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SILKy35DD

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Jan 21, 1999, 3:00:00 AM1/21/99
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OK, Now I need a little helpful advice. I know that removing the bird from the
home during 'home improvement times' is highly advised. Here is my question:
I am painting only one room in my house. The bedroom. This room is
approximately 30 feet away from Cody's (B&G Macaw) cage. I am using flat and
semi-gloss paints. Cody will be sent to my father's house to visit his birdy
girlfriend, Dakota. When, or how many days, before I can bring Cody back home?

Any information is appreciated as always.
Thanks,


Christine and Cody
(My Feathered Treasure)

Rich Peet

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Jan 21, 1999, 3:00:00 AM1/21/99
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I think interior grade latex is safe for all pets but I'm as scared as the
next guy to say that. It would not be safe if you are using a sealer before
you paint or if you use an exterior latex.

MAMMACAG

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Jan 22, 1999, 3:00:00 AM1/22/99
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Christine:

I am doing some major painting with a water based latex paint. I have moved
the bird cage to the bedroom and am running a HEPA filter in that room. This
is a large living room/loft area with 20 ft ceilings and skylights! More than
a week-end job. I was assured on another list that I should have no problems.
I did not have anywhere I could send my CAG for a week or more. We started
last week-end and hope to finish this week-end. I have had my CAG in the
kitchen a few night and have not seen any ill effects. I read on one of the
bird safety sites that water based latex was safe.

Good luck and happy painting
Sandy & Blue (CAG)


YODA

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Jan 22, 1999, 3:00:00 AM1/22/99
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In article <19990121122622...@ng-fw1.aol.com>,
silk...@aol.com, SILKy35DD, says...

>
>OK, Now I need a little helpful advice. I know that removing the bird from
the
>home during 'home improvement times' is highly advised. Here is my
question:
>I am painting only one room in my house. The bedroom. This room is
>approximately 30 feet away from Cody's (B&G Macaw) cage. I am using flat
and
>semi-gloss paints. Cody will be sent to my father's house to visit his
birdy
>girlfriend, Dakota. When, or how many days, before I can bring Cody back
home?


You only mentioned the finished texture of the paint. More important is the
type of paint. If you use a non-toxic latex paint, like Glidden 2000, you
can kep the bird in the next room. Caution: not all latex paints are
non-toxic. Check by reading the labels and looking for staments about
meeting indoor air standards.

If you use ordinary latex paint, let the room air out for a few days with
windows open after painting it, before bringing your bird home.

If you use a solvent or oil based based paints, it can take a week or more
before the solvents dissapate.

YODA


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