Hi, LML. I didn't really think the cage through and failed to put any anchoring points for nests and the like. The poor little buggers have to put up with my massive human mitt in there every time I have to do something in the cage. I put in some native brush in gutter guard cylinders which they seem happy with, perching among the brush for security etc. I intend to have another gutter guard cylinder full of nesting materials for them. Hopefully that will start to put them in the mood. Thanks for the advicefinchbreeder wrote:With the boxes I have random bolt holes scattered at different distances appart/heights and just fix them round the place using nuts and washers to hold them. As you only have one pair one box will do, though a choice will not be sneezed at.
LML
Originally I was thinking of making a cylinder out of gutter guard or aviary wire and squeezing it in the back corner supported by a perch from the bottom. The only problem with this is that if i were by neccessity to get access to the nest, I will have to reach right in again. Not sure if this is a great idea regards disturbing a breeding pair, although I understand that Zebs are more toleeant of this than other species.Adrian, If you're thinking that your cage is too small, why not put a couple of boxes on the outside, you only need to drill a couple of holes and make sure you have a sealing plate.
I could try the box on the outside scenario if it means less disturbance and less chance for the birds to fly out when I open the door.
Regards attaching it to the cage, I assume I would drill a hole big enough to accomodate the nest entrance and then somehow bolt or glue it to the plywood.
By sealing plate - could I use clear silicone to seal the nest where it joins the side? Can you possibly explain how you would do it? I would rather do it right the first time, hence the pesky questions
cheers
Adrian
