Posted February 2, 200817 yr Hello everyone ! My name is Craig, I live on the central coast. I have been breeding budgies off and on since my father built me a aviary in the 70s. I stopped in the 80s and started again in the 90s after I got married. just when I was having success breeding show quality budgies two things happened the kids come along ( not that I'm blaming them ) and a storm, which I lost over 50 of my top birds. Being shattered at the lost and realising that I no longer had the time to put into them, I sold up all my stock and pulled down the aviary to make room for a pool. But now I'm back! My new aviary is in the making and my now teenage kids are excited to be able to get involved in the fancy. http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj254/t...stAviary007.jpg The first aviary that dad built in the 70's http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj254/t...y90spic2009.jpg The 2nd aviary 1990 housed a lot of budgies http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj254/t...viary90s008.jpg In side the 2nd aviary that I built in the 90's brand new not a bird to be seen. Aviary number 3 is a couple of weeks off, will post pictures of it when it's complete. I discovered this forum last week and am still finding my way around it. I hope the picture's work as I have over a 100 picture's of my budgies from past and present that I want to share with you all. Edited February 2, 200817 yr by Daz Photos change to links. Max size of photos allowed are 450 x 450 pixels.
February 2, 200817 yr I like your ideas of the 2nd aviary, can't wait to see the 3rd aviary. If you click on my signature It will take you to my website where you might get some ideas for your next aviary.
February 2, 200817 yr I like your ideas of the 2nd aviary, can't wait to see the 3rd aviary. If you click on my signature It will take you to my website where you might get some ideas for your next aviary. Thanks Daz It was nearly 20 foot long x 10 foot wide. Double door entry and window bay which the birds loved. But the only mistake I made was the floor. 3 foot square clay pavers, which was great for the birds and a way in for the white ants!! The new one is like yours 5 metre by 3 metre on a slab. It will have a L shaped corridor to set out about 30 breeding cages and the rest will be flight.
February 2, 200817 yr Hi Craig and welcome to you and your flock. Your avairies look great and I can't wait to see the new one. Good luck finishing it! I hope you find your way around the forum, it's a great place to learn and share knowledge.
February 2, 200817 yr Very interesting to follow your journey here Craig. Look forward to your updates
February 2, 200817 yr I LOVE the last hen also good luck with your new aviary, i hope all goes well for you
February 3, 200817 yr Hello everyone !My name is Craig, I live on the central coast. I have been breeding budgies off and on since my father built me a aviary in the 70s. I stopped in the 80s and started again in the 90s after I got married. just when I was having success breeding show quality budgies two things happened the kids come along ( not that I'm blaming them ) and a storm, which I lost over 50 of my top birds. Being shattered at the lost and realising that I no longer had the time to put into them, I sold up all my stock and pulled down the aviary to make room for a pool. But now I'm back! My new aviary is in the making and my now teenage kids are excited to be able to get involved in the fancy. http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj254/t...stAviary007.jpg The first aviary that dad built in the 70's http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj254/t...y90spic2009.jpg The 2nd aviary 1990 housed a lot of budgies Welldone Im sure for you that its good to be back , Goodluck with the avairy and the new breeding http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj254/t...viary90s008.jpg In side the 2nd aviary that I built in the 90's brand new not a bird to be seen. Aviary number 3 is a couple of weeks off, will post pictures of it when it's complete. I discovered this forum last week and am still finding my way around it. I hope the picture's work as I have over a 100 picture's of my budgies from past and present that I want to share with you all.
February 4, 200817 yr Hi and welcome to the forum Craig and co, you're aviary looks great, looking forward to seeing the new one .
February 9, 200817 yr Thanks guys, I may have to change my mind on the aviary! Yes I think I may have to start on a Ark! :(Laughing out loud): The shed guy has been waiting for a break in the weather. It's so frustrating.
