Accepted Answer

Hi Anita. It sounds like you have one of those friends that can be a real doomsayer about any type of pet they don't care for. (Cat's smother babies, dogs will always give you worms, etc.) You are absolutely right in your opinion. Yes, there are some diseases that birds can have, which can be transferred to humans. However, the bird would be sick enough the condition would not go unnoticed. I assume you have the well bird checkups once a year anyway and that would catch any problem, even if in it's early stages. So long as your birds are in good health, I can assure your friend, that other than maybe a slight "yuck" factor, healthy parrot poop is harmless. Heck, it won't even stain your clothes. Your friend is confusing the dangers that can come from wild, unprotected birds. Tell him/her, that inside, the house, cage birds are not a danger. I hope this helps but if you need anything else, just let me know. Patricia

Expert:	Patricia
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Answered:	5/22/2007

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