Parrots are extremely intelligent, curious, and highly sensitive animals. Their respiratory systems are far more delicate than ours. Many normal household activities can seriously harm or kill them.

These rules are non-negotiable.

🔥 CRITICAL RULE – NO COOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE

Never cook inside the house. Cooking must always be done outside.

Non-stick cookware (Teflon / PTFE / PFOA) releases invisible fumes when heated that are deadly to parrots — even from another room.

Also never use indoors:

• Irons

• Heaters

• Candles or incense

• Essential oils

• Cleaning chemicals

• Mosquito coils

• Smoke or sprays of any kind

If in doubt — do not use it inside.

🚪 Doors & Toilet Lids – Snake Prevention

We are in a rural area.

• Keep all doors closed at all times.

• Ensure flyscreens are secure.

• Always close toilet lids.

This helps prevent snakes entering the house and protects both people and animals.

🚫 Handling – Strict Rule

• Do not touch or handle the parrots.

• They can bite extremely hard and cause serious injury.

• If you choose to touch a parrot anyway, you do so entirely at your own risk.

Parrots are selective — they decide who they trust. Even normally calm parrots may bite unfamiliar people without warning.

• Do not allow other people to enter the parrot room.

• The parrot room is a restricted area for safety reasons.

🏠 Cage Safety

• Keep cages away from walls and objects

• Never place anything on top of cages

• Ensure cages remain stable and unobstructed

Parrots chew anything within reach and may ingest unsafe materials.

🧴 Aerosols & Chemicals

Do not use near parrots:

• Perfume

• Air fresheners

• Mosquito spray

• Cleaning sprays

• Paint fumes

• Any aerosol products

Their respiratory systems are extremely sensitive.

💧 Water Hazards

Parrots can drown easily.

Always:

• Close toilet lids

• Empty buckets after use

• Keep sinks and open water inaccessible

⚡ Electrical & Chewing Hazards

Keep away from parrots:

• Electrical cords

• Chargers

• Small objects

• Jewelry

• Coins

• Loose materials

🌿 Toxic Plants

Many common plants are toxic to parrots.
Keep all plants well away from the enclosure.

🚨 Signs of Fume Exposure

• Open-mouth breathing

• Wheezing

• Lethargy

• Disorientation

• Rapid breathing

• Seizures

🆘 What To Do Immediately

1. Remove the parrot from the area at once.

2. Stop the source of fumes.

3. Contact an avian veterinarian immediately.

4. Monitor closely — even mild exposure can cause lasting damage.

Parrots depend entirely on a safe environment. What seems harmless to humans can be fatal to birds — and in rural areas, simple habits like closing doors can prevent serious danger.

Thank you for helping keep them safe.