Aviary + flighted birds?

[MicahEspudo]

So its basically official... I'm getting an aviary
Okay, so it's not official YET, but I will know for sure on monday... did I mention it is FREE

I want to let my birds go fully flighted in the aviary... they'll live inside the house, but they'll go outside on nice days (only when I'm there). Bella and Tiko are really getting along Soo much better than when I first got them And their learning how to pick their battles more wisely... its so great letting them play and only having to break them up occasionally... but back to my point.

DIMENSIONS ARE: 11' X 4" ACROSS (INCLUDES 3' WIDE SAFETY ROOM)
4' X 3" DEEP
8' X 6" HIGH IN REAR
7' X 8' HIGH IN FRONT

heres a pic:


It'll need some clean up and trim work... and I have to figure out how to cover the wood (because it's treated)... if they can't chew on it, it's not a problem right?

Another thing is Pacific parrotlets originate in Peru... I want to make the aviary somewhat like the Peruvian jungle (the amazon), what plants are from there that are parrot safe and smaller that 8ft?

This will be big enough for Bella and Tiko to experience some free flight, right?

Anything else (tips, suggestions...ect...) would be MUCH appreciated.


Thanks,

Micah

[MicahEspudo]

... it was a finch aviary originally so I think it will accommodate quite nicely...

What are your guys opinions on button quails or small mammals?

[BigBird]

Ive got five aviaries and have never had any luck growing plants in them. Either not enough sun or the birds eat them, generally the latter. Branches and tree/shrubs cuttings get placed in large clumps in plumbers piping, pvc tubes, around the aviary, they like playing and destroying those, then change them for new stuff.

[Gator]

I wonder if you could cover the wood with vinyl trim-coil. It's sheet aluminum covered with vinyl on one side. It is used to cover the wood on eaves, etc on newer houses.

[MicahEspudo]

Originally Posted by Gator

I wonder if you could cover the wood with vinyl trim-coil. It's sheet aluminum covered with vinyl on one side. It is used to cover the wood on eaves, etc on newer houses.

Hmm... I'll look into it.

Thanks

[Izzy]

That's awesome! I am so jealous!

Out at TGF, we covered the wood with wire small enough that the bird's can't get to it. It isn't treated though, so that might not work for you.

I bet they'll love it!

As far as button quail-they're adorable! However, you'd have to have them vet checked and quarentine them before you let them be together, as they could carry avian diseases that could transfer to your little guys!

Make sure you place the aviary on something that will keep predators from getting in, or bury wire.

[Courtzrocks]

That looks great! As long as you get the wood covered Im sure they'll love it!! That's a big avairy for pet birds, they'll have so much fun! I do the PVC pipe thing too for the plants. Have a closed end on a pvc pipe pour water in and put some branches in, then change them as they need it.

[papaya]

Wow, that is great!
They will love it and will have plenty of room to fly around. I love the safety door too!

[MicahEspudo]

thanks for all you guys feed back :)

[KDK241]

I want one! It looks great and they will have a blast in there. Is this the one that had the tiels?