Ceiling fans

[Christinenc2000]

Please be careful. I have seen a influx of people posting on FP and other sites. Bird on a cage top or Play gym and a freakin Ceiling fan running. Not a good mix

You might be saying G's Christine we know that...................well will not everyone does . I will not post the links but being to relaxed around your Fid might just cause him some harm

 

[faeryphoebe1]

That's awfully scary. Sort of like walking in front of a jet engine when it's running.

Thank you, so much.

 

[getwozzy]

Excellent post!!

There are SOOOOOO many hidden dangers that nobody really thinks about ~things that are every day common things for us, but things that could kill our birds.

Ceiling fans
Leaving the toilet lid up
Cooking with your bird out
Stepping on them
Crashing into windows
Flying out open doors
And the list goes on....

 

[Allee]

Thanks Christine, wonderful post!

 

[Christinenc2000]

What bugs me are the people that say. WHAT . I had no ceiling fan running.......... Um look at your video dummy............ Oops well Yeah it was on but I was right there Um My Bird can't fly

So how long does it take a bird to fly into a ceiling fan while you put your phone down and try to stop him.

Your Birds depend on you to keep them safe from stupid mistakes. Not saying I would never do something stupid but a ceiling fan or Dog will NOT be one of them.

I Pray

 

[gracebowen]

I went to look at an IRN last week and the ceiling fan was on. I mentioned it. I was told he did t fly. I kid you not right after that the bird flew off of me, across the room and landed on the kitchen counter.

Having the fan off at the light switch is not enough either. The other day I noticed my ceiling fan was on even though I had it off. Very scary since the budgies have discovered their reflections in the brass.

Somehow one of the birds managed to flip the switch. I made sure to turn it off at the actual fan. Then I got a pedestal fan. My ceiling fan will stay off permanently.

 

[Christinenc2000]

Its really a scary situation. BB has never flown. He has glided to the floor. I had the fan on one day and turned it off when he was on his Gym . I am a true believer in what can go wrong will.

 

[Kiwibird]

This is a very good post and comes right when people are starting to use their fans. My parents living room has a fan, but they have never even turned it on the entire time they lived there. NOT worth the risk.

 

[getwozzy]

When our house was being built, one of the options we could've added was a ceiling fan and my inlaws kept saying how it'd be good for air circulation, especially with our high vaulted ceilings.... I was adamant that I did NOT want one because of the fact that we have birds. "Oh well you can just leave it off when they're out...." NO! I don't even want the thing in my house!! No. No. No!

Guess who loves to play with the light switches??? My son.... That would be disastrous....

And I know there's no way Chili would appreciate a big scary thing twirling above her in the living room [emoji85]

 

[Christinenc2000]

I agree. My BF is the one that wired this House. I am always flipping on the ceiling fan instead of the light. I have now put red tape on the fan switch so I will not hit it.

BB does not fly. At least not yet. To be honest I doubt he knows how but............. who am I do judge that. Or willing to take the chance. NEVER I would not forgive myself

 

[ruffledfeathers]

When I bought my house, there were ceiling fans all over. I have removed one of them (left them in the bedrooms because it's nice for sleeping and Gil doesn't sleep there). I still have one in the living room. THAT is the one I like but rarely turn on because Gilbert is in there with me. I don't even want to think about that situation!!! I also have my weird "Gilbert is out" habits--my storm doors stay locked, if I am with friends who aren't used to having birds around, I lock dead bolts, etc.

 

[Christinenc2000]

Video's showing up again in FB and other sites. Ceiling fans running. One actually had it installed over the cage

Please be careful.

 

[SailBoat]

I clearly understand the concern regarding Ceiling Fans and the high likelihood of one's parrot flying into an operational and likewise, a stationary unit (not operating).

Having said that, we have had over forty years of fully-fighted Amazons existing in the same home as multiple Ceiling Fans. However, under a separate Post, I covered the importance of monthly home tours with one's parrot to reduce the likelihood of a beloved parrot flying into any number of dangerous 'things.' And, in that specific Post, the very serious issue of Glass windows, doors and mirrors. Now, do I recommend operating a Ceiling Fan at anything beyond its slowest setting: NO! Do I recommend operating a Ceiling Fan with a new arrival: NO! AND, I do recommend operating a Ceiling Fan with a light and small bodied Parrot: NO!

Yes, I know that there are exception to heavy and large bodied Parrots who commonly are not Ceiling Fliers - that may fly up to the ceiling for a very short period. But it is much rarer than lighter and small bodied Parrots. The primary reasons the heavy and large bodied parrots fly lower is to keep their wings from hitting the ceiling 'and' they need a great volume of air around them to compress under their wings to obtain both lift and flight. The nearer they come to the ceiling the faster they loss the needed volume. The smaller the parrot, the smaller the overall envelope needed and therefore the faster and closer they arrive at the ceiling.

And after all, there needs to be at least one Post that disagrees.

 

[Christinenc2000]

I clearly understand the concern regarding Ceiling Fans and the high likelihood of one's parrot flying into an operational and likewise, a stationary unit (not operating).

Having said that, we have had over forty years of fully-fighted Amazons existing in the same home as multiple Ceiling Fans. However, under a separate Post, I covered the importance of monthly home tours with one's parrot to reduce the likelihood of a beloved parrot flying into any number of dangerous 'things.' And, in that specific Post, the very serious issue of Glass windows, doors and mirrors. Now, do I recommend operating a Ceiling Fan at anything beyond its slowest setting: NO! Do I recommend operating a Ceiling Fan with a new arrival: NO! AND, I do recommend operating a Ceiling Fan with a light and small bodied Parrot: NO!

Yes, I know that there are exception to heavy and large bodied Parrots who commonly are not Ceiling Fliers - that may fly up to the ceiling for a very short period. But it is much rarer than lighter and small bodied Parrots. The primary reasons the heavy and large bodied parrots fly lower is to keep their wings from hitting the ceiling 'and' they need a great volume of air around them to compress under their wings to obtain both lift and flight. The nearer they come to the ceiling the faster they loss the needed volume. The smaller the parrot, the smaller the overall envelope needed and therefore the faster and closer they arrive at the ceiling.

And after all, there needs to be at least one Post that disagrees.

I guess we will agree to Disagree. I can not under any situation see a ceiling fan running with a bird loose. I am sure you have seen the pictures of small and large birds that have had a encounter with the Ceiling fans. Last Avian post I read said the owner told them " I ran the fan but he never flew before " And never will again sad but true.

But thank you for your post

 

[getwozzy]

I'll have to disagree as well.... There will be moments when birds (regardless of size) will get spooked, and when that happens they may or may not remember that there's a twirly thing on the ceiling that could possibly hurt them- they're really only concentrating on getting away from the impending danger.

My advice is that if a bird is out- the ceiling fan is off.....there are plenty of other types of fans that can be bought and used if air movement is an absolute must.

 

[ToMang07]

I was horrified when I picked up Willow, their Macaw and Willow were both fully flighted, with the ceiling fan going, (both out).

I'm amazed they never had any issues, but I'd never risk it.

 

[JerseyWendy]

I have a 'little' story to share regarding ceiling fans and 'heavy' bodied parrots. :54:

First off, we have a ceiling fan in every single room, and they are always in the OFF position when either of my fids are out (which is pretty much all day long since they take turns). I'd rather open a window for some air movement than risk a potential fatal injury.

Hunter (my nearly 17 year old YN hen) isn't much of a flier. If she absolutely MUST, she will, and she's good at it, too, but she'd rather walk/wobble to wherever she wants to go. My male DYH is the opposite. He's always in motion, constantly flying around.

Last weekend while the Amazons were out, Hunter got spooked (by my husband's 'fancy' hat ) and took off with a screech. Where did she land? On a ceiling fan blade! Out of ALL the places to land she opted for the highest place she could find. Of course the fan started moving a little once she had plopped her 700g feathered hiney onto it, and what do you all think Sam did? Landed on another blade, same fan. :30:

I will NEVER chance having them on....not worth the hair dye I would undoubtedly need sooner than later from worrying.

 

[Birdman666]

Q. What do you call a pet parrot who flies into a ceiling fan?

A. Shredded Tweet!

This is Captain Obvious with your really bad joke of the day...

 

[JerseyWendy]

Q. What do you call a pet parrot who flies into a ceiling fan?

A. Shredded Tweet!

This is Captain Obvious with your really bad joke of the day...

Where have you been Captain Obvious???

 

[Birdman666]

Down at the courthouse. We're in trial right now. Just taking a break... It's going to be a long hours, late nights month for me.