Talon Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have a deck off the back of my house. A good portion of it has a roof ,partial open walls and 2 doors. I would love to make it into a summer bird room. It doesn't really get any sun. I want to screen it in, but want to use SAFE scree/wire. DOes anyone have any advice? I am only going to use the room in the daytime, they would be in the house at night. Just want a fun bird room where they can get fresh air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 If you have a feed store near you they should have parrot safe welded wire or be able to order it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Best outdoor bird enclosure Ive ever seen was done by a guy in Australia. He used an avian netting with simple hog rings to attach it. Ive linked it here before. Will add the link when I find it again. There were sources for the materials he used in the thread. Here's the thread at AvianAvenue I was talking about. His setup is amazing. We have a rear covered porch with ceiling fan and light. It's open on three sides. We plan to enclose it in a similar manner as shown in the thread and extend it down the side of the house. We got quotes to do a fancy walled in structure with glass and two doors - $13K. No thanks that's +10x more than I wanted to spend. Greycie just got her birdroom fixed up so she'll have to wait a bit longer. Edited February 14, 2014 by SterlingSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 An looking for designs too. I want to build a outdoor cage off of my birdroom so they can go in and out as they want during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Guraro Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Here is what I built for Elmo , He wants to be out in it all day ,as he was today , at 8:30 am , and brought him in at 5:15 today. He is very happy out side watching the humming birds ,talking to my dogs Talking and whistling up a storm all day. It helps being portable like when I mowed the lawn yesterday:cool:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Well after much research on other sites and others who have built outdoor avairys on a budget. I found the wire, ordered it, and my builders started it today. They bought 2 larger doors, framed it in, and are putting matching siding on it. They said they will be done tomorrow! It already looks really nice, I'm quite excited! Now if the cold weather would stop. And if I have any $$ left, I will be shopping for perches and trees to fill it with! Edited March 18, 2014 by Talon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 That's exciting stuff. Ours is months away if not longer. Post pics when you get'r done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Well after much research on other sites and others who have built outdoor avairys on a budget. I found the wire, ordered it, and my builders started it today. They bought 2 larger doors, framed it in, and are putting matching siding on it. They said they will be done tomorrow! It already looks really nice, I'm quite excited! Now if the cold weather would stop. And if I have any $$ left, I will be shopping for perches and trees to fill it with! Can't wait to see the finished product. I hope to get a outdoor aviary done this summer. Hope hope hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 I am glad I finally bit the bullet and had it done. The best part is, it is attached to my living room. The worst part, it doesn't get any sun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I am going to have mine come out the window of my birdroom. My parrots will be able to come in and go out as they like. It has loads of sun so they should be able to enjoy. Looking forward to pictures of your birdroom Talon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I am getting excited to see what you are creating. Your flock is going to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Janet, that's a great idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 So, I got a call from my carpenter today...he was almost finished and wanted me to come home and see it. ( what he really wanted was a check for the finished product) They were just finishing so I couldn't take any pics, but I am quite excited it was just about done. I will take pics and post them when I get home from work. I wish I had taken before and after pics. The floor was already there as it is a raised deck, there was already a roof, but it is unfinished )on the inside) and will remain that way from so I can just screw things in and hang boings from it. There was a couple feet up from the floor that was framed, so they closed it in and we put wire mesh that's 1 " x 1/2" GAP in panels on the upper 3 walls. There was 2 open door ways, no frames or doors, so we added the doors and frames. The deck is attached to my living room, so that wall has windows into my living room and a door. When I am home, I hope to allow them out there, I don't think I am comfortable with leaving them there unattended unless I am in the house somewhere. Can't wait to clean it all up and start getting tree stands and hanging perches etc. NOW if the warm weather will ever come. I can imagine Nilah will LOVE it! She loves to sit in front of a screened window and look out, she will do that for hours. Rikki....I'm not so sure I can even get her out there...Talon will be curios, but scared..but she will eventually be happy I think. I am leary of this, as now they have no desire for the outside (except Nilah) and don't attempt to ever go near the doors, I am afraid this will change after they get a taste.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Oh, and there was a mis-understanding..I have 200 feet of unused mesh I can't return... Costing me $440.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Craigslist will rid that mesh. Raw materials always go fast on CL as long as it's not damaged. Can't wait to see pics with models in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 All excited! Can't wait to see the finished aviary. Have to take notes and get ideas! Pictures! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Okay, here is some quick pics. Of course I have to clean it up and actually set it up for my birds. But I am so excited and happy with how well it came out since my budget was little. This is from the inside This is the unfinished inside of the roof This is the backside of the living room it is attached to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Nice! I am so jealous of what fun your parrots will have. Louie, my BF zon, wants to know if he can come visit Nilah. Promises to bring her an apple or two. Sterling Gris, CAG, the brute, thinks both Rikki and Talon are the bomb. Of course, Ana Grey, my queen, says please take them! Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your flock out in their room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) What a great outdoor space for your flock to spend time in. You may need a beach umbrella to sit under to keep from being pooped on. P.S. I hope you have good locks on the doors so someone can`t just walk in. (Dead Bolts) Spending time outside with your birds will be great. Edited March 20, 2014 by Ray P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks Ray, YES both doors will ALWAYS be locked when my birds are allowed out there. I am a fanatic on double locked doors in my house at all times. When I have guests, they are made to enter thru the garage, and then not allowed into the house until all doors are shut in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looks awesome! Do you also have horses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I forgot, maybe you might want to put mesh on the door window that goes to the outside. I would be a little worried if it's only screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Oops, just went back and looked again, it looks like they are glass not screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 That looks wonderful! I would be out there all the time with the birds! I see you now with your flock and a cup of coffee ( or umm, wine ) just sitting out there enjoying the beautiful views and relaxing. Have you seen the commercials for screens for your door where they are free hanging and have a magnet that locks them shut after you walk through? I would add that in front of the door a little way just to help with accidental escapes when you go in and out of there.They would hit the screen first and not go right out the door! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now