Oct 28, 2011 8:16:54 GMT
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 9:38:25 GMT
We are starting work on our new aviary for the back garden....it is a 6x6 with a 6x4 outside flight and 6x2 indoor area....right now it is sitting in pieces in the garage as we had it built for us by a company in Shropshire....we went and had a look at what they offered and explained what we wanted and they made ours to order.....now we are working on the foundation and treating the wood....and hopefully by the middle of February we will have it up....have included pictures of the work so far....however I am not sure how to add more then one picture to a post..... This is where it will sit in the garden.....this part is not finished just yet.....  Attachments:
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 9:44:11 GMT
This is the main door that will sit on the side and part of the flight which is double meshed.... Attachments:
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 9:45:26 GMT
Other side with small window for inside flight..... Attachments:
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Oct 28, 2011 8:16:54 GMT
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 9:49:55 GMT
This is the base....floor for the inside and open for the flight with the roof behind it....I have just noticed that we are well stocked on boxed milk.... ;D But are open to ideas on how to treat the floor.....as I have just realized that part of the wooden floor will be in the inside flight....and could be interesting to clean....first minor hiccup I think..... Attachments:
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 9:50:54 GMT
Inside of back wall..... Attachments:
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 9:54:28 GMT
Door for inside flight.....this will not be a big area.....just enough room to rooster and have a small fly around.....as the area will be 2x2 if I remember correctly..... Attachments:
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 9:58:43 GMT
Outside back wall treated....this will not been seen as it will be up against the fence.....but it will have 3 coats.....as we are able to move more pieces around to treat them....we will add more pictures of them and progress of putting the pieces parts together.... But we are open to any and all suggustions.....as this is our first aviary.....  Attachments:
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 22, 2012 10:08:53 GMT
Sounds like a lot of work. But it'll all be worth it! Gerwyn, Mick, Barrie and a few others will be able to give advice on this to help you |
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Oct 7, 2011 17:11:28 GMT
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Post by nipper123 on Jan 22, 2012 10:42:57 GMT
This is the base....floor for the inside and open for the flight with the roof behind it....I have just noticed that we are well stocked on boxed milk.... ;D But are open to ideas on how to treat the floor.....as I have just realized that part of the wooden floor will be in the inside flight....and could be interesting to clean....first minor hiccup I think..... well done , looking forward to following your progress. as for the inside part of the floor, i would use cheap ceramic tiles, you would only need a few, very easy to clean and you can get tile adhesive for use on wooden floors. paul |
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Oct 7, 2011 6:05:27 GMT
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Post by gerwynmr2 on Jan 22, 2012 11:08:58 GMT
looks like its going to be a posh one, very nice cant wait to see the shed up,are you going to insulate and line the inside?,electrics?,floor covering could use vinyl or tile even laminate
regards gerwynmr2
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 15:16:38 GMT
looks like its going to be a posh one, very nice cant wait to see the shed up,are you going to insulate and line the inside?,electrics?,floor covering could use vinyl or tile even laminate regards gerwynmr2 Not sure about electrics....as we were thinking about a solar lighting system for the inside.....but we are going to insulate it....but are curious to know what is the safest materials to use for both that and the lining the inside as I don't want something the budgies will try to chew for the inside flight.... |
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Post by Kath/Gaz on Jan 22, 2012 15:21:11 GMT
This is the base....floor for the inside and open for the flight with the roof behind it....I have just noticed that we are well stocked on boxed milk.... ;D But are open to ideas on how to treat the floor.....as I have just realized that part of the wooden floor will be in the inside flight....and could be interesting to clean....first minor hiccup I think..... well done , looking forward to following your progress. as for the inside part of the floor, i would use cheap ceramic tiles, you would only need a few, very easy to clean and you can get tile adhesive for use on wooden floors. paul We would like to say that we have enjoyed watching Precious and her progress as a new mom.... What is the best tile adhesive to use that will not harm the budgies....Homebase here I come for more Nectar points..... ;D Kathy |
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Oct 7, 2011 17:11:28 GMT
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Post by nipper123 on Jan 22, 2012 15:47:13 GMT
Thanks for the comments.
I have in the past used a flexible floor tile adhesive from wicks which is especially suitable for wooden floors but I’m sure most DIY stores sell an equivalent. I wouldn’t worry about the birds as with the use of a good grout they shouldn’t be able to get at it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2012 16:05:11 GMT
i would say this becuse i used it....... but id use .....vinal flooring ...its warmer than tiles .....easyer to fit ...just as easy to wash....get the thick stuff it lasts forever.... plus id get a roll of wire and put it on the bottom of the shed floor...to stop the mice /rats coming up through.....becuse if theres as small a gap as 1 inch mice will gather there ...and live under there very happy...as for insulation i again would say this as i used it .. polystyrene sheets...you can but them 8x4 bnq... . |
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