Building my first cage.

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:14 pm

Well, it would 27 length, 16 deep and 24 high, is it even worth it? I have all the materials. Just a few adjustments to an old shelf thing

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:17 pm

Personally I would make it longer and deeper

Post by **finchmix22** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:20 pm

If you're going to build your own cage, then I agree with Cindy. Make it one the finches will really like. One that is very wide, about 5-6 ft and maybe 2-3 feet deep and 3-5 feet high.

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:33 pm

The problem is I'm using an old desk thing so I can't modify it. I have everything so money won't need to be spent. Just as a test drive. But this summer, my dad has a giant storage closet in his basement, about the size of a small bedroom, he said he'll turn it into my own walk-in aviary! So the cage I'm building now, (if I do) would be for a pair of spice finches. But when/if my dad really does it, the pair will be moved into the aviary, along with maybe a society pair, my orange cheeked waxbills, and whatever else I can get my hand on. This room is atleast 10ft by 10ft, if not larger. So if I get my birds breeding now, I'll have more to stock the aviary

CandoAviary · Post by **CandoAviary** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:10 pm

What is sold as "breeder cages"in the US are either 24" wide x 16" deep x 16" high or 30" wide x 18" deep x 18" high
So this would put you right there in the breeding cage size.
I breed gouldians in both of the above size cages and they do great... I do seperated the breeders afterwards to larger facilities so they don't live forever in them. But as long as you don't overcrowd them they will do great! Many people keep there birds like this full time without problems. Have frun and get building...Pictures of the process as you go along please

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:15 pm

I am sure you will have plenty of birds to fill such a large aviary!

ac12 · Post by **ac12** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:29 pm

Few things to think about FIRST
- where are the perches going
- where are the water and food dishes going
- where is the door going

These things affect each other, and it is best that you think about it and lay it out BEFORE you cut wire mesh. It is a PIA to try to fix it afterwards.

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:20 pm

Well, it would 27 length, 16 deep and 24 high, is it even worth it? I have all the materials. Just a few adjustments to an old shelf thing

Sounds like a very good start! Be sure to post pictures when your done so we can see.

LuxandLolita · Post by **LuxandLolita** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:33 pm

ohh if i had the money! it sounds a good size for a breeder cage and such

i have ALWAYS wanted to build an aviary or even a large cage for my finches, my mother says that it is to much of a hassle..

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:37 pm

cindy wrote:I am sure you will have plenty of birds to fill such a large aviary!

I waswrong, did the measurements and it's 12ft x 12ft, II cannot wait until the summer!

CandoAviary wrote:What is sold as "breeder cages"in the US are either 24" wide x 16" deep x 16" high or 30" wide x 18" deep x 18" high
So this would put you right there in the breeding cage size.
I breed gouldians in both of the above size cages and they do great... I do seperated the breeders afterwards to larger facilities so they don't live forever in them. But as long as you don't overcrowd them they will do great! Many people keep there birds like this full time without problems. Have frun and get building...Pictures of the process as you go along please

Candace, I would've tookictures, but it was an ugly old desk, and All I had to do was put on the mesh. Plus, I didn't read this comment until now. Sorry!

ac12 wrote:Few things to think about FIRST
- where are the perches going
- where are the water and food dishes going
- where is the door going

These things affect each other, and it is best that you think about it and lay it out BEFORE you cut wire mesh. It is a PIA to try to fix it afterwards.

It had two small cabinet doors on the back, I have a food and water ground dish, and it was a PIA trying to figure out perches, but I got it to work.

debbie276 wrote:
Well, it would 27 length, 16 deep and 24 high, is it even worth it? I have all the materials. Just a few adjustments to an old shelf thing
Sounds like a very good start! Be sure to post pictures when your done so we can see.

Thanks! I like the way it came out, I always forget about pictures so I'll take some now and post them later tonight.

LuxandLolita wrote:ohh if i had the money! it sounds a good size for a breeder cage and such i have ALWAYS wanted to build an aviary or even a large cage for my finches, my mother says that it is to much of a hassle..

I didn't spend a single dime, I had everything on hand. I have enough material to make a second one, but I don't have the space right now.

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:40 pm

So, the 1inch spacing worked fine actually, I cover the enitred fron, (there was a wooden board but the cage would've been too dark) and I made a flap on the back the closes above the two doors. I put the four societies in their, the zebras are on eggs and the waxbills are too small. I also went to a small family owned petstore. They had a population boom on society finches, and had them all cramped in one little cage! (about 30) I bought two fawn pieds, hoping to get two hens for my two lonely boys but ended up with a pair. They seem clean, but I still wouldn't risk it. They were 2 for 10 so I just had to get them, atleast I saved 2 of them.

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