Post by Adele on Jun 23, 2006 7:11:27 GMT -7
I was wondering what people recommend on how to build an aviary.
When we bred cockatiels, we built a large aviary outside for them. It was about 15' by 5' and 8' tall. It was made with chicken wire and spare wood, but it seemed to work fine. We never had any injuries or deaths over many years. It was in L.A. where it never gets too hot or cold. When it rained we covered the top of it. Unfortunately a plane that was spraying pesticides accidently dropped the chemical over our town. Our dog was still alive the next day, but sadly every single bird (about 20) was laying dead on the ground of the aviary. We had the breeding pair inside and a few others, but we were all too heart broken to ever raise them anymore. We just sold the last few babies and removed the breeding box and kept the pair.
I have gotten off topic. I don't think chicken wire would still be recommended but I am not sure. I have an apartment, with a patio. The aviary wouldn't be a permanent home, just for nice days when I like to be outside for hours at a time. Manzi likes to watch the outside elements from inside, but outside on his leash he is always on guard. Maybe if he had an aviary to be inside he would feel more protected. Any ideas?
When we bred cockatiels, we built a large aviary outside for them. It was about 15' by 5' and 8' tall. It was made with chicken wire and spare wood, but it seemed to work fine. We never had any injuries or deaths over many years. It was in L.A. where it never gets too hot or cold. When it rained we covered the top of it. Unfortunately a plane that was spraying pesticides accidently dropped the chemical over our town. Our dog was still alive the next day, but sadly every single bird (about 20) was laying dead on the ground of the aviary. We had the breeding pair inside and a few others, but we were all too heart broken to ever raise them anymore. We just sold the last few babies and removed the breeding box and kept the pair.
I have gotten off topic. I don't think chicken wire would still be recommended but I am not sure. I have an apartment, with a patio. The aviary wouldn't be a permanent home, just for nice days when I like to be outside for hours at a time. Manzi likes to watch the outside elements from inside, but outside on his leash he is always on guard. Maybe if he had an aviary to be inside he would feel more protected. Any ideas?
