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Post by steve05412 on Feb 21, 2015 22:10:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2015 23:34:01 GMT
I've read the stainless steel is supposed to be the best because it doesn't have zinc or lead in it. I guess that's why the cage manufacturers tend to use stainless steel bars in the cages. It is more expensive than galvanized mesh a/k/a hardware cloth.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 22, 2015 0:59:01 GMT
Stainless steel is the Rolls Royce of bird metals, Steve.  Unfortunately for most people birds, people tend to have a limited budget for their aviaries, so go for the galv steel instead. Which is okay, as long as you remember to do the vinegar scrub regularly. I think a lot of people know to do this in the beginning, but not that it needs to be done every 6 or 12 months or whatever. I am not really sure on the time frame, but I know it is not too often. |
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Post by OP on Feb 22, 2015 7:35:50 GMT
Would it not be a requirement to thoroughly clean stainless steel as it will gather dust and feather oils from the buds. I have noticed that where Whiskers grabs the bars with his beak there is a residue left. It is more readily seen on the mirrors and other shiny surfaces.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 22, 2015 8:17:41 GMT
For me that would come under normal "housecleaning" and isn't necessarily a killer. Heavy metal poisoning is not nice, and particularly important if you have an aviary full of fine birds. We all know what budgies are like with their beaks.
SOURCES OF ZINC toxicity in birds
Galvanized wire aviaries
Galvanized nails, mesh, washers
Coins
Staples
Fertilizers
Hardware cloth
Some paints
Containers
Monopoly game pieces
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Post by skysmum on Feb 22, 2015 13:23:18 GMT
Hi steve, as Hezz said stainless steal certainly is the Rolls Royce for the buds but VERY expensive  . Im just completing the inside of a new aviary and using Galvanised wire, this has been left out loosely unrolled since September to allow the elements to work their magic, ive also given it 2 vinegar scrubs and it has dulled down nicely. My previous Aviary was all galvanised wire and during the 12 years i had it i never had a problem with a bird getting metal poisoning. I guess there is always a risk but i will clean the wire twice a year with a vinegar wash. Hope this helps. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 16:05:53 GMT
I've read that there is an inexpensive Rustoleum brand appliance spray epoxy that can be sprayed on the inexpensive galvanized mesh which dries to a safe hardened finish. I think that's what we've settled on doing.
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Post by steve05412 on Feb 22, 2015 16:09:34 GMT
Thanks peeps for the input, appreciated  I do only have a limited budget for the project am just trying to decide on all galvo which will give me the outdoor flying area as well as the interior of the shed, or just do the shed for now and maybe do the outdoor flight in late summer / early next year, also thinking of the longevity of the mesh.....mmm decisions decisions....... No building for the last few days as weather has gone to rubbish, hoping it gets better as got a week off work to do something.Gives me a good excuse to browse the forum a bit more cheers steve |
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. Im just completing the inside of a new aviary and using Galvanised wire, this has been left out loosely unrolled since September to allow the elements to work their magic, ive also given it 2 vinegar scrubs and it has dulled down nicely. My previous Aviary was all galvanised wire and during the 12 years i had it i never had a problem with a bird getting metal poisoning. I guess there is always a risk but i will clean the wire twice a year with a vinegar wash. Hope this helps.