Aviary

[frank-123]

looking to get some aviary's added to my lofts would you add a roof to keep them dry or would you let the rain get to the birds all the time

would the constant rain/dampness damage feathers

[JohnQuinn]

You could do them 50/50 Frank, best of both worlds for the doos.

[Guest stb-]

ROOF FRANK YE DONT WANT WILD BIRDS SHHIITIN ON THEM AND COTAMINATING THE PLACE , HAVE TRIED BOTH , IF ITS OPEN 3 SIDES THEY WILL GET RAIN ANYWAY

[retired]

My aviary doesnt have a roof on at the minute however going to perspex the roof when i get around to it as the galvanised wire i bought for it has rusted like hell so needs replacing (two birds, one stone etc etc)

[Guest stb-]

NOT PETES RUSTY WIRE

[HOMER49]

ROOF FRANK YE DONT WANT WILD BIRDS SHHIITIN ON THEM AND COTAMINATING THE PLACE , HAVE TRIED BOTH , IF ITS OPEN 3 SIDES THEY WILL GET RAIN ANYWAY

 

Hi

You are quite correct Robert fully roofed

also if your roof it with a quality clear roofing sheet

it adds light and heat through the sun

Have all the materials to put an full length aviary

on mine hopefully find the time this year

Cheers

Homer 49

[ALF]

AN OPEN AVIARY CERTAINLY DOES THEM NO HARM EITHER I KEEP MY STOCK BIRDS IN 1 OF THEM AND TOOK A 1ST AT EVERY SHOW I TOOK THEM TO LAST YEAR

[Delboy]

Roof Frank,ive tried it without, doesnt work in sunny Scotland

[sapper756]

When I first built my aviary it did not have a roof fitted, but within a matter of months I decided to fit a clear corrigated perspex roof.http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif

[Guest peter4pm]

yea a perpex roof is essential , especialy if you live in scotland.

Btw ...whats the best to use to make a wire floor on the aviary base ...at the min ive just got bare slabs down..but its a pain having to powerwash them every other day as they get in such a state,and the birds are always pecking around ....?

[symbol_of_hope]

Rooooof. Where the smeg are you power-washing the gunk away to? Rainy, mucky droppings all over the place is a grim affair if you ask me.

[Guest peter4pm]

no i scrapes the slabs first silly

[Guest Owen]

I have used aviaries for some years and I think there is nothing better to promote the health of the birds. I like to provide about 1/3 of the roof in something solid to give the birds a feeling of security. My aviaries have a concrete floors with a wire mesh fitted above them. Cleaning is very easy because I just hose them down a couple of times a week. The birds can have a bath any time without the threat of a Cat or Sparrow Hawk jumping on them. Where you have Prisoners it is great for the birds because they can enjoy a reletively natural life without the risk of loosing them. I lke to sit near my aviaries and just watch the birds, it is very relaxing, I find.