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Re: How young is too young?
by Misso on 03 Sep 2011, 01:17

biggerbills wrote:
Hi Misso,

My aviary started as 3 compartments x 3m long x .9m wide x 2m high. Colorbond back, 600mm colorbond on front and sides from ground level, wire to the roof on front and sides. The roof is all clear laserlite.
I have clear laserlite sheets that I slide in and out along the front and sides depending on the weather conditions. These sheets cover the entire front and sides so that when there is inclement weather the aviary is completely enclosed and is free from the elements, yet still have full light, and when the conditions are good the sheets are removed and they get the full benefit of natural sun etc.
I have a patio area of 11m x 7m with a number of skylights in the roof. The aviary is set up on the patio facing north, it gets the full benefit of the winter sun streaming in and the summer sun is not too harsh as the patio roof acts as a buffer from the hot summer sun.
I mentioned that I started with a 3 compartment aviary, I quickly had to construct an additional one as the numbers started increasing quickly, I now have an additional aviary of similar size where all the juveniles were weaned to.


sounds great biggerbills!, thanks for the info. i wouldn't be doing my job by the forum if i didn't ask to see some pics? mabey in a new post?
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Gouldian Aviary 3 (359x480).jpg
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great set up :thumbup: love it :D :D
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I noticed the aviaries are under the roof line above. Must stop a lot of rain water getting in from those storms you get up there. I guess that preventing dampness, mold and fungal spores, is a big health issue for you? For me another bonus would be that no more running down the back yard to check the birds in inclement weather conditions i.e. Rain, fog, storms, cold days, hot days (who am I kidding I am just getting old and lazy).
I love the photos of your set up they look well organised and simple to maintain. The birds must love it as well with young on the perch as proof and the locals, on the roof, are showing interest as well.
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Looks well protected from the weather. And from all those young you are getting it right.
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Looks good , well done and thanks for sharing :thumbup:
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Looks Great Mate, thanks for the pics! i like how u can add the extra laserlite when the weather turns :)
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