She'd convert to aviary
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Ajw132
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I have a 3 x 3 shed that I am going to convert into an aviary and looking for tips advice maybe keep parrots ruddies painted Gouldians cordons . Where should I put the ? Should I put wire on the roof extra and suggestions appreciated thanks tony
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starman
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Hi Tony,
Converting a 3x3 shed to an aviary is not a bad idea but for your birds to be comfortable in such an enclosure will mean a fair bit of modification.
I would make AT LEAST these changes:
1.With the front facing north, the front and the front half of the eastern walls should be mesh.
2.The roof and at least the western wall should be internally insulated (ply or similar),as the temperature of the roof metal can get to 70-80 degrees C in summer and very cold in winter, although probably not a huge problem on the Gold Coast.
3.The floor and walls should be suitably vermin proofed.
4. Use 7x7 or 9x9 mm vermin proof mesh.
5. Think about where to put a half height door, it should be situated to provide the least disturbance to the birds during your maintenance visits.
6, Give the parrots their own enclosure...your selection of finches will be more confident and happier without the presence of such large birds.
I'm sure others will have further tips and suggestions.
Good luck with it..
Converting a 3x3 shed to an aviary is not a bad idea but for your birds to be comfortable in such an enclosure will mean a fair bit of modification.
I would make AT LEAST these changes:
1.With the front facing north, the front and the front half of the eastern walls should be mesh.
2.The roof and at least the western wall should be internally insulated (ply or similar),as the temperature of the roof metal can get to 70-80 degrees C in summer and very cold in winter, although probably not a huge problem on the Gold Coast.
3.The floor and walls should be suitably vermin proofed.
4. Use 7x7 or 9x9 mm vermin proof mesh.
5. Think about where to put a half height door, it should be situated to provide the least disturbance to the birds during your maintenance visits.
6, Give the parrots their own enclosure...your selection of finches will be more confident and happier without the presence of such large birds.
I'm sure others will have further tips and suggestions.
Good luck with it..
Sm.
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Avid student of Estrildids in aviculture.
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starman
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Tony, I just re-read your post and realised that you were probably referring to Parrot FINCHES and not parrots....please disregard point 6.
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3.The floor and walls should be suitably vermin proofed.
4. Use 7x7 or 9x9 mm vermin proof mesh.
5. Think about where to put a half height door, it should be situated to provide the least disturbance to the birds during your maintenance visits
6. Place your avairy on a foundation that is dug 600/700mm into the ground to achieve vermin proofing.
7. Build a full height safety door, much more comfortable and safe for the birds and you both, and make sure the doors do not have bigger gaps round them than the wire size.
Enjoy
LML
4. Use 7x7 or 9x9 mm vermin proof mesh.
5. Think about where to put a half height door, it should be situated to provide the least disturbance to the birds during your maintenance visits
6. Place your avairy on a foundation that is dug 600/700mm into the ground to achieve vermin proofing.
7. Build a full height safety door, much more comfortable and safe for the birds and you both, and make sure the doors do not have bigger gaps round them than the wire size.
Enjoy
LML
LML