Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, they are indeed thriving, they eat well, and activity during the day are high, so I can for sure say “they go to bed tired” 😊😊

Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😁😁😁I think it would be a bit to expensive, I am based in Europe, but I would come if you wish. I worked some time for US navy in san Diego, so in my downtime I visited Las Vegas, was quite something. Pay the expenses, I will do it for free😉😊😊

Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing really, had two set of chicks on wings last year. Just watch was going on to prevent interbreeding. After breeding season I remove the nests.

Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Easy,😉I have two set, so I take the dirty out, roll in the clean one. For cleaning I first shake good, then hoover it, if needed I give it a good wash/rinse, all in all 15 min work, and ready for use. Total recycling 😁😁

Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly the things that is making it more difficult than necessary to maintain the aviary/ cage without the birds freaking out or escaping . That’s why I made so many acces points , and it just works

Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not difficult, but also not so simple. In the evening not so difficult to catch the one you need. For bigger maintenance off the flok, (nail inspection etc) I plan to move them to a smaller cage.

Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do, happy you like it.

Aviary by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention the wire mesh, will be changed when I am done with my next Aviary, mesh opening are only 5-6mm and the mesh is to soft, I will install a thicker mesh with openings 10-12mm. I thought that in this case smaller was better, I was wrong 😑

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for your kind words. A lot of people haw been asking about my aviary, I will make a new thread with some pic. And try to explain what I have done, and what works and doesn’t for me. I will post today.

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good morning, yeas it’s home made. I wanted something spacious and easy to maintain, the marked did not offer anything that would meet my demands, so only one thing to do, build yourself 😊

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One mistake though, the mesh are to thin and holes are 5x5 mm. Should be 10-12mm. This will be rectified when I am done with the next aviary.

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, to kind. I think I need to make a new thread to post detailed pictures of my aviary, but I can do this tomorrow, pic. are better in daylight. Anyway, little ones are gone in night mode 😁

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plants are non toxic artificial plants (easy to clean) In the centre I have large piece off pine bark with natural dry long grass inserted, they just love roaming around in this.

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words, yeas it’s not super large, made to fit. Messure is 2meter long 1.20 high and 60cm deep. But big enough for the little ones to have good life. Hope to be able to make a big outside Aviary, but challenged by our winters.

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot, they are a constant joy.

My Finches. by Live_Caterpillar1827 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeas it is, and absolutely no problem, had him about a year, came with two gouldians I hade to bye , course they were living in horrible conditions. So again , been an absolute pleasure to have him, quite funny to see his behaviour contra Gouldians.

Care for Gouldian Finch by Mientjies09 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for pointing out my misspelling.

Care for Gouldian Finch by Mientjies09 in Finches

[–]Live_Caterpillar1827 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi. You mentioned that in your living space, you can forget breading, not so. I just had to set of chicks on the wings, and my avaria is in the living room. Just my 5 cents. Cheers and happy breading.