Outdoor aviaries give birds a chance to be indoctrinated with their natural habitat while also allowing the bird enthusiast to spend time with the birds. Here’s what you need to know about building an outdoor aviary.
Some things to know
Building an outdoor aviary takes a little more thought than building an indoor aviary. First of all, when you build an indoor aviary you’re in control of the temperature. When you’re building an outdoor aviary, you leave temperature and climate control up to Mother Nature. Therefore, if you live in a cold climate or a climate that experiences significant temperature changes, you should consider an indoor aviary.
Building an outdoor aviary means placing a large bird-cage like item in the middle of an area where there are multiple predators. When you build an indoor aviary, you can control when and if predators are allowed to be by the cage. This is much harder to do when you’re outside. It can be done and a solidly built outdoor aviary will ease some of your worries, but this is a consideration to mull over.
What you’ll need
If you’re planning on building an outdoor aviary, you should consult a bird expert, aviary building books or a hardware store employee for specific instructions on what tools you’ll need. These resources should also be able to provide you with aviary building plans.
However, we can tell you what you’ll need to look for when you’re searching for a place to build your outdoor aviary. Before building an outdoor aviary, find a spot in your yard that is large enough to host the aviary (this will depend on the number and size of birds you want to buy) and has enough shade and covering that the birds will be protected from sun and inclement weather.
To prevent the birds from going out and predators getting in, you’re going to need to construct a concrete blockade around the base of the aviary when building an outdoor aviary. You’ll also need to build an aviary that has tough screens on the structure and external screening that must be opened to get to the aviary. Your aviary will also need to have a double entry way. This also prevents the birds from escaping when you open the aviary. Double entry ways are also one more layer of protection against predators.
Building an outdoor aviary takes patience, time and some money, but it’s well worth it. Outdoor aviaries allow birds to interact with each other and fly, which is a benefit that you can’t get with an average bird cage. Building an outdoor aviary will also save you some money because store bought aviaries are very expensive.
