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Hey,

I would like to know whether its okay to face the aviary west? The aviary is in a sunny spot and want to place a clear sheet of plastic over the top probably a 1 foot wide so the sun will still penetrate the aviary during the day the aviary size will be about 5ft L x 3 ft w x 5ft D and it will be a suspended aviary.

Thanks

West isn't ideal but it's better than south. As long as you aren't in a very exposed postion it should be alright. Make sure the southern side of the avairy is completely enclosed.

only thing I ever take into consideration when deciding which way a new aviary should face is the prevailing wind direction. due to that all of my aviaries face north

I agree, the prevailing wind direction is very important. When I built my new aviary I decided to have it facing west (well more WNW) but I have about 1/3 open on the front so the birds can get sun all day but there is enough shade and covered areas for roosting and nesting while it is still sheltered from the wind. The best of both worlds IMO.

Mine are all North.I am going to build some in between two banks in the future.They will be facing south.But the wall facing North will be raised with a lazerlight wall to allow the fist bit of sun in the morning.Which i believe is most important.

prevailing wind direction?

which wind direction occurs the most = prevailing wind