A few pics of our finch garden

rkn · Post by **rkn** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:16 pm

I took some pics and finally got them loaded so if link works I can share our finch garden with you all.

http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=rkn&AID=5127012

Anyone else want to share their's? Would love to see and too, get some more ideas!!!!

Rita

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:32 pm

Oh...my....your Aviary is so beautiful.....and just look at that view of the mountains out the window!!!

I think your Finches are all so pretty and boy are they spoiled...and I bet they don't even know it either!

That is a wonderful set-up you have with the garden and everything....it is like the "Trump Towers" of the Finch world...hehe!

Thanks for sharing the photos they are very inspiring....Can I come live with you...please please! $\:D/$

rkn · Post by **rkn** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:41 pm

Better yet you can buy our place when we sell. We more then likely will be leaving ID. for professional reason but i do love our place! Ready to retire? is perfect...

my finches seem happy, at least they are always singing and busy...lol I have their enclosue next to my kitchen area so love to watch em while cooking! So far they don't seemed too interested in my Indian curry creations...lol

rita

jabo322 · Post by **jabo322** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:02 pm

Ditto what FeatherHarp said. I'm drooling here, what a nice home your finches have.

rkn · Post by **rkn** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:29 pm

That's very kind. We like it here, is very rustic feeling country and we made our place sort of to fit into the environment. The birds are clueless to where they live...lol It was funny though, once we let them be free inside the enclosure at first they were clumby flyers like they never really flew before. After a day or two they are pro flyers! Made me feel kind of sad for the ones that never get out of a small cage. I have a cage inside my enclosure and thye sit on it but not inside. It was what i purchased to move them home.

I added a few more pic, fun ones and dinked a bit with thme on my photoshop. Lil boogers are hard to get a good pic of!!! Will have to make more effort next time but just wanted to show our "nest" and would love to see your's!!!

rita

FeatherHarp · Post by **FeatherHarp** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:49 pm

rkn......Funny you should mention retirement.....my Hubby is retiring April 1st....so we will be there ready to move in April 2nd!! And leave all the finches please...hehe!

Too bad we have to stay in Minnesota...I would love to actually move out to Oregon where I have some family left yet....but at least we get to go visit every couple years or so.

I feel bad you have to move with your wonderful photographic and stained glass talents it seems as if this is the ideal place for you.

Kiko · Post by **Kiko** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:44 pm

What a treat your garden/aviary is to see! I know that bringing the outdoors in is one of the main reasons why I want to get finches. Your aviary with those fabulous windows and view, oh my, I would have hard time getting anything else done in the house, just watch the birdies all day!

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:11 pm

Amazing scenery!! Thanks for sharing!

rkn · Post by **rkn** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:19 pm

Liz your bird selection is amazing! Can you ship them to podunk ID.? If so would like to get some. Do you accept paypal?

rita

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:26 pm

rkn wrote:Liz your bird selection is amazing! Can you ship them to podunk ID.? If so would like to get some. Do you accept paypal?

rita

Thank you for the compliment Rita - I sure wish I could ship to Podunk, ID! I'm in Canada and it's near impossible to get live material through Customs. But if you know anyone in Canada looking for birds or perennials, you may pass on our name. $\:D/$

rkn · Post by **rkn** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:02 pm

See is sooo hard to get birds in our area! Seriously petco is the main answer. no one ships to podunk. Boy I wish you could too, I saw several that can come live in my home from your bird groups!!!! very pretty selection!!!

rita

Fancie Flight · Post by **Fancie Flight** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:34 pm

BEAUTIFUL Birdie home,, I gotta ask though HOW do ya clean that ??? Have ya ever had any issues with birds hitting the glass??? I love it its really nice.

rkn · Post by **rkn** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:00 pm

What's their to clean? Is dirt bottom do poop is natural fertizer for the garden. Is a self cleaner like an oven...hehe!

Birds seem to know where the glass is so no problems yet. I suppose they could hit it at anytime but seem to be non plussed about it.

rkn

Fancie Flight · Post by **Fancie Flight** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:56 pm

oh.. Well I have found with my finches they FLING Pooh. lol I thought maybe ya found pooh on the glass alot, lol and I would worry about bacteria building up on the botom with the dirt, so good it doesnt.

My aviary was dirt bottom but i still always scrapped and refreshed alot, lol

That is so beautiful do you have easy access for feeding and all, ???
Is the part facing you wire or glass also??

rkn · Post by **rkn** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:28 pm

caught me online...

the front is a plastic mesh found at Lowell's. Is cheap and easy to use. I had the sides velcored down and the bottom has a couple long plastic sticks to hang it overall.

I am not finding poop build up other then this one small tree. OMG they LOVE this tree! and yes it is poopy looking but heck will replace it if it dies. Is like 10.00 tree found in the local gorcery store.

Other then the tree, their is no build up in the enclosure. I water it 2-3 times per week for the plant's sake and that halps move the poop around and too soak it into the dirt. So far is really easy maintence!

rita