We Finally Released Birds Into the Aviary!

We've been dreaming 5 years for this...
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[nancyphillips]

According to a quick Wikipedia search, the Golden Pheasants normally live in dense forest and roost in those trees at night. It may be that the vast open spaces are a bit un-nerving for them. Consider planting some kind of prairie grasses, pampas grass, perhaps cedar trees or bamboo. Talk to a nurseryman about the types of trees and grasses that can provide cover for this species and will survive your harsh winters. Judging from the fact that they did not go back in their house, they will need some kind of weather proof structure. And since they have been accustomed to their chicken tractor, perhaps go ahead and bring that into the habitat in the meantime

[conradlobo]

We've all waited so long for this, birds have gone from a Hut to a Castle!

[Something-Somes]

@Jake The pheasant like lots of cover. Build some nice garden boxes that are low and high. Than plant stuff like corn that has stiff stalks and have some height to them. If you can find some stalks you can also build nesting boxes that are wrapped and hidden in the stalks. I have also seen small teepees work in the past but they don't last as long.
You can dress up bins with stalks and foliage and cover them in camo the birds like too. They are easily able to be moved around like mini tractors as well. Good for times of nesting when you need to get eggs. If it gets real windy you may need to tie those down though.

Just a helpful reminder that fake trees and foliage are not good for birds if they ingest them so be mindful of that. I would suggest getting some transported fruit trees to add in the aviary. You might have a difficult time finding stalks now too so hay will probably be your best bet rather than fake stuff. If you have to do something store bought I would suggest hemp products but be aware that if you get nest baskets the birds spurs and feet can get caught in those. I lost birds to this before.

Am happy to finally see things come together and I am excited to see what you guys do next. Work is never done on a farm lol. Happy Holidays!

[katecorcoran]

Congratulations guys!!! Why am I so emotional about this?! 😭😭😭 So proud of your efforts.

[SanFernandoValleyRose]

WOW! This is amazing, fantastic, and wonderful. I was worried I would not live long enough to see your aviary, as I just turned 78 in October. I have been following you and your family since you lived in the other house and had only two boys. But what you all do for your birds is give them a permanent home, and I wish you all good health and
happiness. 🐦🐦🎆🎆🎉🎊😀😀❤

[lisadavila]

I'm so happy to see the aviary finished. The birds are going to love living there. Y'all did a wonderful job building this, it looks so beautiful and peaceful!

[zoinkthegamer]

Been here since the beginning happy to finally see it come to this

[patriciaharkin]

What an awesome achievement guys. I hope your birds have long, healthy, happy and fruitful lives in this beautiful aviary.

[FallenBrink]

Can't believe we've finally come to this moment after all these years.. what an amazing journey, and we still have the ducks to go! ❤

[melissa]

I wasn’t expecting this until spring… yay! Wonder which they’re picking for the very 1st release! 🥰 Maybe one of the peacocks? 🦚

[sonicolton]

Congrats!🎉 I think you should put their old coop out there for now. They are familiar with it. Later on once it's warmer you can pull it out.

[thelastgamebender]

The pheasants are finally out and the aviary is finished... Lets go man let's go. been watching for like 5+ years😢

[MrLeeJunFan]

Congratulations guys, so happy for you all 😊

[janeteckhart]

Wow! What an emotional day! Literally letting your children fly.

[karenlenoury]

Its been years in the making and its finally done. Congratulations to all on the hard work by the whole family. Jake, you had me in tears of joy watchingg this. Be safe and blessed.

[Layxee_Official]

5 years already?! How time flies! The aviary is gorgeous and I'm sure the birds appreciate their new home. 😊

[bradleylefika]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 tears of joy! Waited for years to see this moment! From the dream, plan, the ordering process, the delays in the orders and wrong items being sent, finally getting it, to the frustrating build process and to the release! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[OCAVIARY]

This is amazing, one of the best aviaries I’ve ever seen! 😍

I can’t wait to see the mandarins move in soon! 🦆 🦚

[EuroTravChannel]

I'm so happy for the birds. I'm very thankful for the loving owners. I do have a small addition: the peacocks are tropical. They grow naturally in hot climate of Cuba, the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, New Mexico, etc. The golden pheasant, although colorful, is South temperate climate. The can live happily in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, etc. That's why they are not returning to the house on their own. The Mandarin duck can take the winter of New York. But they are migratory in the wild. They usually fly back to the climate of South Carolina for winter.

[leahheapp]

wow what an emotional moment. I am so genuinely happy for you guys, congratulations on finishing this amazing project. it’s been a privilege to have been here since day 1, and I can’t believe we’re finally here!!! as always, so excited to see what comes next. And proud to have been a supporter all of these years. Well done guys 🤍