bobg{at}ericmarder.com wrote:

> Okay, this is my last of three questions (for now :).
> 
> Everyone agrees that overheated teflon can be lethal.
> 
> I know several bird owners who say that as long as there is food in the
> pan and the flame is not higher than medium, they have never had a
> problem. That the only real danger is if you "forget" a pan on the
> stove or crank it way up. One friend has a Macaw and has used teflon
> for 20 years (taking care not to overheat it, of course).
> 
> Other people scour their homes -- removing everything that could
> possibly have been made in a country that produces teflon products.
> 
> What is the real deal on this. If one is prudent and doesn't overheat
> the pan, is there still significant risk -- or is basically a
> precautionary measure.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob
> 
I have read all kinds of horror stories and rebuttals. I had teflon, but 
it was older and the coating was coming off. I replaced it with 
stainless. I love the stainless and I don't have a bunch of stuff 
sticking to the bottom.  No matter what you use, if you burn your food 
you are causing potential problems for your birds if they are in close 
proximity to the burning food. I choose not to use teflon and after 
having the stainless I wouldn't use teflon again.
Debbie, Dusty (CAG) and Casperella(U2)
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