Bird-safe cookware

[sabr]

I went out today and bought an all new set of Calphalon Stainless Steel cookware - gorgeous and birdie-friendly! Its going to be a bit of a learning curve to figure out how to use it to it's maximum capabilities, but Im SUPER excited about it - I've always lusted after Calphalon.

What kinds of drastic changes did you make in your life when you made room in your homes and hearts for birds?

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[amryfal]

i got stainless cookware, too...and one "green" nonstick frying pan that's PTFE-free and is supposed to be relatively bird-safe.

also, i got rid of my febreeze and all of my plug-in air fresheners, and replaced them with electric potpourri pots. i use food-grade cinnamon sticks and cloves, orange peel when i think to buy oranges, or sometimes orange spice tea bags in a pinch. we've got ferrets, too, so i'm always looking for natural ways to try and cover up ferret-smells (stinky little buggers even when the cage is clean) so if anyone has any suggestions...heh.

i do miss my candles, so it's good to know someone has had luck with candles in rooms where birdies do not get direct exposure (i keep the bedroom door shut, so maybe i could try candles in the bedroom?). i've heard that beeswax candles with cotton (no metal) wicks are safe, if one wants candlelight, but i haven't found any to try yet...has anyone had any experience with such things?

[sabr]

Yeah, we will probably get one of the PTFE-free nonstick pans for eggs, but otherwise, we're doing really well with the stainless.

I know we haven't burned any candles yet, and we'll probably cut back on burning them, but Im sure the roomies will burn some across the house with the bird closed off.