Frankincense

[sako]

I like to burn Frankincense but since I brought Sako home not sure if this is a good idea.any help on this please.

 

[GW.Joe]

Hello

Anything burning releases particulate matter into the air "X" number of parts per million

What kind of bird is Sako?, when did you bring Sako home?

Joe

 

[sako]

She is a 3 year old African Grey.been here for 5 weeks now.

 

[Dinosrawr]

Here's a thread regarding the same kind of question:

http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/44616-would-something-like-safe-around-birds.html

With the smoke that incense produces, I can't imagine they'd be very safe around birds. Especially with the strong scents associated with them. I personally love them, but these fire-free, essential oil scented candles are an excellent alternative that can be used in a different room. Potpourri is questionable, and I've heard mixed reviews about it. I would imagine that so long as it isn't strong and is far away and obviously not accessible to the bird for ingestion that it would be okay. If you can make it yourself, even better!

Here's a way to make your own safe scents:

"FALL AND CHRISTMAS SCENTS:

Apple Spice: 1 tablespoon of cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 apple sliced into wedges and 1 cup of cranberries.

Winter Wonderful: Peel of one orange, 2 teaspoons dried nutmeg, I teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 cinnamon sticks, and two 1″ thick slices of ginger (for a variation, add a 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract).

Pine Forest: 1 sliced lemon, and a handful of fresh pine needles.

SPRING AND SUMMER SCENTS:

Italian Spring: 1 sliced lemon, 1 handful of basil sprigs, 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns

Island Getaway: 1 tablespoon of coconut extract and 2 sliced limes.

NOTE: Don’t forget about other dry spices like allspice, anise (or star anise for more potency) and apple pie spice and try adding your favorite spiced tea to the water.

Bottle your favorite recipes in a cleverly decorated mason jar to make a wonderful and unusual gift for the holidays or as a thank you to your dinner party host for their hospitality.

In the oven:

In an oven safe ceramic dish, place a tablespoon of your favorite extract in a 300 degree oven for about an hour. Your house will smell delicious.
Slice a couple of lemons in half and bake them on a foil lined cookie sheet at 225 degrees for 60 -90 minutes."