Posted May 3, 200718 yr A great day was had by all at Henry's place. He is a definately agreat breeder and host. His aviary is nothing more than awe inspiring. 75 breeding cages more flights that I can remember. Quality birds to be seen. Not say all the birds where that quality but a higher percentage than most were. The prices on the bird were very reasonable. from $30 to $250. Some of the visitor where more than happy with the birds they got and the prices they paid. A young girl, novice, was trying to get into clearwings. She hoped for 3 birds for her money. A cock and two hens. She left very happy with 6 birds. Here is some of the photos. The Aviary. Henry with some young birds. Display cages. These are where he puts the birds he is selling. Part of the 75 breeding cages. Flights to the right. The breeding cages go to the end and across the back to the right. Looking down the external parts of all the flights. Only one of many flights. Another look at the breeding cages. As you can see there is wire between each breeding cage. This is where I got the idea from for my breeding. Each Breeding cage is a metre wide. Edited May 3, 200718 yr by Daz
May 3, 200718 yr It is so clean and big, very airy . Can I ask a question and I don't say this offensively why doesn't he use different size perches vs dowel perches?
May 4, 200718 yr Author He does use different perches. He uses 12mm, 18mm and 19mm square perches. As you can see the feeding is on the ground so the birds also have to contend with the flat tile surface as well. There is enough variation for the bird's feet to exercise.
May 4, 200718 yr awesome Daz and that promotes their natural foraging instinct, thanks for the response. I would love to be able to see his aviary in person, it looks like a fresh of breath air
May 4, 200718 yr A lot of show breeder have their food at floor level and perches high. The idea being that the flight downwards and especially upwards back to the perch help to build up shoulder and neck strength to enhance the birds in that area.
May 4, 200718 yr i hav to go to australia one day!! They dont have anything like that in Canada or USA do they?
May 4, 200718 yr Author We say that birds are not helicoters and can't fly up. This is not 100% true. They can fly up but not vertically. The effort to fly up is great and cause the strength to be developed in the shoulders. (a good trait for a show bird ) That is why, as Kaz siad, Breeders put the food on the ground. I am sure they would have something like this in Canada and America. Edited May 4, 200718 yr by Daz
May 4, 200718 yr You have got to be joking.......this is awesome....Daz you must be one lucky person to be able to visit.... what I would describe as inspiring.
May 4, 200718 yr Author I am luck to have a friend with a setup quiet like this. Nerwen has been invited to see his setup when our club holds it's Preselections for the Nationals in two weeks time.
May 13, 200718 yr What a fantastic setup! To have that much room and be able to devote it all to budgerigars! It looks so bright and clean and airy. How lucky you are to be so near another breeder. He must truly be in love with these little parrots. :budgiedance: It is so evident! Edited May 13, 200718 yr by Rainbow
May 13, 200718 yr Author Rainbow I am truely lucky I also live near many great breeders such as Henry.
September 15, 200816 yr oooohhhhhh STOP IT :budgiedance: Go-on keep showing all these set-ups and making everyone weak at the knees :budgiedance:
July 9, 200915 yr A great day was had by all at Henry's place. He is a definately agreat breeder and host. His aviary is nothing more than awe inspiring. 75 breeding cages more flights that I can remember. Quality birds to be seen. Not say all the birds where that quality but a higher percentage than most were. The prices on the bird were very reasonable. from $30 to $250. Some of the visitor where more than happy with the birds they got and the prices they paid. A young girl, novice, was trying to get into clearwings. She hoped for 3 birds for her money. A cock and two hens. She left very happy with 6 birds. Here is some of the photos. The Aviary. Henry with some young birds. Display cages. These are where he puts the birds he is selling. Part of the 75 breeding cages. Flights to the right. The breeding cages go to the end and across the back to the right. Looking down the external parts of all the flights. Only one of many flights. Another look at the breeding cages. As you can see there is wire between each breeding cage. This is where I got the idea from for my breeding. Each Breeding cage is a metre wide. I intend to go and have a look. Is it open to the public or by appointment only.
July 9, 200915 yr wow thats amazing1!! how does he clean the avarys??and how often and many has he got
July 17, 200915 yr Jealous! Makes my first 3m x 3m garden shed breeding room look laughable - heck it makes my 6m x 12m combined aviary and breeding room look laughable.
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