"Frank Logullo" > wrote in message >...


> Birds are particularly susceptible because of their high respiration rate -
> note that canaries were used to detect gas problems in mines. If you were
> to burn bacon in an iron pan in the kitchen without exhaust, the fumes could
> kill your pet bird.

Parrots have a lower metabolism than other more active birds but are
still susceptible. It may be matter of blood volume being lower or the
difference in breathing mechanism.

--
Ron