outside aviary -aussie style

[wildbill]

my aviary is in need of a good old fashion re-make. mainly constructed of timber /fibro cement sheeting etc it has the odd leak or two plus other drama etc it really needs a bit of work.
this may surprise you - i have diamond sparrows and split blue gouldians breeding happily away.....as the overnight temps hit -3 and daily temps sit on 5 celsius.
last night i had to place a bit of cover over one flight. parent gouldians with 4 young sit it out overnight on the perch.
plan to completely rebuild the aviary - material in use -fibro cement sheeting-R4 insulation bats in wall cavity and ceiling plus cement some of the floors.
if you'd like to see progress photos of the complete job i'd be happy to hear from you.
here's what i have to work with. i plan to divide it into 10 sections.it's a lot bigger than it looks. total area 15metes x 6 metres.

[debbie276]

Looks like a fun project.
I would love to see pictures as you go.

[Rox]

Good luck and all the best with the new project! I can't wait to see the finished product

[wildbill]

thanks all. will update as i go along. hope you enjoy. will throw in a few finch photos while i'm at it

[wildbill]

fibro cement sheeting



R4 insulation



treated timber




cut into this section first to start work

[Martie]

Look forward to your updates! It looks like a large aviary - very nice.

[wildbill]

weather looks like it is warming up - so hope to show some progress

[Sally]

wildbill

We'd love to see updates on your aviary remodel. This is one of the topics that gets many questions, as we in the U.S. have a lot less experience with building and maintaining outside aviaries. I believe many of us think we can't have outside aviaries unless we have very mild temperatures, yet outside aviaries are the norm in Oz.

[Toddmin]

wildbill, it sounds like you have quite a project on your hands. What part of Oz are you located?

[wildbill]

the central tablelands in orange new south wales

[wildbill]

-3 degrees celsius today.....surprised to see these well fed and happy. more photos later

[wildbill]

a few days ago i threw out all the old seed in the middle of the yard. today i have about 20 guests



through the door i have just fibro lined walls and black style ceiling.





started here with R4 insulation bats and another sheet of fibro



joining strips added to hold fibro in place





other side wall



completed job




dirt floor



now cemented

[wildbill]

this section tomorrow

[Casper]

wildbill Where in Australia are you? I am in Adelaide and it is getting cold but not that cold!

[wildbill]

orange nsw
regards