Our Aviary .....

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Re: Our Aviary .....

Post by cindy » Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:45 am

Sounds like a herd at lights on in the a.m.!!

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Post by DanteD716 » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:16 pm

Lol
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Post by cindy » Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:03 pm

Today we finished framing, did the floor, some screening. We used painters tape to assembly it to make sure all side were even and matched up well...it was interesting to see it together. We will finish screening it tomorrow then move it indoors piece by piece and assemble it in the bird room.
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Post by wellingtoncdm » Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:19 pm

Looks like it's coming along nicely.

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Post by finchmix22 » Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:15 am

Going well. Will love seeing the finches inside once you're done.
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Post by cindy » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:57 am

Thank you charlie and Deborah...we are a bit delays, needed a few more things ar Lowe's and Home Depot....hopefully today the rest will be completed.

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Post by FeatherHarp » Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:06 am

It is fun to see how things are coming Cindy. You guys are sure moving right along on this project. Need another photo fix tho....hurry up. :lol:

And who is the handsome carpenter? :wink:

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Post by cindy » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:40 pm

We finished the structure....6 foot high, 7.5 ft long and 3 ft wide. My husband did a great job!!!
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Post by 30 Seconds to Bob » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:50 pm

Nice size aviary - your birds are lucky! :) Bob
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Post by wellingtoncdm » Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:02 pm

Looks great!!!

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Post by nelloyello11 » Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:29 pm

Looks great, Cindy!! Can't wait to see it all set up and filled!! =D> =D> =D>
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Post by Sally » Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:59 pm

That is coming out so nice, Cindy! You and your hubby are doing a great job with it, and thanks for the photos, it is always fun to see how someone's project comes together.
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Post by finchmix22 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:50 am

Looks great Cindy! How did you attach the screen? Is it wire? plastic mesh? You'll have to show us how you plan to clean it with the doors you put in place. I'm trying to picture someone getting low to the ground to open the side door and take care of stuff. I'm very curious as I want to finish building the aviary I started two years ago, when I really didn't know what I was doing with the structure. Now, I need to redesign and make adjustments based on the learning done here. Great tutorial to watch you and your husband build the aviary step by step! =D> =D>
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Post by debbie276 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:46 am

Great job, your birds are going to love it!
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Post by Vargur » Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:29 am

This look so nice Cindy!!
Cannt wait to see birds in there!

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