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16 paź 2009 · I do not have specific scientific knowledge about silicone bakeware but I do have an anecdotal story about it. My sister-in-law has a friend who had 3 parrots. On Thanksgiving she decided to use the silicone mat in her oven. Two of her birds died. The third was saved. The vet stated that it was due to the silicone mat she used.
15 cze 2023 · Teflon (non-stick) pots and pans emit deadly fumes to parrots when heated above 536℉. Bird-safe cookware brands don’t use chemicals like PFAS. PTFE (Teflon), PFOA, and PFOS fall under the umbrella of PFAS. Use pots and pans without coatings, like cast iron, ceramic, or aluminum.
12 lip 2012 · I have done a ton of research into silicone safety for birds and actual, food grade silicone is considered safe. I have been using multiple silicone items around the kitchen with 0 issues for quite a while now.
10 sie 2021 · What cooking pans are safe for birds? Overall, avoid non-stick cookware. They have a non-stick coating (PFASs, Teflon, PFOA, PFOS, and PTFE) that when heated is harmful to birds.
9 lip 2023 · By opting for bird-safe materials and avoiding toxic substances, you can create a safe cooking environment for both you and your feathered companion. Stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic, glass, and clay cookware are excellent options for bird owners.
Ingesting toxic materials from non-safe cookware can lead to serious health issues or even death. One of the biggest risks comes from non-stick coatings commonly found on pots and pans. When heated, these coatings release fumes that are harmful to birds’ respiratory systems.
5 lis 2011 · [Yes yes, some good pans can be rather expensive ... but those good pans aren't teflon anyway!] Silicone cookware, as long as it really is just silicone - read the fine print - does not pose any of the same risks as teflon and as far as the best data can get us, it is perfectly safe.
