Be careful when using electrical mixers and beaters. And keep the drawers closed. A small bird can be trapped when an open drawer or cabinet door is shut. Better yet, this is not the best time to bring your pet bird into the kitchen with you. Holiday Plants - Poinsettia plants, Christmas cactus, Holly berries and Mistletoe berries are dangerous to birds.
Poinsettia stems have a milky sap which irritates eyes and the digestive tract.
Holly tree berries also irritiate the gastrointestinal tract. Mistletoe berries are toxic. Trees And Decorations - Keep your birds away from your Christmas tree as there are many ways that our feathered friends can be hurt from them. Do your best to make your tree bird safe. Pine and fir trees are not toxic.