Cooking in your house may kill your Bird

[Dr.Oviparous]

This is the First I've heard of this. Is this common knowledge? I'm looking for more references for this information, something more tangible. Maybe an actual study on the subject, or some sort of proof. But for now I've stopped using non-stick surfaces. Better safe than sorry. The paragraph was copied from My cockatoos.com.

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>COOKWARE ALERT!.. Teflon kills! All nonstick surfaces have Teflon type coatings that produce a gas that kills birds - FAST! Opt for stainless, alum, copper, glass, or enamel. TEFLON coatings can be found in many household appliances - ovens, toasters, irons, waffle irons, coffeemakers, hairdryers, etc. If you think just this one time won't hurt, YOU ARE WRONG! If you can't part with the nonstick stuff, then at some point you will be parting with your parrot from death of the fumes.
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-Juggalo
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[JuliusSqueezer]

I have heard this too. Megan and her mom were talking about this when shopping for Megan's household goods before she moved down here. I don't know how sensitive they are supposed to be though but ...I cook everything with cast iron or stainless steel anyway.
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[bensnacks]

Surely If enough ventilation was provided it wouldn't
be a problem?????? [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img]
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[Dr.Oviparous]

I agree ben, how how much is enough, you think? And Don't call me Shurly! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img]

Does anyone know exactly what teflon is? Some type of plastic... alloy mabye? (if there is such a thing) But what goes into teflon. If some kind chemical is used in it's construction, That would be a reason why is is a hazard for birds. But why does it not affect us? People use hair dryers inches from their faces, if they can kill a bird, wonder if there are any long term effects. -Juggalo
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[JuliusSqueezer]

Maybe this will help....

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Household safety for birds

[savannah_babe]

yes, i have heard that too, along with insence, cigarette smoke, caffene, chocolate. there are so many different things that are toxic to birds. it isnt easy to avoid them all though, i do have to say that..
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[Dr.Oviparous]

Thanks JS, just what I was looking for:<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE> With regard to non-stick coatings and birds, veterinary experts advise keeping pet birds away from cooking and cleaning fumes. These fumes can be hazardous to birds because birds are small and have very sensitive respiratory systems. This includes fumes from many household cleaning products, fumes from overheated cooking fats, and fumes from overheated non-stick cookware made with PTFE coating. </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
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