Dog kennel as outdoor aviary?

[triordan]

I know someone who is getting rid of their kennel, 7'x16", six feet tall, with sunshade...could i use it for the bird?

 

[jew1187]

I know someone who is getting rid of their kennel, 7'x16", six feet tall, with sunshade...could i use it for the bird?

I was wondering the same thing. There is one that I thought was nice even for an aviary that was really cheap at Lowes and it seemed like it would be a good idea. The only problem I had with it was that there were a couple cracks I wasn't sure if it would be safe. But now that I think about it... I could put a smaller gaged wire around those areas... Hmmm...

 

[triordan]

i dont think a large GW macaw could get out, but would i need to put in a concrete slab?

 

[jew1187]

That I am not so sure about. I was not intending on putting in a slab for mine if I were to get it. I wasn't so much worried about my Ekkie getting out, but more so getting stuck.

 

[melindaregner]

i dont think a large GW macaw could get out, but would i need to put in a concrete slab?

depends on how strong or weak the kennel was. If you think it needs to have then go.

 

[LoveMauiGus]

Hi everyone, I would recommend putting it on concrete and laying down astroturf. That is what we did at an avian rescue organization that I have previously volunteered for. Astroturf would cushion any falls, and is easy to hose off. The reason I recommend the concrete floor underneath is so that animals can't burrow their way in, and it helps during cleaning time.

 

[LoveMauiGus]

I've also seen kennels used with netting draped on the outside, however I'm not sure if that presents a safety issue or not (nails getting stuck)