There are an amazing number of things in the average house that
hurt or kill your bird. It is better to be aware of them BEFORE
trouble occurs. Houseplants can be poisonous-as a general rule,
do not allow your bird access to any plant. Even safe plants
might have been treated with bug spray that you do not know
about-spray residue can kill birds too! Beware of windows. Open
windows are an invitation for your bird to escape (yes, even
tame birds will fly the coop if given the chance!), and sliding
windows can fall and injure or kill birds sitting on the sill
beneath them. Birds that can fly (or think they can fly) will
sometimes get confused and try to fly through glass. If your
bird can become airborne, keep the drapes shut while it is
flying (and clip its wings as soon as possible!) Keep toilet
lids closed-many birds have slipped in while trying to get a
drink or a closer look at their reflection, and have drowned
this way. It is best to keep your bird out of the kitchen if
anything is cooking. Do not perman