How to Build an Aviary

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Aviaries provide protection for your pet birds as well as giving them space in which to fly. Here are some guidelines for building one.

Step 1: Decide on the size
Decide on the size of your aviary. A structure that is 12 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 5 feet tall accommodates 20 parakeets.

Step 2: Choose a location
Choose a location. Select a place away from noisy streets but visible from your house.

Step 3: Cement in four posts
Cement four corner posts in the ground. Connect the posts at the top and bottom by 2-by-4 runners.

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Prepare a concrete foundation for the aviary if you will be housing birds that can be harmed by parasites in the soil.

Step 4: Construct a shelter
Construct a shelter at one end of the aviary. Cover it with a sloped roof and place perches inside for the birds to roots on.

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The shelter should be large enough to afford protection from the elements, but small enough to leave adequate flight space in the aviary for the birds.

Step 5: Install double doors
Install double doors at the end of the aviary opposite to the shelter to prevent escapes.

Step 6: Add wire cloth to the sides and roof
Cover the walls and roof of the aviary with galvanized, welded-wire cloth. Select a wire spacing and gauge that accommodates the birds you are housing.

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Cover the wire at the base of the aviary with soil to keep other animals from entering.

Step 7: Add finishing touches
Add a birdbath, a bird feeder, trays with grit, a mineral block, and a water dispenser. Now you are ready to provide a home for your feathered friends!

Did You Know?
In 2007, biologists implanted a satellite transmitter in a bar-tailed godwit bird and tracked it as it flew 7,250 miles in eight days without stopping.

[SantiagoxMartinez]

The 2 highest rated commenters have created a paradox, If you were to do what jerhinus says and rotate your monitor then the only one that would "shut the fuck up" would be jerhinus himself, but once he shuts up, there is nothing telling you to turn your monitor, and he may once again be heard. Then, it loops forever, isn't that awesome?

[josmel]

Thanx this video is very helpfull for beginers.

[Thesethlans]

1)The soil wont help, mice, gophers and other critters and bugs will dig through and under the soil

2) This video is an epic fail if it snows real hard and theres deep freezing weather. You might need to install a space heater somewhere.

3) If the top of the cage is flat the heavy snow will build and cave in. Best to use something that looks like a birdhouse and make sure you reinforce it.

[saulmccoy]

I’m still wondering if he’s ever going to end up putting it up for sale, But Hyezmar’s Woodworking Bible is still available for free :)

[pandionhalatius]

Why can't I find a video of a modest, small aviary? Wisconsin isn't exactly the place to keep my (native to Australia) finches! Maybe people in Florida can build these, mine has to fit in my room. Anyone have any links? I am looking for ideas, 3 white zebra finches need to fit comfortably inside.

[bronwynhorton]

I need a Avery do u know of any one who has a spare one

[jerhinus]

If I rotate my monitor, Everyone will be above you

[HungryGuyStories]

Hey Howcast! I'd like to know how to build an interstellar starship!

[ferretcutie]

@Thesethlans optional concrete foundation

[MufcATW]

BLACK N RED BLACK N RED BLACK N RED PAYPA

[jessicasommy]

You can use Stodoys instructions to build it in the cheapest way.

[ranDUMBcomment]

I thought it said
"How to avoid an Aviary".

Wtf is wrong with me.

[anandrea]

I have spent months researching into building a bird house and found a fantastic resource at Aviary magic method (check it out on google)

[Caleb]

who needs to know how to build an aviary anyway? i mean, don't they have bird websites explaining this crap?

[eminik]

Read Build an aviary review on my blog before you buy. Go to *dennisreviews. com/build-an-aviary-review/* Thanks. Andy.

[jamesbush]

the way she says aviary is so annoying oh my god

[HEARSEYana]

@kffdriver At least he is takinqq care of nature somethinqq we all should be doinqq .
And noo im not a hippie :p

[furyynight]

I've been researching into building an aviary and discovered an awesome resource at Aviary magic method (google it if you are interested)

[yurakovalec]

If you want you can learn from woodprix scripts how to make it yourself.

[shastakennmpx]

It's simple, Just go to woodprix page - click the start button and make it yourself.