cockatiel questions

[lute]

my teil's cage is on a glass table. is it ok for me to use windex to clean the table or are there fumes that will harm him?
another question is....is it ok for my bird to eat out of my mouth or is it unhealthy for him.....or me?

[CathyBogart]

Be very careful using household cleaners around him. I would move the cage while you cleaned the table and then only move the cage back when the table is completely dry.

Human saliva is very bad for birds, and in some instances can poison them, so I would recommend against sharing food from your mouth.

[popcornbird]

Windex is a mild chemical, but it is *still* a chemical. Move your bird and its cage away from the table before cleaning it, as it could possibly be dangerous.

Letting your bird eat from your mouth is a big no-no. Human saliva contains bacteria that doesn't exist in the mouth of a bird, and can be bad for the bird. The same goes for cats, dogs, and other mammals. Please don't let your bird eat anything out of your mouth.

[lute]

thanks

when i clean the table i old him on my shoulder and move his cage then when it's clean i put it back,but i dont put him back,til after we're done hangin' out!lol