new aviary

[wazza]

about to buy new pre fab aviary. what is the best way to fix aviary to earth floor?

[GregH]

My preferred way is to have a 60cm deep concrete footing around the perimeter which ensures that not only does the aviary not move in high winds but it excludes all but the most persistent rodents. To fix the frame to the footing I have used bolts set into the concrete and expanding but and I find the latter much easier to deal with.

[bleeding green]

I agree with what Greg said. Someother options are to pour a full slab, or to use a treated pine sleeper base top perimeter but lay down 6mm mesh to the floor with no gaps for mice to enter and fill to the top of the sleepers with river sand. I have done this before with great success.

[jusdeb]

bloody long wooden stakes ( vampire killer style ) driven into the ground then drilled to aviary at top of stake (bottom of aviary ) probably not everyones idea of ideal but it works for me.

[Diane]

Ive used metal stakes, a bit like tent pegs. I found they worked on both the dirt floor and the aviary thats on the paving, just have to place the pegs where the pavers join.