What type of bird should i get if i go to school and i use nonstick pans alot? If not a bird wut kind of pet?

Answer 1

A parakeet is a great starter bird. Everyone else has seemed to give you great information on the nonstick pans. Like they said it is the Teflon ones.

A parakeet is a bird that is easy to train and they are not as messy as other birds. They do a great job at keeping almost all of their seed hulls inside of their cage. I have a parakeet and a lovebird. My lovebird is loud and messy. My lovebird throws his food out of his cage when I am not home, he dunks it in his water dish, he takes baths in his dish. My parakeet has quieter chirps. Also parakeets have a variety of chirps and chirp prettier than a lovebird and most other types of birds.

My parakeet is very affectionate. A lot of people just leave them in their cages because they think that you can not do anything with them, but you can. They are great pets and you do not need two like a lot of people say as long as you spend time with it.

Any pet is a lot of work. It requires much time. You are going to have to clean the cage often. Change the newspaper in the bottom daily. Also, you need to rotate the toys, which means you have to have a variety (that can get expensive).

Like I said a parakeet would be a good starter bird. They live usually 10-15 years with good care. They are easier to care for than a larger bird, and are not as expensive.

Answer 2

The fumes nonstick pans let off are toxic to any bird. I'm laughing at these answers that are questioning why you said you use nonstick pans alot. Thank you for knowing that though, that shows you have done your research. :) If you can keep the windows open when you cook or have the bird in another room while the house is aired out, then any kind of bird should be fine. I like cats & birds. Cats are simple to take care of, birds can be alot of work if you don't know what your doing.
If you have no bird owning experience, get a parakeet. That will stay alive 20 years, if you take good care of him/her. Then after that get a larger bird, maybe a conure or senegal. But please be careful with whatever you choose. Animals are precious. )

Answer 3

Well, the truth is that non-stick pans will affect anything's respiratory system when overheated. It even has lasting negative effects on humans, so you may want to reconsider the use of non-stick overall for safety's sake and a "just in case" thing. It just so happens that birds have such an efficient respiratory system to equip them for flying that they're overly sensitive, and will be the first to drop dead (15 to 20 minutes after overheating - http://www.ewg.org/reports/toxicteflon/slowdeath.php ) if you ever overheat a pan.

As for other pets, that would be time to consider your schedule. Will you have the proper time to devote to an animal? Classes may be short, but think about the time you'll have to use to work on school work, huge projects, clubs, extra help, and of course, you'll want a social life away from school! No matter what pet you get, it'll need interaction on a regular basis and I would say no less than three hours a day is a decent amount of time to spend with or near your pet.

If you really don't have that sort of daily time to spend with a pet, fish would be a good choice. I personally love setting up fish tanks (it's like being an interior decorator :D), feeding them, watching them eat, and cleaning out and rearranging the tanks, and they don't require as much daily care as other pets. You may also want to look into some small caged animals, like hamsters (who'll sleep most of the day if you're at class then), gerbils, mice, rats. They're all very clever and often learned self-amused animals, but a routine has to be built on a day where you'll be able to handle and play with them regularly.

Research some of those animals, or other animals of interest, and see if this changes your mind any on your decision. Since you do use non-stick, to be on the safer side, you may want to keep the animal in a separate room that, if you ever do overheat something, you can air out or get them out of the house and to safety faster.

Answer 4

Provided that you keep the bird in another room, i.e. dining or living room, all should be okay regarding the fumes from the non-stick pans. This actually happens when a pan is left on the element to warm up and the fumes then dissipate into the air and are of course toxic to birds. I've had a canary for about 2 years now and do use non-stick pans. However, my bird has been in the living room until recently when I moved him into the area between the living and dining rooms. Non-stick pans are not allowed to be left without contents in them if on the burner :) and so far our little fellow has done very well. Our two budgies that we had a few years ago both died shortly after we got them...we had them located in the upstairs family room just off the kitchen and our son used to preheat the non-stick pans...proving that fumes are toxic from these pans as budgies can live for some time.

As to what other pets would be good for a student away most of the day...not that you'd like any of these :) mice or teddy bear mice, gerbils, guinea pigs, geckos, fish (bettas, gold, tropical), cat (kitten), etc.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

Answer 5

It's not all nonstick pans that are toxic. It's heated Teflon that's toxic.

I use a non stick ameriware professional brand pots/pans. They are expensive and wonderful. If I didn't have the ones I do now, I'd use more olive oil for cooking instead of anything with teflon.

I've had the same two cockatiels for 8 years now in the same common area with no problems.

If you aren't set on a bird....try an adult cat or fish tank. If you aren't used to fish, you might want to try a 20gallon instead of a 10gallon. A 10gallon doesn't leave you with much room for error in water quality/temperature. A 20 gallon is easier to maintain.

Answer 6

Not Canaries, they were used in mining to tell if there was deadly gas in the shaft workers were working. It may be a good idea to consider how much time you have for a pet. Canaries and finches don't bond with people and need food and water every day, meaning that they don't want you to touch them or get close to the cage. Consider where you are living and who will look after your pet when you are not around. Many people are not interested in your pets and don't really know how to care for them. If you like birds get a cast iron frying pan. Once seasoned you will be surprised how well they work. If you consider hook bill birds and let them out you must have things on the stove cold and lights that don't face up words. A burn on a bird is a burn to the bone. When I went to school I did not have time for pets. Now that I have the time I have so many that I would not trust someone to look after them. My choice and more of a home body now. Good luck. Hope you choose wisely.

Answer 7

The fumes emitted by the Teflon pans will kill your bird, even if they are on different floors of the house because your air system will circulate the fumes throughout the house and kill the bird. I suggest that you do not get a bird at all, unless you can keep it in a different house for 24 hours after using the pans every time. Hope this helps and good luck!

Answer 8

Hi Rose. Non stick Teflon pans can emit toxic fumes that are harmful for any animal including us. many companion birds are very intelligent and really take a commitment. Like most pets, you get the pet you deserve. Training, play time, are very important aspects to their lives. If you are a busy girl, perhaps a pet right now isn't what you need right now. As things settle down in your life, inviting a companion pet can really enrich your life.Going to school can be hectic as you already know. Focus on your studies and take extra steps in taking care of your needs. May your scholastic life be successful and bring you the tools you need to have a happy fulfilling life.

Answer 9

All birds are effected by the Teflon on pans. Putting them in a different room while cooking is recommended, let the room air out before bringing the bird back into the room. If this is your first bird I would suggest a parakeet. If you do not want a lot of one on one time with your bird then get a pair. But if you want one that you want to tame only get one so it will be your friend only.

Answer 10

I don't know what nonstick pans have to do with birds.Since you go yo school, a hamster might be a better choice.It is nocturnal so when you are at school it will be sleeping and around * p.m. it will wake up and be ready to play with you.They live about 3 years.I have owned 2 hamsters previously.They are SO much fun.