@pfists @america Yes the research literature on environmental sources of MAC etc show some animals and birds can be vectors carrying the disease -- but this is UNCOMMON. It is much more likely that we got our MAC, MAI, Abscessus from breathing in steamy water from showers, or from tap water or potting mix, sphagnum moss or other soil -- wet or dry, and occasionally from house dust. But it is a lot less common to get it from animals or birds and the animal often shows signs of sickness.
So love the bird -- it is most likely to be fine -- but with normal hand washing and maybe don't kiss it.
Hugs from Annie

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