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New breeding cages
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:14 pm
by darrell
I found plastic trays at fleet farm that are 30''by 21'' so I decided to build some cages.
I used 1/2'' plywood and 1/2 by1'' wire.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:18 pm
by lovemyfinch
Those are so homey, I am sure that your birds will feel right at home in there. And be laying eggs soon.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:01 pm
by Bama
Did a super job on the cages Darrell. Look very professional. Might want to go ahead in your spare time and get a start on your second set or the flight to hold all the new babies:D Because it appears to me that maybe your "hooked" now on this bird hobby like the rest of use.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:13 pm
by B CAMP
darrell
Good job they look great
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:22 pm
by L in Ontario
Very very nice looking Darrell. A good size and well done!!
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:24 pm
by cartel
Very nice set up you built.What are you going to breed in them?
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:45 pm
by darrell
I got a pair of gouldians 2 weeks ago,then last saturday I got 3 gouldians at an auction for 30dollars each. 1is a hen and the other 2 are just starting to color up. I think they might be hens too.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:30 pm
by atarasi
Awesome! I like the finishing touch of the top. Great job! Hope your finches do well for you.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:23 am
by Sally
Great looking cages. I also like the finishing detail on the roof!
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:51 am
by nrosu
Your cages look really nice. I like the ideea with plants and also the roof! I hope to see it soon with your pairs inside!
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:30 am
by dfcauley
Very nice!
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:04 am
by CandoAviary
That has to one of the most original cage banks I've ever seen. Looks like a giant birdhouse....... I bet you have built an outside birdfeeder/birdhouse before
Yep, it looks like you are already hooked on these little jewels...and what a deal on the gouldians. Hope you have the best of success
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:36 pm
by franny
This looks great! Can you show us the sides? I assume that's where you have access to put feeders in etc.? Would love to see what you've done for doors. How do you keep the birds in when the tray is out, or do you have extra trays ready to go in?
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:28 pm
by darrell
So far I only have birds in 2 of the cages so Ijust put in 1 of the clean ones.I put a wire door on the front for the nest boxes and a wood door on the side.I will have to hang a piece of cloth on the inside of the door so the opening isn't so big.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:36 pm
by B CAMP
darrell
Just use a piece of heavey clear plastic ,worked great on one of my cages had birds get out all the time before I put the plastic in they don't even try anymore and you don't notice it