Those of us who have raised puppies and kittens know how dangerous a house can be. Mischievous, exploring young pets seem to find every available risky item in the first 24 hours of arrival. There are surprises in store. Birds add a whole new dimension to pet safety worries. Unlike dogs and cats, birds fly.
Birds fly into windows or mirrors, injuring themselves in the process.
Decals or curtains allow a flying bird to see them and avoid a crash. Birds fly out of windows, never to be seen again. Screens are essential for windows and doors. When a bird is out of its cage, always remain nearby. Even a bird with properly clipped wing feathers can flutter to disaster around the house.