Temporary cage help?

[Stefil]

I'm planning on moving my grey and I out of my current house for a few weeks while my hardwood floors get varnished. Problem is, her current cage is too large to lug to my temporary place because it has a stand, wheels, and a playpen welded on to it, so I need to find something more suitable without those features. Can anyone suggest an appropriate sized cage for that length of time? Money really isn't a problem, but cheaper would be preferred if possible.

 

Also on a related note, I saw differing opinions on how long you should keep parrots away from strong fumes. Some said a few weeks and others said to go by the smell. Can anyone help me out with this too? Thank you!

[judygram]

If money isn't a problem you can probably get a smaller cage to use while you are displaced, I mean bigger than a travel cage and smaller than her current cage and then you could use it as a sleep cage or one to use to take her outside for some sunshine when it is pretty weather. A travel cage would be ok for a few days but not for a couple of weeks, much too long to have to spend in one that small.

About the hardwood floors since I don't have any I do not know how long it would be until its safe to return, certainly until the smell is gone but some members here who have some experience with wood floors will chime in with their info and suggestions for you.

[bigbird519]

i did the new flooring about 7 months ago. as far as the cage, Mojo who is a TAG stayed at the neighbors for about 3 and a half weeks in a cage that measures 20x20x2 and a half ft high. He was fine. Keep in mind that he is a TAG so if you have a congo you want a bigger cage. you just want to make sure that he can spread his wings with out being to crammed. I also had a chance to visit him daily (this is key!!!) to get him out and keepp him company.

 

as far as the fumes, just because you can't smell them does not mean that they are not there. I can not smell burning tephlon, however this would kill our babies. I had the carpet guys use bird safe glue. carpet is more toxic than hard wood flooring so i would imagine that 3 weeks would be plenty. i waited about 5 days after i could not smell the flooring before i brought Mojo back into the enviroment. if you are not using any glue then i would imagine that it will not take but maybe 10 days or so for it to be safe.

 

Congrats on the flooring! hope this helps