[Joanne's Animal Kingdom]

I can't beleive I am posting this but I need to share this with people who understand.

Two weeks ago we had a small grease fire in the oven - didn't seem like a big deal- I turned on the exhaust fan and opened some windows. I also turned on all of the ceiling fans to help clear out the smell and the little bit of smoke.

I thought all was well until about 2 hours later - my Mongo (U2) started acting funny and in the seconds it took for me to get to him he died in my arms. Minutes later I realized the lovebirds weren't doing well either. I tried getting them out to fresh air but they also died in my hands on my deck.

So I lost 4 birds in a 10 minute time span. I packed up the rest of the birds and left the house for a few hours and they are all fine.

the vet said it was probably the fumes from the coating the put on self cleaning ovens.

I have never run my self cleaning oven because of the fumes and now have been told that you should run it once with all of the birds out of the house due to a coating they put on it before shipping. Even if you never plan on running it again. If I had done this I may have been able to prevent this tragedy.

[Way2Bizzy]

Joanne- I'm in tears reading this. I am so incredibly sorry for the pain you must be going through. Sending cyber hugs your way. Thank you for sharing the details with us because I'm sure I'm not the only one who is floored to hear it. You may have saved lives by letting us know.

[Majj]

OMG That is so tragic sending hugs from across the mile , you must be devestated such a loss....
maybe your experience will help prevent the same thing happening to others ...

[Trixie]

I am so very sorry to hear that this happened! Prayers and hugs to you and the rest of your family.

[berlie]

Ooooooh! Poor Joanne. I'm so sorry about the accident.
Please be comforted.

[Lisa Barnes]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't image how hard this must be for you. I never thought of any thing like that happening. Thank you for sharing this.

many hugs and prayers for you and your babies.

[Esther C]

The tears are welling up in my eyes reading this. How tragic. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs going to you....

[twiglet]

I am so sorry for you and your family. How tragic and heartbreaking.
You could have never known that would happen. These little feathered friends of ours, even though that can act tough, are so fragile when it comes to certain things that we never even think are harmful.
You have my deepest sympathy and all my hugs.
Nancy

[MicheleB]

wow...I am sorry for what happen but this is also a learning tool for me...as I was wanting to clean my oven next week.....so if I do a self cleaning on my oven I will need to evacuate my birds for the time being?

[Carolynandherbirds]

OMG! I'm so sorry to hear about this. It happens so fast..! Oh, I so feel for you! (((((((((big hugs)))))))))))

I remember a while back I left my dishcloth on a burner that I thought I had turned off. I noticed a smell..and it melting. I quickly moved birds to bedroom..farthest point away and opened up all the windows. The cloth was nylon..or polyestor...and it sure smelled. It really scared me..thought it would harm the birds..and I see thing like that can...glad I have old stove. If I get a new one day (I rent) I'll keep the above in mind.


I wont' even get new carpet for my apt. I have orange shag! If I have new stuff put it the fumes might be toxic for my birds. (and me).


Carolyn:-(

[Jamie]

Oh Joanne, I am so sorry to hear about your losses. Thank you for sharing this information with all of us...

Warm thoughts with you during this time.

[jobo2mi]

Oh Joanne, I am sooo sorry. Lovely Mongo!! and the two lovies!! What a tragedy!! (((HUGZ))) to you and I am truly sorry.

[Julies Jungle]

OH My Gosh. I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy but am thankful to you for sharing this. Sending hugs to ya.

[am0z]

I'm pulling for you joanne. Some things are just out of our hands. You can only be prepared for the things you know about. I know that atleast through your loss others won't have this unfortunate accident happen to them. Bless you.

[NCVon]

My heart is breaking for you...I am so very sorry. Thank you for sharing the information with us as I know it might prevent it from happening to someone else. Sending you tons of hugs and love....

[Andie's Mom]

Joanne, Words just can't express the emotions I have right now...Sending you big hugs.

Thank you for giving us all a heads up.

[xerxeys mama]

I am in tears also and im so sorry to read of this tragic posts. Thank you for reminding us of the dangers of self cleaning ovens. You are in my thoughts andprayers tonight and hugs your way.

[donut]

Joanne, I am so saddened to hear the news.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Sending hugs.

Tricia

[slic102]

Oh my gosh Joanne....I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss and how badly I feel for you. My qp is in the hospital right now and we don't know if he is going to make it or not, so I understand how distraught you must be. ((((Hugs))) I know it's not much, but I'll be thinking of you and your babies tonight. So so sad....

[Sandi Kiwis Mom]

Joanne, I am so sorry for your losses. My heart goes out to you and your family....