I have a (possibly crazy) aviary idea

[Cinnamon11]

So in my yard there is an playhouse that isn’t used anymore. It is messy and slightly dirty and would need a lot of cleaning and work before I would even consider putting my cockatiels in it but I was wondering could it be turned into an aviary? I don’t think my birds would sleep in it but could they go in it during the day? I would of course put perches/toys and maybe a cage. It is a little over 8ft by 8ft and a little over 6ft tall. There is carpet in it and I would need to either put down hardwood flooring or cover it with something. I have 2 male cockatiels and am considering getting a mate for the younger one to breed them. It does have a lock on the door and is insulated. It also has an extention cord run out to it.

 

[LizzzyJo]

It looks awesome! I would be paranoid that one would fly away during transfers from house to aviary.

 

[Cinnamon11]

It looks awesome! I would be paranoid that one would fly away during transfers from house to aviary.

Thank you! I would definitely put them in one of my carriers to go back into the house! I’m also thinking of making some sort of extra barrier for when I go in and out of the aviary.

 

[Cinnamon11]

I forget to add they are both fully flighted.

 

[LizzzyJo]

Maybe one of these magnetic center opening screens for after you open the door? So that you can see where they are before the opening is 'escapable'? Otherwise it is a lovely idea!

 

[Cinnamon11]

Maybe one of these magnetic center opening screens for after you open the door? So that you can see where they are before the opening is 'escapable'? Otherwise it is a lovely idea!

Thank you! I was thinking one of those might be a good idea

 

[viggo63]

I built an outdoor aviary for my doves and parakeets in Florida. It was awesome to see the birds with so much space. I'm sure your birds will love it!

 

[viggo63]

Be sure to predator-proof it, though. Are there snakes in your area? They can tunnel under the floor to get in.

 

[viggo63]

Maybe one of these magnetic center opening screens for after you open the door? So that you can see where they are before the opening is 'escapable'? Otherwise it is a lovely idea!

I hung a screen curtain over the entry door to help keep them from flying out.

 

[Cinnamon11]

I hung a screen curtain over the entry door to help keep them from flying out.

Yeah if I was to put them in there I would definitely do that!