When you own a pet bird, you know that there are always going to be things that you should look out for and things that you have to be careful of so that your bird doesn’t get sick or injured. You never want to be in a situation where you have done anything careless that is going to let your pet bird become sick. Metal poisoning is something that you want to keep in mind when you own pet birds.
When you get a pet bird, you should buy a cage that is specifically designed just for them. Bird cages that are carried by pet stores are purchased from manufacturers that use the proper materials in their birdcages that will not make your bird sick. Some people opt to use a cage that wasn’t designed for a pet bird and that is always a mistake. Unless the cage you choose is not specifically designed for your pet bird, your bird may get injured.
If you keep your pet bird somewhere other than a bird cage, or if you let your pet bird roam in your house without supervising them, you always run the risk of having your bird be poisoned by something. Birds, like any other animal, will explore his surroundings. Birds are “mouthy” by nature and will nibble on just about anything they can get their beaks on. If your bird nibbles on something metal and it is a type of metal that is unhealthy for birds, you might find yourself with a very sick bird. Brass, lead, copper, zinc and tin are all poisonous to birds. You bird can run across these metals by nibbling on a galvanized cage wire, staples, the snaps on their toys, locks, paint, shampoos, etc.
If your bird begins to look sick, call the vet immediately. Birds tend to hide the fact that they are sick until they are very, very ill. Signs that your bird is ill include: listlessness, sleeping more than normal, not perching normally or at all, fluffed up feathers, screaming, not eating and poop that is not a normal color. If you notice any of these changes, time is of the essence. Your bird will probably have to stay at the vet's for at least a day or two. Your bird can be detoxified if it is caught in time.
The best way to avoid metal poisoning in your pet bird is to make sure that you are using a cage manufactured specifically for birds. You will need to “bird proof” your house just as thoroughly as you would for a young child. Then keep a close eye on him while he is loose in your house to ensure that he doesn’t get into anything that he shouldn’t.
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