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Will my English budgie be all right?

I caught her breaking off pieces of paint from a decorative bird cage and eating it. She seems to be alright. Does any one know if the paint could be toxic?

it shouldnt be. my Quaker does that all the time. I dont think they would use toxic paint on a bird cage.

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5 Responses to “Will my English budgie be all right?”

  1. Angela Says:
    February 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    it shouldnt be. my Quaker does that all the time. I dont think they would use toxic paint on a bird cage.
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  2. Mom M Says:
    February 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    she should be ok.. maybe give her somthing else to bite at?
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  3. lisak Says:
    February 4th, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    if it has lead in it, it could be toxic, did she actually swallow it
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    bird breeder & lover

  4. fussyfeathers Says:
    February 4th, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Your bird could become victim to heavy metal toxicity. Paint should NOT flake of a bird cage, if it does, there is a high chance it is the WRONG coating for a bird cage, and could well be poisonous. Please dump this ‘decorative’ cage immediately. Watch your bird VERY closely now for signs of fluffing, lethargy, shivering, lack of appetite or ANY change of poop formation. Any signs of any of these symptoms, and your bird should get urgent avian veterinary attention.
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  5. Charlie V Says:
    February 4th, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    no i dodnt think so but it might be hungry…
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