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Question
My apartment complex is going to be reblacktopping the parking lot in the near future.  I am concerned about my cockatiel getting the fumes.  She lives inside.  Would she be okay with everything closed up tight, and a fan and air conditioner running, or should I take her somewhere for the day?  If it was your bird, what would you do?  I am VERY worried about this.  Thank you.

Answer
Hello lisa, and thank you for your questions,

This is difficult to anwser, if the windows are closed then she should be fine as I don't think fumes from pavment can come in a sealed room, thou if you think the smell can get in he may be better at a friend house.