the weather in england
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slbeswick
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the weather in england
ive just built an outdoor avairy and have but them in there feeding drinking and look really well will thy be alright with the british weather or should i bring them in around the autumn time or just cover them over. im new to this site so hello to everyone and i hope you can help me thanks
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poohbear
- Weaning
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- Location: Nottinghamshire UK
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poohbear
- Weaning
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- Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:33 pm
- Location: Nottinghamshire UK
Hiya,
I think I've grasped your meaning...
Zebra finches can be hardy little birds but even so I wouldn't keep them in an open aviary during an English winter.I would have provided them with access to an enclosed area in bad weather.
Even with hardy birds they may nest at any time of the year and youngsters would die if exposed to below freezing weather.If you can't provide indoor access I suggest you catch up your birds and keep them in cages indoors through the winter....Florida we 'aint.
It's a shame that your aviary could be empty for six months of the year...If you had provided the means for them to get under cover they could have stayed out enjoying the sunshine even on a freezing winter day...with somewhere tolerable to roost at night draught free.
Paul.
I think I've grasped your meaning...
Zebra finches can be hardy little birds but even so I wouldn't keep them in an open aviary during an English winter.I would have provided them with access to an enclosed area in bad weather.
Even with hardy birds they may nest at any time of the year and youngsters would die if exposed to below freezing weather.If you can't provide indoor access I suggest you catch up your birds and keep them in cages indoors through the winter....Florida we 'aint.
It's a shame that your aviary could be empty for six months of the year...If you had provided the means for them to get under cover they could have stayed out enjoying the sunshine even on a freezing winter day...with somewhere tolerable to roost at night draught free.
Paul.
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poohbear
- Weaning
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- Location: Nottinghamshire UK
An alternative to those who want an aviary but don't have room for an ajoining bird room or shed for the winter.These can be bought or made to your own spec.
The small box area enables the birds to roost indoors at night.But remember to keep the highest perches indoors and provide light...either artificial or by fitting a window to encourage the birds indoors at night.The inside can easily be heated with the use of a heatlamp or similar.
Personally I would put a sliding door over the pop hole operated by a rod through to the outside,then the birds can be kept in or out so the appropriate part can be cleaned without the risk of escapes.I would also provide food only in the box to avoid encouraging mice etc.
These little flights are ideal for those with limited space but I would prefer a safety door on the outside to avoid escapes...if birds are nesting outdoors it may not be possible to shoo a sitting bird into the enclosed space before entering.
Paul.
The small box area enables the birds to roost indoors at night.But remember to keep the highest perches indoors and provide light...either artificial or by fitting a window to encourage the birds indoors at night.The inside can easily be heated with the use of a heatlamp or similar.
Personally I would put a sliding door over the pop hole operated by a rod through to the outside,then the birds can be kept in or out so the appropriate part can be cleaned without the risk of escapes.I would also provide food only in the box to avoid encouraging mice etc.
These little flights are ideal for those with limited space but I would prefer a safety door on the outside to avoid escapes...if birds are nesting outdoors it may not be possible to shoo a sitting bird into the enclosed space before entering.
Paul.
