Hi Everyone,

 

I'm planning on getting an aviary, hopefully somewhere between January and July next year and would just like some input as to how it should be done.

 

1. Can anyone give me the advantages and disadvantages of housing cocks and hens separately or together. Would it be best to have two flights/runs one for each sex or just put them in the one space?

 

2. For a breeding room / bird room would an extra flight/run on the aviary do or would one of those metal sheds with a window or two be best?

 

3. If yes for the shed would I need to add/adjust the shed in anyway besides adding windows?

 

All I would want in the bird room is a shelf/table for storage and of course the breeding cages. I only plan on breeding a maximum of six pairs at any one time but would more likely have two or three pairs in the beginning.

 

I'm also on a budget so don't want too much but having said that I don't want to go skimpy on the birds either! If they need it I'll get it.

 

So if anyone has any suggestions or would like to point out something I might have missed it would be much appreciated

 

Also would anyone know of any good aviary builders in Sydney?

Hi Everyone,

 

I'm planning on getting an aviary, hopefully somewhere between January and July next year and would just like some input as to how it should be done.

 

All I would want in the bird room is a shelf/table for storage and of course the breeding cages. I only plan on breeding a maximum of six pairs at any one time but would more likely have two or three pairs in the beginning.

 

I'm also on a budget so don't want too much but having said that I don't want to go skimpy on the birds either! If they need it I'll get it.

 

So if anyone has any suggestions or would like to point out something I might have missed it would be much appreciated

 

Also would anyone know of any good aviary builders in Sydney?

Every one does it differently but the top breeders seem to have very similar set ups. I would join a club and then visit as many aviaries as you can to get ideas and listen to those infinitely more experienced (take a note book and make notes!) Your local breeders will be able to recommend aviary builders if you are unable to build something yourself.

1. Can anyone give me the advantages and disadvantages of housing cocks and hens separately or together. Would it be best to have two flights/runs one for each sex or just put them in the one space?

I prefer a mixed sex aviary as some hens can get lazy and just sit, by having the cock birds in with them the hens get more exercise. However, prior to breeding I separate my pairs in 2 holding cages to ensure that who I breed with are what I get - so no surprises.

2. For a breeding room / bird room would an extra flight/run on the aviary do or would one of those metal sheds with a window or two be best?

Look you can use a shed but you do need to make sure that your flights are long enough, 5m+ is ideal and also you would need to add a pop out suspended area so your birds have access to the natural elements.

3. If yes for the shed would I need to add/adjust the shed in anyway besides adding windows?

See above.

Every one does it differently but the top breeders seem to have very similar set ups. I would join a club and then visit as many aviaries as you can to get ideas and listen to those infinitely more experienced (take a note book and make notes!) Your local breeders will be able to recommend aviary builders if you are unable to build something yourself.

 

Hi Renee,

 

Thanks for that, I will definitely look into joining a club to see how it's done

 

Regards,

Kathleen.

I know I'm a bit late in this thread but just wanted to put up a couple of linksto a couple of my favourites...

 

Firstly Daz's, I'd gladly take either his original or the second one in this thread...

 

http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....showtopic=12409

 

Then there is Kazzy's, probably not a show style set up but Iconic is how I describe it... I wish I was that talented...

 

http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....showtopic=24031

 

Both of these are vastly different in style but both are incredible. Use your imagination and I am sure you'll come up with an amazing one yourself. Really the possibilities are endless... I look forward to seeing/hearing about what you've dreamed up