Hey. It's been a while since I posted on the forum but I have a BIG problem. So I built a really nice (if I do say so myself lol) outdoor aviary that I had 6 budgies and 4 zebra finches. They've been in there for a couple weeks now.
About 2 nights ago something tried to get inside. Idk if it was an animal or a person but whatever it was completely ripped apart the mesh netting and there are no birds inside. I'm assuming all of them flew out and none were eaten or taken. I see all 6 budgies. They haven't gone far at all but I don't see any of the finches. Is there a way to catch them and put them back? I've tried leaving a few smaller cages with feed in them. I saw one budgies inside but when he saw me he flew away. They are currently living in a huge oak tree. any suggestions?
I'm in South Carolina if that makes any difference? Will they be ok? I also saw one at the wild bird feeder eating sunflower seeds. All 6 of these birds were raised by their parents so they were never tamed at all. The only human interaction they've had is me coming to feed them.
Just freaking out a little. Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!!
I would Also like to add that the aviary was built in the corner of my horse paddock. It sits right outside a heavily wooded area. So the birds are living in the trees. I just went out there and set out some more food in the cages and refilled the bird bath/waterer. It's dark so I can't see them but I did hear just obvious budgie chatter.
About 2 nights ago something tried to get inside. Idk if it was an animal or a person but whatever it was completely ripped apart the mesh netting and there are no birds inside. I'm assuming all of them flew out and none were eaten or taken. I see all 6 budgies. They haven't gone far at all but I don't see any of the finches. Is there a way to catch them and put them back? I've tried leaving a few smaller cages with feed in them. I saw one budgies inside but when he saw me he flew away. They are currently living in a huge oak tree. any suggestions?
I'm in South Carolina if that makes any difference? Will they be ok? I also saw one at the wild bird feeder eating sunflower seeds. All 6 of these birds were raised by their parents so they were never tamed at all. The only human interaction they've had is me coming to feed them.
Just freaking out a little. Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!!
I would Also like to add that the aviary was built in the corner of my horse paddock. It sits right outside a heavily wooded area. So the birds are living in the trees. I just went out there and set out some more food in the cages and refilled the bird bath/waterer. It's dark so I can't see them but I did hear just obvious budgie chatter.
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