Are birds safe pets f or pregnant women?

Question

My husband and I are about to get a new apartment and are wanting to get a bird to keep me company. Are birds safe for pregnant women to handle??

Answer 1

Yes as long as the bird is cleared for any potentially harmful diseases by a vet then I dont see why they wouldnt make a great pet. Also the bird might be nippy at first so I would keep it away from your stomach until its tamed. Also research well into the bird your wanting to get you dont want to regret buying the bird later.

Answer 2

It depends on whether you are allergic to it. If it does not, i don't see the problem why not.

Answer 3

ask your doc about being in contact with fecal matter because you will being contact with it quite a bit. other than having the bird screened for bacterial infections and parasites i doubt there would be any problems.

Answer 4

Sure, I've never heard of any problem with birds and pregnant women.

Except I did hear a country superstition that poultry chicks will die if they see a drunk or a pregnant woman; that's why they are kept inside a barn.  Nothing to do with protecting them from hawks or foxes or coyotes, I'm sure.

Answer 5

I don't see why not. If you're really concerned, ask a doctor.  

Answer 6

I would say Yes.  Get a new bird checked by a vet and given a clean bill of health.  Check for parasites..... Common sense rules applied of course.  Wash your hand....  Do a search or ask a doctor for sure