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  1. Teflon Poisoning in Birds

    Teflon Poisoning in Birds

    Yes, Teflon, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), can be dangerous to birds. When heated to 530° F (280° Celsius) or higher, PTFE-coated non-stick cookware and other products release a clear, odorless gas that is toxic to birds. Birds are more susceptible to PTFE poisoning because they have a...
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    • Category: Quail
  2. C

    New to BYC

    Hi! I am new to BYC and this is my first time beginning to raise chickens. It’s been a long term dream for me but was temporarily put on hold during my husband’s twenty year career in the military. He has since retired from the military and is now working a job that allows us to not move around...
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    • medicated feed need advice new member introduction sexing 1 month teflon coated winterize coop
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    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  3. CapricornFarm

    Teflon coated heat lamps killing birds!

    These poor folks had 7 hens drop dead in their coop suddenly after changing their heat lamp bulb! Please be very careful and do not use shatter resistant bulbs. Teflon fumes kill birds very quickly!
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