Aviary

[Chihuahua]

Well it's going to be more like a giant cage than an aviary.. but that aside, what kind of mesh or fencing can i use for an aviary that a conure (and maybe a hahn's macaw) would not be able to go through that would also be safe for them?

eta: i should add that stainless hardward cloth is... expensive. lol. several sites suggest regular galvanized but isn't that unsafe?

eta2: nevermind I was unaware that chicken wire comes in a smaller gauge.. will be looking into it

eta3: crap I am seeing that most chicken wire is galvanized... help! I am finding that most people use galvanized successfully and it works for chickens...?

 

[svheartsdesire]

GAW...galvanized after welding is the only safe wire..I researched the hell out the "proper wire" and this is what a lot of the bird rescue people use,,not cheap and I had to buy a 100' foot roll..I have 48" left..hint,hint..this wire and a PVC frame and SS screws made a nice aviary for my GW...or as Jerseywendy said...Holy Mac Aviary...

 

[Chihuahua]

http://www.parrotforums.com/cages/54574-outdoor-aviary-dilemma.html#post496954

This thread talks about how you can make galvanized wire safer I'm probably going to use zip ties.. he will probably not chew on the corners much and I can do a safety check frequently and repair when he does.I have zip ties on his play stand though and he hasn't bothered them yet.

Any advice for building a door? That's the only part I'm stuck on.

 

[henpecked]

Chicken wire has too larger a mesh size (1" hex) for a conure. he will get his head/neck stuck and hurt/kill himself. A mesh size of 1/2 x 1" is a good size. Cheap galvanized wire will kill your bird. Spend the money for "cage wire" , a better grade of GAW. I would think a PVC frame would be fine for a conure,,,BUT remember the cage is as much about protecting him from the outside predators/hazards as it is about keeping him in. Doors are no big deal , just use the same type framing as the body of the pen.Are you able to transport him to the outside pen with a harness or travel cage??? something to think about.

 

[Chihuahua]

chicken wire comes in multiple gauges... i am goung to be using a small gauge wire., 1/2 in or smaller. this wire is gaw and is 1/2 in. http://www.chickencoopmart.com/powi1hexmega.html

chicken wire is not all created equal...