New breeding cages

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:14 pm

I found plastic trays at fleet farm that are 30''by 21'' so I decided to build some cages.

I used 1/2'' plywood and 1/2 by1'' wire.

lovemyfinch · Post by **lovemyfinch** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:18 pm

Those are so homey, I am sure that your birds will feel right at home in there. And be laying eggs soon.

Bama · Post by **Bama** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:01 pm

Did a super job on the cages Darrell. Look very professional. Might want to go ahead in your spare time and get a start on your second set or the flight to hold all the new babies:D Because it appears to me that maybe your "hooked" now on this bird hobby like the rest of use.

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:13 pm

darrell
Good job they look great

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:22 pm

Very very nice looking Darrell. A good size and well done!!

cartel · Post by **cartel** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:24 pm

Very nice set up you built.What are you going to breed in them?

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:45 pm

I got a pair of gouldians 2 weeks ago,then last saturday I got 3 gouldians at an auction for 30dollars each. 1is a hen and the other 2 are just starting to color up. I think they might be hens too.

atarasi · Post by **atarasi** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:30 pm

Awesome! I like the finishing touch of the top. Great job! Hope your finches do well for you.

Post by **Sally** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:23 am

Great looking cages. I also like the finishing detail on the roof!

nrosu · Post by **nrosu** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:51 am

Your cages look really nice. I like the ideea with plants and also the roof! I hope to see it soon with your pairs inside!

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:30 am

Very nice!

CandoAviary · Post by **CandoAviary** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:04 am

That has to one of the most original cage banks I've ever seen. Looks like a giant birdhouse....... I bet you have built an outside birdfeeder/birdhouse before

Yep, it looks like you are already hooked on these little jewels...and what a deal on the gouldians. Hope you have the best of success

franny · Post by **franny** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:36 pm

This looks great! Can you show us the sides? I assume that's where you have access to put feeders in etc.? Would love to see what you've done for doors. How do you keep the birds in when the tray is out, or do you have extra trays ready to go in?

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:28 pm

So far I only have birds in 2 of the cages so Ijust put in 1 of the clean ones.I put a wire door on the front for the nest boxes and a wood door on the side.I will have to hang a piece of cloth on the inside of the door so the opening isn't so big.

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:36 pm

darrell
Just use a piece of heavey clear plastic ,worked great on one of my cages had birds get out all the time before I put the plastic in they don't even try anymore and you don't notice it