Outside flights?

[serz]

Do you think that an outside flight on an aviary is a necessity or do think that indoor flights with windows to let natural light in is ok and adequate enough?

Thanks

[ianb]

Jan 27, 2012 14:57:08 GMT serz said:

Do you think that an outside flight on an aviary is a necessity or do think that indoor flights with windows to let natural light in is ok and adequate enough?

Thanks

hi serz
i don't have outside flights as i haven't room for them,i have 2 indoors,given plenty of room [not overcrowded]and adiquate ventilatoin i don't think it's a problen not having one

[toby]

hi serz, I have an outside flight and one in the birdroom, even today I let the budgies outside, personaly feel they do benifit, but it,s not a neccesity.

[nipper123]

Jan 27, 2012 16:34:20 GMT toby said:

hi serz, I have an outside flight and one in the birdroom, even today I let the budgies outside, personaly feel they do benifit, but it,s not a neccesity.

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I agree ,I don't think its a necessity, but I think the fresh air must have benefits, they seem to enjoy it and I love seeing them out there

[nigelsstud]

Last time round I had an outside flight but not any more far too many wild bird diseases about for my liking

[serz]

So quite a mixed view on this then. I have an outside flight now but can see mostly cons to having one. Obviously the natural light does then good but there would be 4 windows in the aviary and 2 big double doors on the front which I can leave open in summer. And I would also provide uv lighting for the vitamin d so what would they be missing out on with not having the out door flight.

[Rachael Kellett]

I personally feel that having the option of an outdoor flight does benefit budgies greatly. They get more exercise, and benefit from fresh air and sunlight. While its not always possible for people to have an outdoor flight if you have the space for it then I would definitely have one.

My budgies aren't allowed in the outdoor flight at the moment due to the cold windy weather but I know that in the summer they will be very happy budgies indeed, zooming around the flight, chattering away

[barrieshutt]

I have one that is hardly used , fresh air comes in through open doors and windows plus the flights can attract vermin.

[BudgiesBuddy]

I would love an outside flights for my budgies

[gabs1234]

I have 18 budgies in an outside flight with access to an indoor aviary. They stay out when it's cold or wet but when the sun shines they go inside. They go inside especially when it's warm in the middle of the day. They fly around, chattering, squabbling and preening each other so I guess they are happy budgies. I have two budgies in a very large cage (6' high x 4' wide) in my conservatory and therefore out of the cold, wind and snow and they are much more quiet and sedate. I believe the outside budgies are happier.

[serz]

Thanks for all the advice I have decided to stick with my outside aviary

[Deleted]

iv got both and even this weather they all go outside all day ...they love it ...mind you i dont let them out till about 11am ....but the shoot out ...they cant wait to go out there...