New furniture can release irritants for days, and birds are especially sensitive to airborne chemicals. If you recently brought home shelves, desks, or upholstered pieces, run this 72-hour safety plan before full-time bird-room use.
Hours 0-12: isolate and assemble away from your bird
Keep your bird in a separate room. Assemble furniture away from cage areas, remove packaging immediately, and avoid solvent cleaners.
Hours 12-48: controlled ventilation + filtration
Use short cross-ventilation cycles several times daily, then stabilize room temperature. Run HEPA/carbon filtration continuously if available.
Hours 48-72: re-entry checklist
- No noticeable odor at perch height
- No adhesives or finishes open nearby
- No direct airflow on cage/perch area
- Calm behavior during short supervised re-entry
If you observe open-mouth breathing, tail bobbing, or wheezing, contact an avian vet immediately.