tarts or candles

[iraide8u]

Is it the smoke that harms the birds or the scent of the candle that harms the birds. If I had say a yankee candle tart and used the electric tart burners is that ok?

[crossfit]

It is both. First, the candle scent is chemical based and that can be toxic. Secondly, most candle wicks have lead in them to make them stiff and not sputter. That smoke is definitely toxic. However, even smoke from pure cotton wicks can cause problems in quantity. I am not sure what a candle tart is but if the candle is a scented wax candle, it is potentially toxic.

[Talon]

I live right near the Yankee Candle factory, and know many people that work there. DO NOT USE any of their products around your birds. They are highly toxic for your birds lungs.

[JillyBeanz]

I use reed diffusers - they were "okayed" by my AV. They don't have any toxic chemicals in them, and they don't fill the air with "particles". I used these both with my cockatiel, and no with Harvey - and there was certainly no ill effect. I agree with Talon - those Yankee candles are full of so many chemicals, I am not sure how we survive when burning them, let alone our fids with their very delicate respiratory system (though they sure do smell good)!!!

[Luvparrots]

I just bought a couple of Gardenia plants for my living room and bedroom. Natural scents much better me thinks!!!