I went out today and forgot to turn off the oven.
When I got home 4 hours later there was no smoke that I could see and my parrot was sitting half way down her cage. I opened window and doors immediately to let in fresh air.
I have removed my parrot from the room and she is now on her play stand but she is splashing water all over her. I usually bath her in the morning. Do you think she is ok or coule there be underlying inhalation problems I should look out for. she is talking and acting normally.
Thanking you in anticipation of your advice
2007-03-16 06:16:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
The only thing I would be concerned about is the teflon that usually lines the inside of your oven. If it's older, and has been used a lot, you're probably fine. If it will make you feel better though, put a fan in the window so that all that air will be blown out of there.
You could also pop her in the shower so that she can have a proper bath too.
I'm noticing a lot of people saying she's probably overheated...was it really warm in there? Basically, you've done the same thing I do every year for Thanksgiving, except that there was no turkey or ham in there. It's really no different, and my guys stay front and center for that...they'd peck my eyes out if I cooked a turkey and didn't give them some!!!
2007-03-16 06:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by sdkramer76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine that parrots are rather like canaries, and their metabolism is highly sensitive to carbon monoxide gas and other noxious fumes. It's one reason why coal miners used to take a canary down the mines with them - it was an early warning system against the dangers of poisoned air.
You seem to have arrived back in time to catch the"swaying" bit before he dropped off the perch for good, so I don't think there is much to be concerned about. I'm no vet, but it might be worth speaking to one, just to put your mind at rest.
2007-03-16 13:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mental Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the sounds of it your parrot is ok. I would make sure he acts normally for the next few days if anything worsens take him to the vet. I really hope your parrot is ok i love them! xx
2007-03-16 14:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Zalia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had parrots for years they do not ahve lungs but air sacks the best advice i could give you is to quickly take him/her to vet just for a quick check up sounds like she is ok,are you saying she inhlaed gas or did you burn something either way take her to the vets just in case.
take care
2007-03-17 08:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by leopardshaz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is probably washing herself because she feels too warm. If you hear her "snoring" or she looks dizzy, or her toe nails appear slightly bluish (you can see the blood vessels against the light), consult a vet. Otherwise I think she'll be ok, she just overheated becuase of your cooker. Birds are sensitive to overheating, i am very careful to let mine in the shade all the time.
2007-03-16 13:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Eevaya 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like she is doing well now but I would still take her in to your vet to be safe. My vet told me that by the time birds display signs of being ill, it's usually too late.
Good luck!
2007-03-16 13:22:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ann 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
She is probally overheated keep misting her and let her flap too cool her self
Make sure she has plenty of water and see if her face is red
If so call your vet
2007-03-16 13:22:29 · answer #7 · answered by Shaun M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you should bring her to the vets. I suspect she may have som inhalation problems, but we can't be to sure. Vets know the best.
2007-03-16 13:32:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
take her to the vet just in case she got overheated. that can lead to dehydration and other problems.
2007-03-16 14:43:21 · answer #9 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it have eating problems?
Is it have colors bold?
2007-03-16 13:27:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋