The kitchen is one of the riskiest rooms for pet birds. While parrots love to follow their owners, it’s safer to keep them away from cooking areas. Good kitchen safety is key to parrot health.
Kitchen Dangers for Parrots
Non-stick cookware fumes: deadly for parrots
Hot stoves and ovens: burn risk
Toxic foods: avocado, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, salty snacks
Sharp tools: knives, broken glass
Kitchen Safety Tips
Keep parrots out of the kitchen while cooking
Use safe cookware like stainless steel or cast iron
Close doors or use a play area away from cooking zones
Avoid feeding unsafe human food
Kitchen safety is one of the most important parrot care rules—keeping your bird away from cooking protects both health and life.