Household Hazards

• Vinegar, when heated!
• Teflon, Silverstone, T-Fal and any non-stick cookware, irons and ironing board covers can emit deadly fumes when heated!
• Self-cleaning ovens, new heaters
• Burning plastic, oil or anything burning on the stove
• Scented candles, air fresheners, carpet fresheners, hair spray, incense, potpourri, nail polish remover
• Cigarette, cigar, pipe smoke, marijuana smoke, nicotine on hands and clothing
• Aerosol sprays, cleaning supplies, bleach and ammonia fumes, paint fumes, insecticides, perfume or cologne
• New carpeting and drapes
• ANYTHING THAT PRODUCES A STRONG ODOR CAN BE DEADLY TO A BIRD
• Keep toilet seats down and don't leave any open containers of water sitting out
• Stoves, ceiling fans, mirrors and open windows can cause serious injury or the loss of your bird
• Use only "untreated" wood for making toys

 DEADLY FOODS

• Avocadoes, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, fruit seeds or pits, apple seeds, onions
• Avoid too much fat, sugar and salt
• Thoroughly wash all produce to remove insecticides

*****Note:  Avoid dairy products as birds are "lactose intolerant"*****

DANGEROUS HOUSE PLANTS

• Dieffenbachia, philodendrons, English ivy, mistletoe, holly berries, "mother-in-law" plants, poinsettias, oleander and any bulb flower

SAFE PLANTS

• Aloe, palms, springeri, spider plants, most ferns