Where to buy Poa grasses

[Craig52]

Jay,it's not a good idea to wash the dirt away from the roots as they go into shock and die,if you get them from a paddock take a large pot and get as much dirt around the roots as possible.Leave them in the pot to recoop before transplanting into the aviary.
By mice i meant,they can become that big that mice can make their homes in the root system if they get into the aviary. Cheers Craig

[Jayburd]

Thanks Craig
Ah ok, I see. Well I've got 6mm wire on all the wired areas, set on bricks, gravel.... Nothing's mouse proof, but that's the best I can do.

[gomer]

Thanks Di,
Gomer - Id be planting them along the open side of the aviary, about half a foot from the wire - perhaps more room is necessary? I don't really need to get around them there. As long as it doesn't push out the wire, I have predator protection on that side.
Is it worth getting 36 if I only need two to fill the space? Perhaps I could pot a couple as rotating plants and for nesting material as well....
You can see what I keep in my signature, and with those in mind would they try and strip them? I'd prefer not to have to cover them with wire if possible. I have to clean those things at work and they get very dirty and poopy.
Do they flop over much? Im looking for a mix between somewhere private for the quail to nest and tall so the finches can use it well.
Lastly, what sort of conditions are best for them? My aviary floor is entirely sand about a foot deep, but I was going to replace a large rectangular section of that with dirt so I can grow plants properly. It's very well drained though. Does that sound suitable?
Thanks!

At half a foot from the wire it will eventually push up against it.To keep them smaller trim them down once a year.I have had other Poas but have found the finer ones hold more moisture around the base and birds can get caught in the finer leaved ones Aswell as harvesting red backs etc not like the larger ones.The new shoots seem to be stripped from a young plant so a young one may need wire or put somewhere else first to get size.Like in the garden for a while or possibly pot.Your soil will be alright.They will tolerate all conditions but if in a fully roofed aviary may need a water every so often maybe once a month or possibly less.Down this way they are seen in all conditions even under water in winter.They can be hard to find in some areas as farmers have put pasture in most areas where they once where.But in some areas are abundant.I am getting some for a member from the nursery and will check that it is defiantly the Poa labillardieri I use as they have a few poas.Will let you know if its any different.If you have problems getting it let me know perhaps I could post some.

[Jayburd]

Thanks Gomer and everyone, great info
Gomer, I'll keep those points in mind and let you know how I go thanks!