Hi All, after busy six months our birds are finally settled. We had to move aviary across yard (council). Now we have 7 pairs birds. Six pairs are into breeding, one pair still young. We have got 4 cages within aviary the other two pairs are nest boxes on shelf. So far we have , 6 eggs, 5 eggs, 2 eggs, 1 egg,1 very egg bummy, 1 still trying. This is our first attempt so looks promising. Don't know how long before you can tell if eggs are fertile. Hubby added flight after "the move" so now they can get out into full sun etc. Love young gum leaves, spinach etc don't seem to know what my egg biscuit is but will keep trying it. Would love separate breeding but will make do for now as we don't show, just want nice home aviary.

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Very nice setup Robyn. You would have to be really happy with that :rofl:

What a really cool set up you have there!! Congratulations on all your eggs too. Looks like your birds are really enjoying their new home :rofl:

That's a great setup Robyn, I love the open flight. :rofl:

Great setup you have there. :rofl: Good luck in your breeding.

Very nice setup Robyn. You would have to be really happy with that

Yes, it's great Kaz, didn't expect bird's to be so quick to breed so we must have done okay with it.

What a really cool set up you have there!! Congratulations on all your eggs too. Looks like your birds are really enjoying their new home

Thank's Liv just hope they are fertile one's, bit early to tell. Mum's all sitting well so should have some results soon.

That's a great setup Robyn, I love the open flight.

The flight added the finishing touch to aviary Splat, birds love to get out there. Even have Rosella's coming for a "chat" during the day which is lovely.

Great setup you have there. Good luck in your breeding.

Thank's 'dek21' can't wait to see our results. :thankyou:

i agree, wonderful set up if in future you're able to move the breeding cages out of the aviary it will make it even better, but so far it's excellent! I really love the extra flight Your birds are very spoilt! :thankyou:

Good job to you and hubby on excellent work!

i agree, wonderful set up if in future you're able to move the breeding cages out of the aviary it will make it even better, but so far it's excellent! I really love the extra flight Your birds are very spoilt!

Good job to you and hubby on excellent work!

 

Great Libby, Hubby will be pleased others think it's okay, not just us. :thankyou:

Is access to the birdroom via the aviary ? as I note there is no safety door. If access was through the birdroom to the aviary then you have a safe area. Entry through the aviary leaves you open to escapes.

Or is there a door into the birdroom ?

Edited July 29, 200916 yr by KAZ

Hi All, after busy six months our birds are finally settled. We had to move aviary across yard (council). Now we have 7 pairs birds. Six pairs are into breeding, one pair still young. We have got 4 cages within aviary the other two pairs are nest boxes on shelf. So far we have , 6 eggs, 5 eggs, 2 eggs, 1 egg,1 very egg bummy, 1 still trying. This is our first attempt so looks promising. Don't know how long before you can tell if eggs are fertile. Hubby added flight after "the move" so now they can get out into full sun etc. Love young gum leaves, spinach etc don't seem to know what my egg biscuit is but will keep trying it. Would love separate breeding but will make do for now as we don't show, just want nice home aviary.

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that is really cool i love it can i ask an all up expence sheet im still looking for alternative to extend

Hi All, after busy six months our birds are finally settled. We had to move aviary across yard (council). Now we have 7 pairs birds. Six pairs are into breeding, one pair still young. We have got 4 cages within aviary the other two pairs are nest boxes on shelf. So far we have , 6 eggs, 5 eggs, 2 eggs, 1 egg,1 very egg bummy, 1 still trying. This is our first attempt so looks promising. Don't know how long before you can tell if eggs are fertile. Hubby added flight after "the move" so now they can get out into full sun etc. Love young gum leaves, spinach etc don't seem to know what my egg biscuit is but will keep trying it. Would love separate breeding but will make do for now as we don't show, just want nice home aviary.

:thankyou:

 

 

that is really cool i love it can i ask an all up expence sheet im still looking for alternative to extend

Hi G. B. didn't really add it up BUT a handy Hubby helps, we used a recycled car-port for aviary, re-built of course. Then Husband used bed frames to weld up flight section. We had a stack of pavers so he put down one layer then black plastic to stop moisture coming up then a second layer. Lot of work but he did a lovely job of it.(for the floor that was)We had to"crumple" little rolls of bird wire to fill in all the roof contours to stop escapees, that was the hardest part. Making sure it had no escape holes. Then wired all the flight section. The door between aviary and flight we shut before we go in. thank's for your interest. P.S two more egg's last check.

What an absolute beauty of a set-up! congrats... no wonder their breeding already... it's perfect for them..... May i suggest just 1 peice of sheet at the back of the flight....cause that way hopefully the rosella's will land on the sheet of tin and poo on it instead of on the wire and through the cage for the budgie's to touch...

Hi All, after busy six months our birds are finally settled. We had to move aviary across yard (council). Now we have 7 pairs birds. Six pairs are into breeding, one pair still young. We have got 4 cages within aviary the other two pairs are nest boxes on shelf. So far we have , 6 eggs, 5 eggs, 2 eggs, 1 egg,1 very egg bummy, 1 still trying. This is our first attempt so looks promising. Don't know how long before you can tell if eggs are fertile. Hubby added flight after "the move" so now they can get out into full sun etc. Love young gum leaves, spinach etc don't seem to know what my egg biscuit is but will keep trying it. Would love separate breeding but will make do for now as we don't show, just want nice home aviary.

 

 

that is really cool i love it can i ask an all up expence sheet im still looking for alternative to extend

Hi G. B. didn't really add it up BUT a handy Hubby helps, we used a recycled car-port for aviary, re-built of course. Then Husband used bed frames to weld up flight section. We had a stack of pavers so he put down one layer then black plastic to stop moisture coming up then a second layer. Lot of work but he did a lovely job of it.(for the floor that was)We had to"crumple" little rolls of bird wire to fill in all the roof contours to stop escapees, that was the hardest part. Making sure it had no escape holes. Then wired all the flight section. The door between aviary and flight we shut before we go in. thank's for your interest. P.S two more egg's last check.

 

recycled bird aviary thats ace sound like kind of things i do lol

i thought that looked like a car port but cause the wall i was like nar its a shed conversion

just i was discussing with my dad about the car port at my place and ways to turn it into a flight as i dont have a car but mine needs to be removable and able to be placed in original form as im renting lol now i know it is possible

will need to think harder mmmmmmmmmmm

What an absolute beauty of a set-up! congrats... no wonder their breeding already... it's perfect for them..... May i suggest just 1 peice of sheet at the back of the flight....cause that way hopefully the rosella's will land on the sheet of tin and poo on it instead of on the wire and through the cage for the budgie's to touch...

Thank's Mattdog2 , Rossie's come mostly early morn for feed from dish we leave out, they usually feed then fly to front of cage say Hi and go. Will keep lookout if they start staying longer.

Hi All, after busy six months our birds are finally settled. We had to move aviary across yard (council). Now we have 7 pairs birds. Six pairs are into breeding, one pair still young. We have got 4 cages within aviary the other two pairs are nest boxes on shelf. So far we have , 6 eggs, 5 eggs, 2 eggs, 1 egg,1 very egg bummy, 1 still trying. This is our first attempt so looks promising. Don't know how long before you can tell if eggs are fertile. Hubby added flight after "the move" so now they can get out into full sun etc. Love young gum leaves, spinach etc don't seem to know what my egg biscuit is but will keep trying it. Would love separate breeding but will make do for now as we don't show, just want nice home aviary.

that is really cool i love it can i ask an all up expence sheet im still looking for alternative to extend

Hi G. B. didn't really add it up BUT a handy Hubby helps, we used a recycled car-port for aviary, re-built of course. Then Husband used bed frames to weld up flight section. We had a stack of pavers so he put down one layer then black plastic to stop moisture coming up then a second layer. Lot of work but he did a lovely job of it.(for the floor that was)We had to"crumple" little rolls of bird wire to fill in all the roof contours to stop escapees, that was the hardest part. Making sure it had no escape holes. Then wired all the flight section. The door between aviary and flight we shut before we go in. thank's for your interest. P.S two more egg's last check.

recycled bird aviary thats ace sound like kind of things i do lol i thought that looked like a car port but cause the wall i was like nar its a shed conversion just i was discussing with my dad about the car port at my place and ways to turn it into a flight as i dont have a car but mine needs to be removable and able to be placed in original form as im renting lol now i know it is possible will need to think harder mmmmmmmmmmm

Where there's a will there's a way.

Is access to the birdroom via the aviary ? as I note there is no safety door. If access was through the birdroom to the aviary then you have a safe area. Entry through the aviary leaves you open to escapes.

Or is there a door into the birdroom ?

 

 

Is access to the birdroom via the aviary ? as I note there is no safety door. If access was through the birdroom to the aviary then you have a safe area. Entry through the aviary leaves you open to escapes.Or is there a door into the birdroom ?

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Hi Kaz did answer your post, don't know where it went. In the photo you can see an open door, from flight to aviary section. We push this shut(after making sure no birds are still in flight) from the outside, using a thin rod that pokes through the wire. Then we can enter flight before opening aviary section. Have trained ourselves to always bolt door first. We lost a lovely Grey Cock bird who shot out because we didn't see him in flight. Learn by your mistakes they say. many thanks Robyn

Edited July 30, 200916 yr by KAZ

A temporary or otherwise safety door of sorts can be made by using one of those hanging mosquito nets popular in childrens bedrooms. The ones that hang from the ceiling on a round hoop. Hang it over you door.........step in and out through the netting and put it up on top when not in use.