Re: [Everything doTERRA] Re: birds

Hello,  We have raised birds most all of my life, many parrots, finches, parakeets etc.,and now a Congo African Grey and Canaries and use the diffuser around (in the same room as) all of them.  We have used so many of the oils on them topically and in the diffuser for the 7 years I have been in essential oils,  and have such amazing testimonials that you would not believe....but to my knowledge we have used Melaleuca on their feet but not in the diffuser.  Frankincense, Breathe, Citrus Bliss, Lavender, Serenity,On Guard etc....whatever we are using on ourselves we diffuse.   Have not had any negative results, but plenty of miraculous ones for sure!    Julie Ann

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:30 AM, AmyKathryn <akmeade@gmail.com> wrote:

The respiratory system of birds is very different than ours. They have
no way of expelling particulate matter that makes its way into their
lungs. (We can hack up mucous and phlegm when we are in a smoky
environment for example. They can't. Once it's there, it's there.) It
may not cause immediate issues, but it can start granulomas and other
issues in their system that can shorten their life span. Some oils are
absolutely toxic, where others may be beneficially absorbed. Tea Trea
(Melaleuca) is TOXIC. The "stronger" or "harsher" ones are likely more
problematic. Vets generally advise against ANY aromatics around birds,
so I don't use the diffuser (I have 5 parrots)

I am not a vet, but I have worked professionally with parrots for
about 6 years, and with native wildlife another couple of years, so
have learned a lot directly from vets. I'd recommend the birds being
in a different room than the diffuser when it's running, at least.
There is a group on yahoo called "essential bird" that you might want
to check out. They recommend YL oils, but since we know doTERRA is
better, it might be a place to start if you really want to use them
around the birds.
Amy

On Nov 17, 7:57 pm, JulieAnne <mjfauc...@msn.com> wrote:
> I have a friend who wants to use a diffuser but is very concerned
> about doTerra essential oils and her cocktaiel.  Can anyone give me
> information on diffusers, appropriate and inappropriate oils and their
> effects on birds?  Thank you.

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