Tomorrow is the big Building day!

[Jossi]

Im building a new cage/flight for my finches tomorrow or at least Im going to start tomorrow... im super excited
I think this will take a week or two, and I hope it turns out the way I have set my mind on.

I would really apreciate if you guys to a look and got back with some tips if you have any. I will post photos on the way, and I am flexible as long as Im not finished

It is going to be about 6 ft long, 2,5 ft wide and 6,5 ft tall on the top.

There will be a pull out tray and some storage underneath. And it will be provided with wheels.

I have made a sketch... its not 100% accurate but it will give you some idea... It will have two smaller doors on the front (the lower ones, and a big one in the middle... I might divide the bigger door in to two sections to prevent birds from escaping while cleaning.

[lovemyfinch]

That looks absolutely marvelous, I am really looking forward to seeing it come together

[debbie276]

Great project, can't wait to see pictures.

[6finchfriends]

Awesome! I never thought to put a pitched roof on because they fly side to side but maybe they'd like their nests way up in the top of the pitch. cool!

[mnika]

My cage has a pitched roof, and the finches like to roost up there. I have a wicker nest at the very top for them, too. Often times they fly straight from the bottom of the cage to the top in a nearly vertical fashion, which was really surprising to me

[mnika]

And your flight looks really, really nice. How do you make the pull out tray for cleaning? Is it like a drawer on a track with wheels?

[Jossi]

The first pice is finished...


By the way... I got a default message when I created this post, so I created another one as well ( but ignore that)

Concerning the drawers... I think I will make 2 drawers istead of one... Im not sure yet, if Im going to use some sliding wheels, I dont think its nessesary, there wont be any heavy stuff on the bottom...

[Jossi]

I wanted that shape on the top just because I think it looks more like a little house, and it is a great place to build in som lighting. I hope they are going to use that part as well

[lovemyfinch]

Jossi, may I suggest putting on the wheels anyway. My living room aviary is 6ft long, and 6ft high. I am sooo glad that we decided to put on the wheels, otherwise it would be the biggest pain to move to clean underneath and behind. And believe you me, they do manage to get seeds and feathers and dander, in front/behind/and underneath

[Jossi]

Jossi, may I suggest putting on the wheels anyway. My living room aviary is 6ft long, and 6ft high. I am sooo glad that we decided to put on the wheels, otherwise it would be the biggest pain to move to clean underneath and behind. And believe you me, they do manage to get seeds and feathers and dander, in front/behind/and underneath

Oh yes, I will put wheels on the cage
What I ment was that I dont think I will put some small "wheels" on the tray, to make it glide better... Im not sure what thats called in english

The structure is soon finished... Im all swetty, and I bet my neighbors hate me by now for using the jigsaw

[Jossi]

The frame is up...

[lovemyfinch]

My you work quick
The English word that you are looking for would be gliders. If you already have them, I would attach them regardless. As we all know structures will move as they work themselves into their comfy spot.

[Jossi]

My you work quick
The English word that you are looking for would be gliders. If you already have them, I would attach them regardless. As we all know structures will move as they work themselves into their comfy spot.

Thanks!
No, I dont have any ... Maby I should buy some tomorrow...

It didnt take as long time as I thought it would... But there is still alot of work ahead, the "roof" the painting, all the mesh... but it is a lot of fun!

[Jossi]

Wheels, bottom shelf and sides in place...

[lovemyfinch]

Very very good start Won`t be long at this speed before you show us the birds occupying their new home