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Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:06 am
by kratz71
I'm not sure if many remember me but I asked abunch of questions months ago about converting a screen room into an outdoor aviary. Well after receiving lots of help from some on here I am finished! I was able to purchase 3 pairs of goulds to put in the aviary and they love it. I'm shocked at how tame they are with all that room to get away from me when they want. I've always kept them in cages and they hated when I would get near the cage. Now they fly right up to me and even land on my hand sometimes for eggshells! The new space is 10'X12'x10'high. It has a gable roof that is completely covered and the birds can get up under it to get out of the elements. The funny thing is they sleep on the hanging bird feeders that are just 3ft off the ground? I guess they like to snack at night! I've attached a few pics and will keep you all updated.
Mike
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:20 am
by lovemyfinch
Lovely, and well done
I have no doubt that they are happier with all of that room for free flight
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:29 pm
by L in Ontario
Glad it all came together for you Mike - well done!
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:03 pm
by poohbear
Looks nice that...
My set up is up and running...but I can't get any more gouldians yet...been promised young 'uns later in the year though.
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:53 pm
by dfcauley
Looks wonderful! Mine are the same.... they will land right by my nose. It is a wonderful experience!!
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:50 pm
by CandoAviary
I bet they love their new space, nice job
I find they are calmer and more trusting in a larger area also.... that is until you try and catch them
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:23 pm
by Ursula
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:58 pm
by poohbear
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:49 pm
by dfcauley
Not too big.......
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:05 pm
by mickp
congrats kratz, nice looking aviary
go Paul
since you finally got birds back, you've also got the old attitude back
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:10 am
by poohbear
mickp wrote:congrats kratz, nice looking aviary
go Paul
since you finally got birds back, you've also got the old attitude back
Dunno what you mean Aussie...All my best to the Sheila...have they got the vote yet??
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:48 am
by mickp
nah cant let them vote, would never get them back in the kitchen
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:30 pm
by poohbear
Get ready to duck Mick...lots of ladies
on here.
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:36 pm
by lovemyfinch
No Comment boys
Re: Aviary is done and stocked!
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:01 pm
by kratz71
Ok I have a question about the finches(gouldians) in my new aviary. Why would they all sleep on the hanging feeder that is only 3ft off the ground and totally exposed to the wind? The aviary is 10ft tall in the middle and protected up under the gable roof with lots of perches too but they all sit on the feeder. Is this normal behavior? I'm not too worried just curious. Funny thing is that during the day they seem to rest way up high but at night its back on the feeder.
Mike
