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How closely should kids be watched around pet birds?

An adult should closely supervise children around birds.

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  1. Closely, by an adult ✔
  2. Only on weekends
  3. Not at all after age 5

Why: Birds can bite and can carry germs. CDC says to always closely supervise children around birds, and adults should watch young kids wash their hands.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC says adults should supervise hand washing for young children.

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Answer: Closely, by an adult. Birds can bite and can carry germs. CDC says to always closely supervise children around birds, and adults should watch young kids wash their hands.

  1. Pet Birds (CDC Healthy Pets) www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/birds.html
    Always closely supervise children around birds.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Pet Birds (CDC Healthy Pets) www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/birds.html
    Adults should supervise hand washing for young children.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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