (oil, acrylic, etc) because I want to pick up painting sometime in the future. I would most likely be painting in my bedroom or the den area (the birds are there right now, but i plan to move them...

Hey Everyone! I am a new user of Young Lving Essential Oils. I want to safely use these for /with my quaker parrot. I have heard tea tree oils are toxic to them. Does anyone know where TO FIND A LIST OF SAFE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PARROTS? Also, what blends are safe to use...

Please give me advice. My female eclectus got into my birth control pills and crushed several of them up while I was out of the room. I know she had to have ingested a little bit, but I'm not sure how much. The label says the pills are drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets 3mg/0.03mg...

Hi! We have an infestation of wasps right outside our front door. We tried a soap-and-water spray, but no luck. I read about EcoSmart Wasp & Hornet Killer, which is supposedly safe around pets. But we all know that parrots are not ordinary pets:); they have very sensitive respiratory systems...

I meant to post this here and don't know how to move it. http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/22450-what-about-eating-food-cooked-teflon-non-stick-pan.html#post184504 I am well aware of the dangers and horrible consequences of toxic fumes from Teflon and similar non-stick surfaces...

I am well aware of the dangers and horrible consequences of toxic fumes from Teflon and similar non-stick surfaces including pans, appliances, etc. I don't use any of this in my house, but after all these years, it just dawned on me that my mom cooks in the stuff all the time at her place and...

Hello there, are olives bad for African Grey parrots!!!??? Because just now my CAG ate a little piece without me knowing.. And I just read in an article that it can be toxic! should I be worried!? :O