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Pet Forum / Birds / Parrots / July 2003New Sofa ? not OT
I have a concern --I'm getting a new sofa tomorrow. It is not being treated with any chemical/fabric protector, however I heard that new furniture sometimes can emit gasses. To be on the safe side, should I remove my birds from my living room for a few days? ....and when can I be sure that I can bring them back in?? Please tell me what you think..and thanks for reading =) > I have a concern --I'm getting a new sofa tomorrow. It is > not being treated with any chemical/fabric protector, however [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > bring them back in?? Please tell me what you think..and > thanks for reading =) Greetings xyze. . I am bird-less in Bowie, so I am not an expert 'avianologist' (let alone knowledge of cockatiels). Nor do I work with, deal with, and consort with folks constructing new furniture. So, therefore, apply my advice about your concern with the same amount of diligence as you paid for it. . I would keep your birds away from the new sofa if it is made from Teflon (TM) and you expect to subject the sofa to any amount of heat. . I would keep your birds away from the new sofa if they have the tendency to hide under the cushions. Unless, of course, you are a man. If you are a man, it will only come naturally to walk away from after using the new sofa by lifting the cushion into an upright position. . I would keep your birds away from the new sofa if it is made from, or from by-products made from, avocado. . I would keep your birds away from the new sofa if it has sharp, pointy projections. Also, keep them away if the new sofa has little loose buttons, bangles or beads. Be sure to dispose all shipping and packing materials properly. . I would keep your birds away from the new sofa if you ate a lot of beans and cabbage. (It may not be lethal, but at the least it could be very unpleasant for the little guys.) . I would keep your birds out of the living room if the new sofa is bright red. Ooops, sorry. That only applies if you allow your pet bulls in your living room. . There you have it, xyze; my thoughts about your concern. (I had all of my brain cells fired-up to make this list ... both of them.) I hope someone with actual bird-sense adds to this thread. Honestly. . Respectfully, Gordon Lee Great Fritain Royal Memorabilia & Avocado Pits Emporium Has any pet turtle ever outlived the shaker of turtle food? > > I have a concern --I'm getting a new sofa tomorrow. It is > > not being treated with any chemical/fabric protector, however [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > Great Fritain Royal Memorabilia & Avocado Pits Emporium > Has any pet turtle ever outlived the shaker of turtle food? OMG!!! ROTFLMAO!!!! Great post!  SignatureMama ~^~^~^~ Visit Mamabird's Nest: <http://iluvbirds.tripod.com/> And My Photo Albums at: <http://photos.yahoo.com/iluvbirdz> "The person with an experience need never feel himself to be at the mercy of the person with an argument." ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ > > > I have a concern --I'm getting a new sofa tomorrow. It is > > > not being treated with any chemical/fabric protector, however [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > -- > Mama Greetings Ms. Mama. . Thank you for your comment about my worthless information, but can you provide any useful insight for the new furniture concerns of xyze? I'd be obliged if you can render any kind of pertinent opinion. . Plus, I have a question of my own. Can pet cockatiels eat tiny pieces of an omelet or scrambled eggs -- that is, of course, not meaning to take the place of seeds and/or pellets and especially if the omelet or eggs are not cooked in a Teflon (TM) pan or skillet? And if they can nibble on tiny pieces of omelet or scrambled eggs, doesn't that seem just a little morbid? What about little pieces of fried chicken? . Respectfully, Gordon Lee Great Fritain Royal Memorabilia & Porcelain Throne Emporium When you mix flour and water together, you get glue. And when you add sugar and eggs, you get cake. Where does the glue go? > > > > I have a concern --I'm getting a new sofa tomorrow. It is > > > > not being treated with any chemical/fabric protector, however [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > provide any useful insight for the new furniture concerns of xyze? I'd be > obliged if you can render any kind of pertinent opinion. Greetings Mr. Lee Personally I wouldn't be worried about the new sofa causing a problem for my birds. HOWEVER, if xyze has even slight concerns about the welfare of his/her birds, then s/he should definitely move the little birdies to another room for a couple of days. > Plus, I have a question of my own. Can pet cockatiels eat tiny pieces of an > omelet or scrambled eggs -- that is, of course, not meaning to take the > place of seeds and/or pellets and especially if the omelet or eggs are not > cooked in a Teflon (TM) pan or skillet? And if they can nibble on tiny > pieces of omelet or scrambled eggs, doesn't that seem just a little morbid? > What about little pieces of fried chicken? Of course! Morbid as it might seem, eggs are a healthy treat and so is chicken. I would recommend baked or boiled chicken rather than fried, but even a bit of fried, minus the skin, is fine. (And of course boiled egg would be better than fried.) Birds can eat *almost* anything we eat - you are aware of THE LIST? Yes, you already mentioned avocado as a no-no so you must know about THE LIST. But I thought you're birdless.... SignatureMama ~^~^~^~ Visit Mamabird's Nest: <http://iluvbirds.tripod.com/> And My Photo Albums at: <http://photos.yahoo.com/iluvbirdz> "The person with an experience need never feel himself to be at the mercy of the person with an argument." ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ |
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