Do you have an aviary?
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Sounds wonderful! It's great that you are able to give your birds such an environment
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
- Toddmin
- Sisal Slave
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Wow, that sounds really neat. I wish I could have an arrangement like that! Do you have any pics of it?
- Todd
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- Hatchling
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- Hatchling
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Interesting tidbits I learned about this arrangement:
I live in Central Florida, and in the height of summer we get violent thunderstorms and even the occasional tropical storm. The finches handle it just fine. They have abundant covered space to perch when it gets heavy, but they stay roosted and exposed in the ficus trees a surprising amount of the time. In light rain they love to play and peck at whatever it is that washes up from the concrete.
Red-tailed hawks occasionally bonk off the screen as they dive for a finch. I've witnessed three strikes so far, and who knows how many happen when I'm at work all day.
Finches and anole lizards barely acknowledge one another.
Tree frogs, however, like to eat zebra chicks! That was the end of hanging ferns on the porch. It was getting a bit crowded in there anyway, I suppose.
Sisal twine (the same stuff used on cat scratching posts) can be cut into 2" segments and unraveled into fiber. The finches go apeshit over it as nesting material.
If you live in the South, Spanish moss also makes excellent nesting material. Just be sure to microwave it for a minute or two to kill any creepy-crawlies, and shred it well.
I have never had a finch drown in my swimming pool... they seem to know to avoid it. In fact, many times I've seen zebras swoop down and skim the surface of the pool, and then they touch the water (beak? foot? They fly too fast to tell!), leaving a pond ripple. It's really cool.
They can instinctively avoid a swimming pool, but they will somehow drown in a pitcher of water or a garden watering can (or anything small but deep). I lost 2 gouldians that way.
It is hilarious to watch a tiny zebra haul a huge chunk of Spanish moss to a high-mounted birdhouse.
I live in Central Florida, and in the height of summer we get violent thunderstorms and even the occasional tropical storm. The finches handle it just fine. They have abundant covered space to perch when it gets heavy, but they stay roosted and exposed in the ficus trees a surprising amount of the time. In light rain they love to play and peck at whatever it is that washes up from the concrete.
Red-tailed hawks occasionally bonk off the screen as they dive for a finch. I've witnessed three strikes so far, and who knows how many happen when I'm at work all day.
Finches and anole lizards barely acknowledge one another.
Tree frogs, however, like to eat zebra chicks! That was the end of hanging ferns on the porch. It was getting a bit crowded in there anyway, I suppose.
Sisal twine (the same stuff used on cat scratching posts) can be cut into 2" segments and unraveled into fiber. The finches go apeshit over it as nesting material.
If you live in the South, Spanish moss also makes excellent nesting material. Just be sure to microwave it for a minute or two to kill any creepy-crawlies, and shred it well.
I have never had a finch drown in my swimming pool... they seem to know to avoid it. In fact, many times I've seen zebras swoop down and skim the surface of the pool, and then they touch the water (beak? foot? They fly too fast to tell!), leaving a pond ripple. It's really cool.
They can instinctively avoid a swimming pool, but they will somehow drown in a pitcher of water or a garden watering can (or anything small but deep). I lost 2 gouldians that way.
It is hilarious to watch a tiny zebra haul a huge chunk of Spanish moss to a high-mounted birdhouse.
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- Flirty Bird
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
That is amazing, and I am jealous! How big is the enclosure, and how many birds do you have now? Do you have any photos of the whole thing?
2 owls
2 red-faced parrot finches
1 parrot finch hybrid
4 societies
7 gouldians
2 canaries
2 cocker spaniels
2 red-faced parrot finches
1 parrot finch hybrid
4 societies
7 gouldians
2 canaries
2 cocker spaniels
- Ursula
- Proven
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Ann, I love your cage. That's very pretty!!
Walk-in aviary with Waxbills (6 Cordon Bleu, 3 Orange Cheek, 3 Black-rumped, 1 Lavender, ), 1 European Goldfinch, 4 Gouldians, 2 Spice Finches, 6 Owl Finches, 4 Budgies and 2 male Button Quail.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
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- Flirty Bird
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Thanks!
2 owls
2 red-faced parrot finches
1 parrot finch hybrid
4 societies
7 gouldians
2 canaries
2 cocker spaniels
2 red-faced parrot finches
1 parrot finch hybrid
4 societies
7 gouldians
2 canaries
2 cocker spaniels
- Sitting Duck
- Fledgeling
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- Location: Atascadero, California
Re: Do you have an aviary?
Just finished my first aviary.
No birds yet. I am going to a Bird Mart this Sunday in San Jose CA.
I am a new member and new to birds. I have been learning a lot here on the forum in preparation for this new endervor.
No birds yet. I am going to a Bird Mart this Sunday in San Jose CA.
I am a new member and new to birds. I have been learning a lot here on the forum in preparation for this new endervor.
7 Gouldians
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
- cindy
- Bird Brain
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
so nice...love the covered buffet area!!!! Great idea! good luck at the fair!
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- Sitting Duck
- Fledgeling
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Here is the finished project. I still have to add some access doors so I do not have to go into the aviary and stress them out anymore than necessary. They are getting powder coated now. I should have them up tomorrow. I will add pictures of them.
7 Gouldians
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
- Sitting Duck
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Here is one more
7 Gouldians
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Beautifully done!
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
- Sitting Duck
- Fledgeling
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Here are the custom access doors I installed.
It make it so much easier than going into the aviary everytime I need to feed and water them.
It make it so much easier than going into the aviary everytime I need to feed and water them.
7 Gouldians
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
2 Owls
2 Redfaced Parots
3 Stars (1 fledgling)
2 Diamond Doves
2 Pintail Wydahs
2 Orange Cheeked Waxbills
4 Red Cheeked Cordon Blues
- Ursula
- Proven
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Very nice!!!
Walk-in aviary with Waxbills (6 Cordon Bleu, 3 Orange Cheek, 3 Black-rumped, 1 Lavender, ), 1 European Goldfinch, 4 Gouldians, 2 Spice Finches, 6 Owl Finches, 4 Budgies and 2 male Button Quail.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Do you have an aviary?
Now that's a great solution to not wanting to go in every feeding.
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56