i think they are ready?

[shanny2]

i put some little sticks on the aviary floor and i checked them again they are all gone

[shanny2]

could these grasses be used

lawn clippings

some plant

i can see these every where and thought could they be used

I'm not sure what they are
so can i use any of these are they safe

[flap]

They need to be long enough for them to weave together Shanny. Stuff like straw or hay, not just short grass from lawn clippings.

[garymc]

The last pic is what I call rye grass - the birds do use it as the coarse outer structure - the closer to the centre of the nest the finer and softer the material should ideally be. I use a lot of couch grass for my birds - can try and post a picture if you like

[Jayburd]

2nd and 3rd - no, probably not. they wouldn't like second at least, I tried and a few actually died!
I can't be sure this was the cause though.

[shanny2]

I use a lot of couch grass for my birds - can try and post a picture if you like

yes please and is it true guys the smaller the area is the less babies that comes?

[Jayburd]

absolutely! the smaller space, the more fighting happens, the less birds are produced!

[shanny2]

yeah only if i had a bigger aviary

[finchbreeder]

Looking at your pics, I would say no, no, yes, yes. Going on what I have tried and had work or fail. And I agree that couch grass is one of the best materials I have used. But mine like the rye (pic 4) very much as well. Spanna's comments on feathers is true for mine also. Hope we are helping.
LM

[shanny2]

thanks all what feathers any?