Scented candles or plug ins

[iraide8u]

I read that you can not light a candle around your bird. Does that mean at all ? or only in the same room as the birds? What about fire places?

Edited April 21, 2010 by iraide8u
Did not like the wording

[Talon]

That's correct, the fumes are toxic for their respiratory system. I do use my fireplace, and I burn soy candles on occasion.

[judygram]

Now if you want some good scent in the house put some water on and add some cinnamon to it but yes candles are a no no around our birds.

[JillyBeanz]

I use a reed diffuser (as advised by my avian vet). They are available all over the place, but don't give off the "vapour" that candles and sprays do.

 

Judy - do you mean boil some water and add cinnamon? I'd love to try this - I love the smell of cinammon!

[she]

I love the idea of adding cinnamon to boiling water,must try it

[Luvparrots]

I use beeswax candles which are non-toxic.

 

http://www.beelitecandles.com

 

I like the idea of cinnamon and boiling water. Thanks Judy

[pearllyn]

I never thought of Beeswax candles Janet - thanks.

I do use the reed diffusers - I love them, I use the old boiling pan of water with some cinnamon in too - lovely. A vanilla pod also gives off a nice natural smell - either in the pan or in the oven - gives you that lovely fresh baked smell!!

[Luvparrots]

I read somewhere that sage is also great in boiling water. Though I don't remember where.

[JillyBeanz]

How exciting! I'm going to try the vanilla, the sage and the cinammon! I love nice smells in my house

[Xtreme575]

Hehehe! Be careful ladies, the smell of cinnamon is a natural aphrodisiac for men! LOL! Get ready to run, or not...

[judygram]

Ryan, no worries in this household:o but the idea of vanilla is a good one too, thanks Lyn.

[JillyBeanz]

Hehehe! Be careful ladies, the smell of cinnamon is a natural aphrodisiac for men! LOL! Get ready to run, or not...

 

Ha Ha! Thanks for the heads up - vanilla pod it is then!

[Luvparrots]

Not to worry Ryan, in this household I let my natural charms thwart these sorts of male leanings!!!!

[carriekinz]

When we decided to take on our new little critter I was secretly sad that I had to give up my plug-ins, my scented candles and air freshener sprays because I lovelovelove having a house that smells of fruit/home baking/tropical getaways, ha ha, but I was thrilled to read that I can still use reed diffusers, beeswax and soy candles! A bit more pricey but the quality is usually miles above what I get at the grocery store. Can I still use scented soy wax tarts (the kind you melt with a tea light underneath) if I place it somewhere the bird can't get near it?

[lovethatgrey]

No candles, aromatherapy, plug in, potpourri are used in our home.

[kihei]

This was a total bummer to me...candles are my favorite thing in the world. Next to chocolate. And my teflon cookware. And my avacados. LOL...if only my parrot was just allergic to things I WANT to get rid of..like husbands, and bills, and bosses.

[Talon]

LOL!! :D:D:D:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

 

I miss the large smiley faces.....think I'll work on that this week.

[Xtreme575]

You know, I used to really like the Hawaiian scented plug-ins (whatever that is?), but I got rid of them before I got Paco. Now that I haven't been around them for some time, I find them overpowering and nauseating. I guess I'm starting to embrace this more natural lifestyle, God, from the ultimate consumer to tree-hugger from the influence of a half pound bird.