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Oh wow what a great swing Susan Chloe really seems to be enjoying it Carolyn & Mika

Hi Nims, congradulations on adopting Ice, I have asked around to get you the help you need from other members that have been through your situation and had success with an older adoption. When you do get Ice please post some pics, as you no we all love pics:woohoo: Carolyn & Mika

Hi Wingnut and welcome, hope to here all about your new friend. Hope to see some pic. around here were all about pictures:woohoo: Carolyn & Mika

Sorry duplicate post Post edited by: Carolyn, at: 2008/10/30 15:15<br><br>Post edited by: Carolyn, at: 2008/10/30 15:16

Birdkeeper - Dryer sheets contain many chemicals, that may leave a residue on your cage - the followings are the chemicals that are in a single dryer sheet not in great amounts but they are there as well as scented sheets have even a greater amount of other chemicals. I think you probably be better off just using vinegar and water. The reason a dryer sheet softens poop quick is due to some of the chemicals in it. * Benzyl Acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer * Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant * Ethanol: On the EPA's Hazardous Waste list and capable of causing central nervous system disorders * A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems, including fatal edema, and central nervous system damage * Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA's Hazardous Waste list * Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders * Chloroform: Neurotoxin, anesthetic and carcinogen * Linalool: A narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders * Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled Carolyn & Mika

Thanks so much Dave;) Carolyn

Thank you I am glad you are enjoying these tips, sorry this is taking so long to complete BUT I am running a copy by my Vet before I post;) Wood Furniture Care To remove water stains on wood furniture, dab white toothpaste onto stain. Allow the paste to dry and then gently buff off with a soft cloth. Furniture polish can be made by mixing 2 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice. Apply the mixture to furniture with a soft cloth and wipe it dry. Nicks and scratches can be covered by mixing granular instant coffee with a little water and applying with a clean, cotton cloth. Use your hair dryer on the cool setting to dust pleated lamp shades and other hard to reach areas. Safe Drain Cleaner When drains are clogged by hair or debris, make a solution of equal parts of baking soda, vinegar and salt. Place in the drian and let it foam for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with pouring boiling water down the drain. In the Kitchen Ovens - For lightly soiled ovens, make a thick paste of water and baking soda. Scrub with a nylon scrubbing pad. In a oven that is greasy, add a small amount of liquid soap. To remove spots, use very fine steel wool. To clean underneath the refridgerator, tie a sock around the end of a yardstick, when one side is dirty, turn the sock inside out and repeat. For the bathroom Lime deposit remover, spray a solution of 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 cup water - spray on all lime deposits and let stand overnight - rinse with cold water. Mildew remover : Spray mildew with hydrogen peroxide To disinfect bathroom serfaces spray with a solution of 1 quart water and 20 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract from health food stores. Floor care For vinyl floors, damp mop with a solution of a gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup of white vinegar. To cut grease on vinyl floors, dilute a small amount of liquid soap with the water. To remove black heel marks on floor, rub with a pencil or typewriter eraser. To prevent water spots, dry with a cloth after mopping. Well guess thats all for now, I have some other tips but need to wait till I receive them back from the vet. Happy and safe cleaning:laugh: Carolyn & Mika<br><br>Post edited by: Carolyn, at: 2008/10/29 19:30

Ok going to try this again;) Safe Cleaning Most parrot owners are well aware of the common hazards that endanger our parrots, such as overheated Teflon, forbidden foods, poisonous plants, toxic metals and others. There are many lists of poisonous plants and many articles about the various hazards to be avoided. One other means of frequent exposure to toxins that have not been covered extensively is cleaning. Here are some suggestions for safe alternatives to chemical solutions that normally are used to clean the home. NATURAL CLEANING SOLUTIONS Add 20 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract to a 32 oz. spray bottle filled with water. Use on all surfaces around the house and to clean sprouts, fruit and vegetables before being feeding to a parrot. Baking soda with water is a good all-purpose cleaner (1/4 cup baking soda to 1 quart water) Sprinkle baking soda on surfaces to be cleaned or make a paste with baking soda and liquid soap. Scrub with a damp nylon scrubbing pad, soft cloth, sponge or very fine steel wool. White distilled vinegar diluted in water removes baking soda residue. Dry with a soft cotton cloth. Recycled cotton serves as a good cleaning and drying cloth. CITRA-SOL natural cleaner and degreaser is a concentrated solvent made of citrus oils, surfactants, and limonene (from citrus peel oil) that safely cleans chewing gum, ink, oil, grease, tar, gummed labels and even sticky fly paper "goo". It is the oly safe solvent for use on bird feathers, but it should be removed after it does its work. Using a thumb and first finger, rub a few drops of the Citra-solv thoroughly into the sticky goo or grease on the feathers. Remove it with a washcloth. Then rub Dawn liquid detergent into the feathers. It is crucial NOT to add water until straight detergent has been worked into the feathers. ONLY after you have throughly worked the detergent into the feathers should you add warm water. This applies to cleaning grease from feathers. If you cannot locate a source of Citra-solve, call the distributor at (800) 343-6588 from 9-5 EST. Carpet Care Products like "Carpet Fresh" have been linked to bird deaths. Ther is no safe way to use it as every time you vacume the carpet, leftover particles will become airborne. For odors, sprinkle carpet with plain baking soda, Let stand 15 min. and then vacume. Carpet shampoos may contain toxic ingredients such as ammonia and perchlorethylene, a known carcinogen. Plant based cleaning products such as citrus cleaners are preferable. Use a steam cleaning machine with 10 - 15 drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract per gallon of water. Many hospitals now use GSE for carpet cleaning. Non-Toxic Window Cleaners Recipe for window & glass cleaner : 1 gallon water, 1 cup white vinegar. Apply with cloth or spray bottle and clean with a linen cloth. For extra sparkle, polish clean windows with a crumpled piece of newspaper when nearly dry. Natural Air Freashners The use of commercial air fresheners and candles is dangerous to parrots. The oly way to really freshen the air is to open windows and ciculate fresh air with a fan or air conditioner. Set out a dish of cut lemons or baking soda to absorb orders. Simmer on the stovetop or in a slow cooker for holiday season - water, slices of ginger, spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, vanilla and almond extracts and lemon and other fruit slices to make your house smell fresh.<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2008/10/29 22:05

Wow, Christian Gatiep is one beautiful grey. The pics are great you have done a great job.:woohoo: Carolyn & Mika

That is such a great idea for hanging the net, after the putting a boing in the ceiling incident Hubby was very clear on no more holes in the ceiling:( (but at times I have selected hearing). But your ideas have given me a way I can hang a net and not touch his ceiling:evil: So now I will be out to get my net and the accesories I need and wait until he goes to work tomorrow to hang it. Carolyn & Mika

What a cute pic, don't you no she is helping you with your re-decorating:laugh: Carolyn & Mika

The vet recommended white vinegar 1 cup to 4 cups hot water, not boiling that you cant put your hand in just hot. Carolyn & Mika

Welcome Trevor & Sassy, you have come to the right place for information - I no very little about the older birds with new owners but I am sure that you will get a lot of help here very quickly from people that have taken in older birds. Sit back and read and enjoy and ask as many questions as you want. Again welcome. Carolyn & Mika

I use vinegar and hot water to wash every part of Mika's cage, I also wash all his perches in vinegar and water then wipe them down with fresh water. That was reccomended by my vet. Carolyn & Mika

I wraped all my pieces in vet wrap for grip it is available in all different colors and adds a little Jazz to your perch. I also used white school glue but the fit is so tight you really dont have to use anything and can charge things around if you want to at a later date or just to make things interesting. Good luck with your stand;) Carolyn & Mika

I found this online and wanted to share: Thermolon -- the supplier of the non-stick coatings that have taken the cookware world by storm, today announced that they have merged with Shinwoo Trading Company -- the South Korean company that manufactures the coating. Thermolon™ has proved extremely successful on the USA and European markets and has sent shock waves through the entire professional culinary world. Thermolon™ coatings are completely PTFE-free and, therefore, no PFOA (sometimes known as "C8") is used at any stage during Thermolon's manufacture. For many years, Shinwoo has been committed to the development and research of environmentally-friendly, PTFE-Free and High Temperature Resistant coatings. In Phase 1 of the new company, a new investment of USD15 Million is planned in 2008 to expand further the production capacity of Thermolon™. Both companies will go under the umbrella of Thermolon Ltd and all products will be branded as Thermolon™. Their clients include: Home Shopping Network (USA), MIGROS (Switzerland), Demeyere (Belgium), Russel Hobbs (UK) and Shulte Uffer (Germany). Many new customers are being added as the market need for PTFE-free, high heat resistant, and environmentally sustainable coatings grows. Thermolon Ltd is the fastest growing company in the environmentally- friendly coating industry for the year 2007. The outlook for the year 2008 promises continuation and strengthening of this trend. Consumers appreciate that they now have the choice between highly heat-resistant, PTFE/PFOA-free Thermolon™ versus the traditional low temperature-resistant PTFE-containing coatings. (PFOA, a persistent organic pollutant and likely human carcinogen, can found in the blood of animals and most of the human population. Under a voluntary stewardship program of the USA's EPA, PFOA emissions and levels found in end products must be reduced to zero by the year 2015. It is currently a cause of great concern to environmental bodies and to organizations such as the WWF (World Wildlife Fund)). Posted January 30th, 2008 Carolyn & Mika

Bater is pushing the Yuletide season and grtting ready for Christmas{Holidays-00020139} Carolyn & Mika

He is beautiful, congradulations to both of you and I love his name;) Carolyn & Mika

I am so happy everything worked out for Alex and his family, I love a story with a happy ending. And I guess we should all be happy that there are people out there like Chris and his wife that would go the extra mile for our feathered friends. Carolyn & Mika

Oh! congradulations to both of you, I am so happy you found your new arrival, I am sure both you and Indy will be happy.{Love-000200BF} Carolyn & Mika

Chloe is beautiful and looks so happy, congradulations to both of you. Carolyn & Mika P.S. keep the pics coming;)

That sounds really good, must try them;) Carolyn & Mika

Welcome back Christian and Gatiep;) So glad everything is going well for both of you, I would love to see some pics too. :laugh: Post some when you have a chance. Carolyn & Mika

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Mika loves his boing <br><br>Post edited by: Carolyn, at: 2008/10/25 01:26