Air Purifier?

[CowardMan]

so I was wondering if I need to get an air purifier for when I get myself a parrot. I know for a dusty bird they're a must just for the dust, but for oily birds are they necessary? Though I might get one anyway as I'm fairly near a main road and get hayfever a bit. I was also wondering if there's stuff I need to look out for with them? I've seen that the ionizing ones are bad for them and naturally the ones with air freshener shouldn't be used but are those the only drawbacks? Also is there a place that would be best to place one? Near the cage or the other side of the room?

 

[Jcas]

Personally, I think air purifiers are great! But they are not absolutely necessary. I’ve used one for many years and I think it does help filter allergens and such out of the air. If you do decide to get one, you are correct that you need to avoid one with ionization ( some units you can just turn off that function) and yes, absolutely nothing with air fresheners. Not sure why someone would want that anyhow. I have two bird cages and I have my air purifier set up between the two. I probably wouldn’t put it right next to the cage as it does blow out a little air and could create a little bit of a draft.

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

I have never owned an air purifier and we have lived 50 years together to tell the tale (tail?). Macaws do not produce much dander, unlike cockatoos.

 

[rheashard2]

I am interested in comments about air purifiers. Mine just died! Can't really complain it was over two decades. Got it primarily for cedar fever. Mountain cedar season is fortunately beginning to end. I can take my time looking. My dusty feathers aka CAG is of secondary consideration.