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Which water hazard should be secured before out-of-cage time?

Close toilets and remove access to open deep water.

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  1. A sealed water bottle
  2. A dry towel
  3. An open toilet, sink or tub ✔

Why: A pet bird can fall into an open toilet, sink, tub or pan of liquid and drown. Secure these hazards before opening the cage.

Huh, didn't know that: A shallow supervised bathing dish is different from an unattended deep container.

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Why did the bird close the toilet lid? It wanted bathroom safety to stay afloat.
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Answer: An open toilet, sink or tub. A pet bird can fall into an open toilet, sink, tub or pan of liquid and drown. Secure these hazards before opening the cage.

  1. Merck Veterinary Manual, Household Hazards for Pet Birds www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/routine-care-and-safety-of-birds/household-hazards-for-pet-birds
    Birds can drown when they fall into open toilets, sinks, or tubs of water
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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