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Canadian Bird Toys - Do's and Don'ts

Let's start this series with a top 10 list of things to which you should pay particular attention. These are some very important "don'ts":

	Toilet bowls. Keep the lid closed so your bird can't accidentally fly in and drown. Yes, it does happen.
	Uncovered pots or sinks left unattended. Ask any bird owner; it happens ... and very quickly, too.
	Many household plants are toxic. Play it safe, and don't let your bird climb or chew on any plant.
	Self Cleaning ovens emit fumes that are harmful to your bird. New ovens during the first use are also a hazard.
	Avoid Nonstick cookware! When Teflon, SilverStone and other nonstick cookware are heated to a certain temperature, they emit fumes of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). This chemical can kill your birds, no matter where they may be in your home.
	Chocolate, Avocado, Rhubarb and alcohol are all toxic to birds! Do not give your bird even small amounts of these foods.
	Lead is extremely poisonous to birds. Tiffany lamps, drapery weights, fishing weights, bullets, some paint, glazed ceramics, foil (from wine bottles, etc.), mirror backings, batteries, costume jewelry and many other common household items contain lead. A good rule of thumb is: Don't let your bird chew on anything except its own food or toys!
	Avoid aerosols of all types! Insect sprays, perfume, hair spray, ... every modern household has a long list of aerosol products. Unfortunately, they are all toxic to birds. Never spray any aerosol product in your bird's room. Remember that air conditioners and ventilation systems carry fumes throughout your house.
	Don't smoke. Smoking is bad for humans, and it's even worse for birds! Their respiratory systems can't handle even small amounts of smoke. So if you must smoke, step outside to do it!
	Watch out for electrical cords. A parrot can easily chew through them!
	Learn to shuffle! Since your bird needs to come out to play every day, you have to be constantly aware that it's there. Tame birds love to follow their human family and get underfoot -- so look before you walk.

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We've said this before, but it bears repeating. Birds are like kids.

Take you eyes off them for 10 seconds and they're into something that they shouldn't.

What to do? Give your bird lots of attention (they love face time; just watch their eyes light up when you get close to them).

When you can't spend time with them, give them lots of stimulation. Music, toys, the noise that you make when you putter around the house -- they all contribute to calming your birds and making them as happy as possible.

Just like kids...

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