Birds

Question
I have recently purchased an Umbrella Cockatoo.  I am aware of several household hazards concerning birds.  My question is about our wood burning fireplace.  What precautions do I need to take to keep my bird healthy and still be able to use our fireplace?  Her cage is 13 feet from the fireplace.  

Answer
Hi,
As it is an indoor fireplace I would hope you are only using hard woods and not pine. Pine will admit too much smoke. I also have an indoor fireplace, I place my birds (U2,CAG, BG Macaw,IRN,) in a seperate room this time of year just in case of fumes and inhalation. You can use the fireplace, I would definately give them more than a 13 ft area between them and the fire stove. If possible to set up an area in another room away from it would be very beneficial.