I have a parakeet, and Im not sure if the perfumey smell will harm him. its no done with smoke if u dont know what it is. its basically a liquid in a jar with reed sticks u set inside to let out a perfumey smell. if you know if this will harm my bird please let me know! thanks.
2006-11-04 18:47:41 · 7 answers · asked by hyperactiveblonde1344 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
Birds have super sensitive respiratory systems. Don't use anything around the bird that you can smell.. no perfumes, carpet deoderizers, incense, scented candles, air fresheners, etc. If you have any remodeling done and are doing anything with glue or paint that releases fumes you need to remove the bird from the room and, ideally the house, for a few days.
2006-11-05 02:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have one of those reed diffusers I bought it from Party Lite. There is actually essential oils in it. I am sure that if you get it on the bird it can be harmful but as for the smell... I think if you keep it not too close to the cage it should be OK. I have mine in the bathroom and the bird is out in the living room.
2006-11-05 07:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Birdie, Sunflower Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to say the diffusers are not good for birds becuase of the fact that candles aren't. However I have burnt candles numerous times(about once a week) and my roommate burns incense about every other week, and I've had my birds for almost a year, and they're all ok so far. I know its not smart to do, but when your house reeks, and its too cold to open windows I burn my candles!
2006-11-05 04:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by acekingsuited83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it unless it is right next to the cage.
(I am assuming that if you have a reed diffuser, you are living a nice life with a good environment for your Budgie and that there are no other harmful influences. Just a guess, but if you weren't super-responsible, you wouldn't be asking this question.)
Nobody is ever going to do absolutely everything right when it comes to their birds.
Nobody.
To be honest, in a perfect world, we wouldn't even have captive birds.
We are humans and we do the best we can taking care of our birds.
I am absolutely obsessed with the subject of Parrots and birds in general. My life revolves around them.
I travel for a living, so I'm not home every day. But I have my "Parrot-Troopers" (good friends who are well trained) who come in and look after my guys when I'm gone. I've trained my Parrots to be independent and they view a day in their "Room" when I am gone as a break. They aren't in their cage all day when I am home.
But you know, I accept certain facts of life about being Human. I occasionally burn candles. (My birds are fine.) I had a reed diffuser for a while. I didn't even know that was what it was called and this is the first time I've ever seen a question about it raised. (My birds are in perfect health)
But I live in a very tropical area, so I get fresh air in the house every day year round.
My birds occasionally travel with me. (They are very well adjusted)
The point I am trying to make is that you can't go nuts here about doing absolutely everything perfectly. I don't believe in a lot of "rigidity" in schedules. If you do that, your bird wouldn't be able to flex with life when things change. I deliberately change up my bird's schedule occasionally so that they know that the one constant thing about life is that it always changes. I've had to feed them at 6 in the morning. I've fed them as late as 9:30 a.m.
But they are so easygoing and tractable it never phases them.
I believe in a good, clean, big cage, a great fresh vegetable based diet and fresh clean water. I believe in a lot of training and a lot of interaction. But I don't believe in giving up absolutely everything about being human to provide a "perfect" enviironment because it can't be done.
Believe me, most people cannot believe the backbends I do when caring for my birds. They are well impeccably cared-for birds who are loved, and when I am not working, I like nothing more than just hanging out with them or training them. But it's not "perfect". It can't be because I'm Human. Granted, my standards are wayyy different than many people in that when I am home, I spend a minimum of 6 to 8 hours with them in one level of attention or another.
Live your life. It's not going to kill them and I simply don't think your diffuser is either.
The important thing is to live your life, with your birds IN your life. They view you as their family and their flock. Love them, treat them with respect and keep them happy, healthy, clean, and well-trained.
2006-11-05 16:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this WILL harm him likely kill him...Any scents in the air can be very bad an lead to respiritory illness....NO febreeze , no candles, no carpet dust ...ect...
2006-11-05 02:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take the chance! I would keep it well ventilated.
2006-11-05 13:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by mom363546 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, if he is dead in the morning then I would say yes
2006-11-05 05:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋