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When cleaning a bird cage, what should you never use to pick up droppings?

Never pick up droppings with your bare hands.

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  1. Gloves
  2. Your bare hands ✔
  3. A cage scraper

Why: Pet birds can carry germs that make people sick, even when they look healthy. CDC says not to pick up droppings with bare hands when cleaning cages.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC also says not to clean bird dishes or equipment in the kitchen sink.

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Answer: Your bare hands. Pet birds can carry germs that make people sick, even when they look healthy. CDC says not to pick up droppings with bare hands when cleaning cages.

  1. Pet Birds (CDC Healthy Pets) www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/birds.html
    When cleaning cages, do not pick up droppings with your bare hands.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Pet Birds (CDC Healthy Pets) www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/birds.html
    Don't clean any equipment or materials in the kitchen sink.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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