Aaaaaahhhh!!!!

[Quantumcat]

Yesterday I was cooking dinner and Scarlett was in the other end of the house, "helping" my boyfriend with his work in the study. All of a sudden, from nowhere, I hear flapping wings and turn around, and Scarlett is trying to land on the frypan!!!!! Panic-stricken, I flail my arms about and try to catch her, I succeed in keeping her away from the frypan for a few seconds but not in grabbing hold of her. Eventually, absolutely determined to investigate the contents of the frypan, she somehow manages to get around me and my flailing arms, and lands with one foot on the frypan's edge. Since she is now still, I grab her, but she's burnt herself. I run the kitchen tap and try and hold her foot under it, but she will not have a bar of it. I manage to keep her there and endure her beak for about ten seconds, but she eventually wins free and flies to the fridge, where she proceeds to chew on her foot for a couple of minutes.

What is the proper care for a parrot who has burnt themselves? Not that it is going to happen again! I am going to lock her in her cage whenever I cook from now on. (I said to him, "I'm going to make dinner now, can you occupy the bird?" ... sigh).

 

[Mel]

Wow how scarey, lucky it wasn't much worse. If you can get her to a vet I'd recommend that, depending on the severity of the burn they can become infected and if she is chewing on it that can cause issues as well. Aloe vera is good to use in the mean time - see article below
Land of Vos - Wingtips Articles - Aloe for Birdkeepers

 

[_Cass_]

Mel has great advice! Just remember, don't cook with Teflon pans (Toxic fumes) and no more visits while cooking. I had a friend whos cockatiel flew into a pot of caramel that she was cooking and had to be put down. Sad sad. Lets hope Scarlett will be okay! Keep us posted!

 

[Cowtown]

I am so sorry. I hope she will be ok. I would contact a vet. Like Mel said if she is chewing on it, then an infection can happen.

Let us know how she is doing.

 

[HRH Di]

I hope she's okay! Luckily, I haven't had any burns but several close calls. Good advice above.

 

[antoinette]

I have the biggest goosebumps reading your post, OMG Scarlett was so so lucky.
Great advise given from Mel, and the rest of the crew.
Rather be safe than sorry,

A visit to the vet is advisable.
Keep us updated, as to how Scarlett is doing.

 

[GreenCheek]

Oh no, poor Scarlett! I would definitely go to the vet just to be safe.

This is why in my house, whenever someone is cooking, Cody is in his cage. It's not worth the risk, even though he never goes anywhere near the stove.

 

[Birdamor]

You did the right thing by running cold water on her foot (kudos to you for putting up with the bite while doing it and for your quick thinking!). Aloe vera is good but just look at the bottom and check for redness and if you see any blisters or sores, take her to the vet asap because they can get bumble foot from an open sore on their feet. Also, wrap all her perches with paper towels so she is stepping on a soft surface and doesn't aggravate the burn.

 

[HRH Di]

Good advice, Birdamor. I wouldn't have thought of wrapping perches.

 

[Quantumcat]

I checked her foot and there's no redness or any visible sign of the burn. I put some aloe vera on it like you suggested.

I think she'll be fine, probably did more damage to my heart than to her foot.

I can see why people would choose to clip their birds. But she's so pretty when she flies :-(

 

[Aussie Ben]

close call and good reaction by you. A trip to the vet may still be a good idea though, even just to ease your poor heart lol. Poor thing, you must have been just as terrified as Scarlett

I can see why people would choose to clip their birds. But she's so pretty when she flies :-(

Confinement to the cage or other room (with closed doors), works just as well as clipping in this instance. Also if a clipped bird ever founds its way to a hot surface, it can't get away quickly, just a thought (not intended to start a clipping debate )

 

[wildheart]

(I said to him, "I'm going to make dinner now, can you occupy the bird?" ... sigh).

I dont know how many times did I make the same mistake as above, it is because we love them therefore we forgive and forget. Until next time that you ask him to do something and he fails then all the memories of all the previous times comes rushing back and you can kick yourself for asking him in the first place! It took me years to get to the point of realizing that NOBODY can look after my kids but me.

I still have a slip-up now and then and ask him something but luckily a minute or two later I remember that it most probable went right over his head and I need to do it myself.

But, we still love them.

I am glad all turned out ok.

 

[Quantumcat]

Oh and I just wanted to add, in case you all think I'm a bad pet owner for not taking her to the vet, that Scarlett's vet is three hours away!

Tried taking her to the local vet when we got her, thought she was probably supposed to have vaccinations and a health check and stuff, but they said they absolutely do not do birds under any circumstances. It's way easier owning dogs and cats, isn't it!!

 

[azelea]

(I said to him, "I'm going to make dinner now, can you occupy the bird?" ... sigh).

I dont know how many times did I make the same mistake as above, it is because we love them therefore we forgive and forget. Until next time that you ask him to do something and he fails then all the memories of all the previous times comes rushing back and you can kick yourself for asking him in the first place! It took me years to get to the point of realizing that NOBODY can look after my kids but me.

I still have a slip-up now and then and ask him something but luckily a minute or two later I remember that it most probable went right over his head and I need to do it myself.

But, we still love them.

I am glad all turned out ok.

i totally agree, i can't ask anyone to help me when it comes to safety, if i need something done i do it myself!!

 

[Bobby34231]

accidents happen to all of us, that doesn't make you a bad custodian to your feathered loved one, its those that don't learn from their mistakes and continue to repeat them that should be labled unfit