candles and warmers-are they deadly?

[MissLarissa]

I obviously know that my bird could be burned by a candle or warmer, but what I am asking is if candles release anything poisonous for my bird. I know not to use air fresheners or arisol sprays but I didn't know if the wax in candles or warmers were poisonous as well.

 

[RavensGryf]

They say they are... But Robin Has been around me for 20 years, and some years ago I was much less "concerned" about stuff than I am now (former bad mom :54. I used to have strong scented candles with the same room all the time.
Don't do it though . Just because something doesn't kill them instantly doesn't mean it's a good idea. They do need clean air. I even have an air purifier in the room with them now.

Is smoking deadly? People do it all the time. But it can cause problems when regularly exposed and it can shorten lives.

 

[Allee]

I agree with Julie, I've read a lot of conflicting information about candles, incense and essential oils. I don't use any of them. Why take the chance? It might not knock them off their perches but no way to know the long term effects.

Julie, I can't imagine you ever being a bad Mom.

 

[MissLarissa]

Is they're any way to make my place smell better? I keep his cage clean and his play gym clean, but the place still smells like musky bird.

 

[RavensGryf]

Someone else posted something about 'bird smells' recently. Not the smell of the bird when you sniff it up close, but in the air. I have never noticed it in the air except at a bird store where there are many birds.

My suggestion is to check into getting an air purifier. The air is 'noticeably clean'. It should keep any type of smells away. I have a Honeywell HPA060. HEPA with carbon pre-filter, the best type. It's small room sized and was well under $100 at Home Depot.

 

[MissLarissa]

It is actually the exact smell of a pet store with a lot of animals actually. I hadn't thought of an air purifier, but I will definitely get one and hope it helps. Is natural potpourri dangerous for my little Rico? I wouldn't dare get any from a store, but I wonder if making homemade potpourri would work. Any ideas?

 

[RavensGryf]

I don't know, but instead of covering up a smell, wouldn't you rather just clean the air? The purifier is a much better idea. If you get one which is the correct size for the room, trust me, it will take all smells away and smell pure and fresh :04:

Do you have other pets? Mammals? :dog: :cat: :bah:... One bird shouldn't make a smell in the air. If the poop smells, then a vet visit is needed.

 

[Pinkbirdy]

I agree with everyone I wouldn't go there [you have no idea whats in everything].

 

[Dinosrawr]

Potpourri is still conflicting... if you have it out you risk the chance of it being ingested. Generally, using gently scented products are fine when they aren't in the same room. But birds can be quite sensitive.

I've personally looked into stuff like that myself, but we've decided to purchase an air purifier when we get back from our trip.

For the time being, baking soda is a wonderful deodorizer. If you have a carpet, you can lightly sprinkle it on and let it sit for 10 minutes, and vacuum it up. It'll generally absorb all scent molecules and clean the air for the time being. I have a decorative sand and feather centre piece I made that hold small candle jars of baking soda that I switch out every 2-3 weeks, and it helps too. Living in a basement suite with California shag makes for lots of absorbed musky bird smells here

 

[MissLarissa]

Thanks for all of the advice. And I don't just want to clean the air, I like to smelly good air too. I was just hoping to find a way to give my place good smells as well as clean air.