As mentioned in a previous post, the dangers of Teflon are well recognised
in those that keep pet birds. I have heard of Teflon coatings insde of
eletric space heaters causing the same problem. If you need a reference, I
would research the list of aviculcture associations found in the folowing
post:
http://www.upatsix.com/
You could also ask Sally Blanchard, the "Ken Kaufman" of the pet bird world
at:
http://www.petbirdreport.com/

Jack Stephens
jsteph02 at sprynet.com
Edmonds, WA