Bird Safety Essentials at Home

Make sure anything you put in the cage is bird-friendly. Leather, wood and other materials can be dangerous if they are not specifically designed with Bird Safety in mind.

When hanging toys and grooming items in the cage, check for bent wires, loose strings or sharp edges that could injure your feathered friend.

If you let your bird fly about the house, make sure any other pets are under control. Even if the cat can’t actually catch your bird, the exertion or injuries caused by flying frantically around the house can be life threatening.

Bird Safety Outside the Home

If you have to take your bird outside, for a trip to the vet or other excursions, purchase a bird carrier and use it according to manufacturer’s instructions. Even the most well trained bird can spook and fly up into a tree, so don’t count on your bird staying on your shoulder while you are out in public.

Bird carriers come in a range of sizes, suitable for any kind of breed. For larger breeds like parrots, you can even modify a small dog or cat kennel by adding perches.

Consider clipping your bird’s wings. This can prevent so many unfortunate deaths and injuries. Ask your vet’s advice for the best way to insure your bird’s safety.