Those are odd looking fish - Page 2

digital-audiophile · #1 03-27-2009, 07:28 PM

hmm, just did a bit of google search and there aeems to be info on both sides about the ficus when it comes to birds.. most seem to say it is ok but for a few species.

We try to be very careful about what plants we keep in the house with a cat and a toddler.

I had read about the teflon, We rarely use a teflon pan for cooking but know now to be sure to use it safely.

langdon reefer · #2 03-27-2009, 09:02 PM

i should get some pictures of my birds ...lol its kinda funny i was going to try and make a post on who in canreef has birds and see who has what ...lol

Jason McK · #3 03-28-2009, 05:28 AM

Hey, this is Jason's wife!
Your birdies are beautiful!

There's a lot to learn when owning birds, it's almost a life altering experience!

In addition to teflon, there are a lot of things you should avoid around them. Basically anything "smelly" is bad, scented candles, incense, strong smelling cleaners (especially pine scented), wood burning fire places, oven roasting bags, I could go on for days!

There is a great book in "birds for dummies" that is a good reference to have.

marie · #4 03-28-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason McK

In addition to teflon, there are a lot of things you should avoid around them. Basically anything "smelly" is bad, scented candles, incense, strong smelling cleaners (especially pine scented), wood burning fire places, oven roasting bags, I could go on for days!

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Cats, don't forget to add cats as a good thing to avoid. Unfortunately my love bird fell in love with the cat. I'm not sure the feeling is reciprocated in quite the same way

digital-audiophile · #5 03-28-2009, 02:34 PM

I appreciate the advice

Before we even thought about getting birds we did as much research as we could find. (surprisingly there is not near the amoutn of online info for our feathered freiends as we have for our fish friends)

I'll have to take some pictures of our cat watching the birds.. he still thinks we brought him home a snack.

randallino · #6 03-28-2009, 07:52 PM

Cat saliva poisonous. All it takes is one little scratch.
A really good book is called "Companion Parrot Handbook" by Sally Blanchard.
In Van. there's a good bird pet store called West Coast Tropical Bird Studio http://www.wctropicalbird.com/. Vicky does sell online and is a wealth of information. I highly recommend both.

Jason McK · #7 03-28-2009, 08:37 PM

In Calgary you are lucky to have Parrotdise Perch, they are a great store for toys and info

www.parrotdiseperch.com