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Post by faceman The Budgie Man on Feb 3, 2013 12:26:37 GMT
Thanks very much for sharing the photos of your aviary build and the new cage. This is so helpful as I haven't had the chance to look at any aviaries locally so I'm watching to see how you get along before getting started on my own. faceman The Budgie Man does the all-wire cage fold flat for storage and does it have a place where an external nest-box can be attached? It looks good from the photos as does the whole aviary. You are getting on with yours at just the right time for a good start this year. Mine is still in the thinking about it stage.  Thanks for your kind words Learner.. cages do fold flat,and easy to clean  its taken a week to get to where i am today going to be 2 more weeks prob!! draw a map of how you want it to look!! but this and doe's change along the way lol..write a list of stuff you will need to the cost adds up.. |
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Post by faceman The Budgie Man on Feb 3, 2013 12:31:09 GMT
Faceman, ive been watching this with interest, you've done so well in such a short space of time. Its looking brilliant. Mine needs re-roofing and insulating before the spring, roof sprung a big leak in Nov hence why i have mine indoors so a good chance to revamp it. well done so far, looking forward to seeing the end result . thank you skysmum... hope you get yours sorted soon its only taken aweek to get to this point...i doubt this aviary will be there home for to long lol if i get right back in to it like i did last time this aviary will not be big enough...this one be ok for 30 ish birds..last time i had 70 lol |
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Post by faceman The Budgie Man on Feb 3, 2013 12:45:28 GMT
 aviary taking shape  double door 3foot enough to get in..  filling the gaps on the floor..not very level..but in the summer mite put in a concret base  some of the bits i brought today plus more paint to do in side and paint the flight and the shed.. |
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Post by faceman The Budgie Man on Feb 3, 2013 17:55:37 GMT
 hole drilled  fitting fan  fitting out side flap.   timer switch and Thermostat
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Post by skysmum on Feb 3, 2013 21:03:04 GMT
Good heavens faceman do you work through the night  . Amazing progress, looking good. The extractor is something i haven't thought off and will include in my re-vamp, thankyou. |
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Post by faceman The Budgie Man on Feb 3, 2013 21:09:46 GMT
Good heavens faceman do you work through the night . Amazing progress, looking good. The extractor is something i haven't thought off and will include in my re-vamp, thankyou. hehe!! no that was working on it yesterday and only a couple of hrs today Barrie got a extractor fan in he's bird room..will help to keep the air moving though the avairy..barrie said only diid to be on 3hrs a day...hr in the morning hr at dinner time them an hr in the evening..i won;t my budgies to have the best and then they feel and look good... |
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Post by mizloco on Feb 3, 2013 21:20:58 GMT
Watching this make me want an aviary and more budgies....budgie addict I think in the making  Sent from my HTC One X using proboards |
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Post by skysmum on Feb 3, 2013 21:50:14 GMT
Good heavens faceman do you work through the night . Amazing progress, looking good. The extractor is something i haven't thought off and will include in my re-vamp, thankyou. hehe!! no that was working on it yesterday and only a couple of hrs today Barrie got a extractor fan in he's bird room..will help to keep the air moving though the avairy..barrie said only diid to be on 3hrs a day...hr in the morning hr at dinner time them an hr in the evening..i won;t my budgies to have the best and then they feel and look good... Thanks for the tip with the timing's. Just informed OH of the added extra, big eye roll from him , may have to start using your thread as a LOOK see what faceman has done, in no time as well  . |
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Post by skysmum on Feb 3, 2013 21:52:13 GMT
Watching this make me want an aviary and more budgies....budgie addict I think in the making Sent from my HTC One X using proboards You will mizloco, you will, they are VERY addictive, you cant just have one, or two, or three . |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Feb 4, 2013 4:17:15 GMT
I have to agree with Skymum, amazing progress I like your outside flight. Are planning to cover it's top with a transparent sheet? Looks like sun was out as well |
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Post by Learner on Feb 4, 2013 14:23:19 GMT
It is all looking very good.
Are you keeping track of the costs of equipment and materials?
I've been pricing mine up as I plan but have yet to include tubular heater, thermostat and time switches.
Energy saving light bulbs seem to be worth a thought as they can help keep the running costs down.
(At the moment I am caring for my parents for the vast majority of each day and every night so it's time and energy I'm lacking.)
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Post by faceman The Budgie Man on Feb 4, 2013 16:00:50 GMT
I have to agree with Skymum, amazing progress I like your outside flight. Are planning to cover it's top with a transparent sheet? Looks like sun was out as well thank you for your kind words oh yes the flight will be covered..keep the cats off and also other bird droppings.. |
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Post by faceman The Budgie Man on Feb 4, 2013 16:04:54 GMT
I have to agree with Skymum, amazing progress I like your outside flight. Are planning to cover it's top with a transparent sheet? Looks like sun was out as well thank you for your kind words oh yes the flight will be covered..keep the cats off and also other bird droppings.. for lighting you need a uv light bulb other wise they see in black and white "Toon Army" lol i am sort of keeping the cost added up..... BUT!!don't want the wife to know the real cost..LOL!! ( LAUGH OUT LOUD) |
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Post by Gaile on Feb 4, 2013 16:47:42 GMT
It's great that you are on your way. Members from UK would be able to help you with this. Gaile, Mick, Sue, come to mind. Thanks for the mention x |
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Post by Hezz on Feb 5, 2013 0:52:04 GMT
It really is looking good, faceman. |
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its taken a week to get to where i am today going to be 2 more weeks prob!! draw a map of how you want it to look!! but this and doe's change along the way lol..write a list of stuff you will need to the cost adds up..
. Amazing progress, looking good. The extractor is something i haven't thought off and will include in my re-vamp, thankyou.
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