The first thing people should understand about starting aviaries is that it is going to take 100% commitment as well as making sure that the birds you choose are well fed and well taken care of, including being taken to the vet when necessary.
If you're a fledgling beginner in this hobby, you will need to consult with a seasoned aviculturist and ask them all you need to know about starting your own aviaries and maintaining them as well.
Most bird-breeders start aviaries because they primarily want to be able to preserve and protect a particular bird species that is in danger of becoming extinct.
Also, bird aviaries offer several benefits for the birds themselves, such as being able to interact with other species as birds are known to be very social animals.
This also helps increase their lifespan and the birds' quality of life since they are able to fly freely and in a big enough space without fear of predators pouncing on them.
When building your own aviary, you need to first consider the size, location and whether you should build it from scratch or buy aviary kits.
You should also consider whether you want to build an indoor or outdoor aviary.
Indoor aviaries are definitely less expensive to build since you don't have to worry about protecting the birds from the weather and the possibility of an escape.
Outdoor aviaries on the other hand, will need to be more elaborate in design but may require you to check your city zoning laws and building codes as it may not be permitted in your area.
When considering the size of your aviary, you should base it on the size of the birds you want to put in it as well.
The width of your aviary should be three times the wingspan, the length should be about six times the bird's body length and the height should be about four times the bird's body.
You should also think about the materials you want to use for your aviary and make sure that they are safe for the birds.
Avoid using cedar, redwood or pressure-treated woods, as well as brass, copper and zinc as birds can chew on these and get lead or zinc poisoning.
Cedar and redwood as well, give off fumes that can be deadly to birds.
As far as location goes, you need to place your birds somewhere you can interact with them even if it is just to say "good morning" or "good night.
" It is important for birds to have social contact with their humans for their physical as well as mental well-being.
Place the birds where they won't be exposed to direct sunlight and where they won't disturb the neighbors in case they get too rowdy.
If you're on a budget, you can go for easy to assemble aviary kits that you can purchase online for less than what it would cost in retail stores.
You can browse several types at a glance and get detailed information on what materials were used on it and best of all, you can customize it according to your specifications before having it delivered to your home.
So you get exactly what you want at prices you can afford.
The best part is that these aviary kits are made from steel so that not only are they easy to clean and more hygienic, they are also safer for your birds.
And lastly, you also need to make sure as well that you use thick wire mesh and a concrete floor when building your aviaries to make sure the birds can't chew or burrow their way out and at the same time to make sure predators like snakes and rodents can't burrow or chew their way in.
You can also place removable lining on the floor for easier cleaning and consider suspended aviaries for more protection and safety from predators.