Building a 10' Aviary for under $700

Building an outdoor aviary took three weeks. Videos of the birds at the end.

One of our past volunteers helped us the first week and blessed is with the use of his power tools.
I cant tell you how wonderful this has turned out to be for us.
We just keep adding to it and it is really turning into a pretty little get away! Plants and flowers, perches and foraging toys are the attraction.

Our yard is filled with life all the time so it had to be strong.

To help us provide for the birds at FCBS please visit us at
http://4TheBirds.org


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Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Bird
• Outdoor
• Aviary
• Flying
• Colors
• Sanctuary
• Parrot
• Flight

[demmylowther]

WOW ! I hope someone can answer some questions for me ?It would be much appreciated.I have 7 parrots that are destroying my home,one room in particular.They all have their own cages that are always open.I want to build an indoor Aviary against a 20' wall w/t windows x 8' height x approx.6' deep.I'm worried about the type of material to use.I heard galvanized metal is poiseness.Can everything be purchased from a Lowes,or Home Depot?I want to get my house back under control.HELP,SOS !

[FCBS4TheBirds]

I will send you a message :-)

[bry0860]

hey, im also building a aviary. it going to be 10ft by 10ft....but i cant find the correct mesh...what kind of metal should i use..what metal did u use and where did u get it from? thanks

[FCBS4TheBirds]

I recommend stainless steel but that's very expensive. Trust me I know it runs several hundred dollars a roll. You can order it at a local farm supply if they don't already have it. A lot of people use welded steel hardware also.

[asy4]

@FCBS4TheBirds

Aren't you worried about the birds getting bird mites with an outdoor aviary? I got a fluke bird mite infestation in my NYC apartment (a dead bird in the wall void!), and it took me 2 1/2 years to get rid of.

My birds got infested; it was a nightmare.

[hollen63771]

If you can't afford stainless steel i reccomend galvanized after weld wire mesh.Before you install it scrub it down with vinegar and water to neutralize the zinc .I bree parrots so trust me i never had a problem

[TKart326]

where did you purchase all this, what exactly is it. I'd love, LOVE, to know how to do this

[lucasthedogman]

@lucasthedogman what kind of parrots do you have?

[lucasthedogman]

super cool! those are some lucky parrots :D 

[GeigerTree]

I would love to see a materials list.

What is the rod going horizonally through the framing at approx 5' high for? Is it that theaded rod stuff?

Why did you you use smaller lumber on the sides than the roof?

Did you put anything on the floor?

Did you consider incorporating the catch door into the cage instead of outside?

Do the birds of different species get along?

I'm having my materials delivered today. Mine will be 8 x8.

[SteveTheVahn]

How would i keep it squirell or racoon proof?

[nutz4country]

@FCBS4TheBirds

What did you use for the frame, pressure treated or not? I heard pressure treated would hurt the birds due to the chemicals in t he wood. Patty at pkascentz@att.net

[sootykitty]

Do you have any problems with the birds chewing the wooden parts to the frame?