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| Cockatiel - Photo by Susanne Malsbender |
When planning an aviary you will want to think about the construction intelligently. If your bird sanctuary outside does not place it too near the road because the cockatiels could get stolen.
Choose a sheltered location for your bird sanctuary. It must be shielded from the wind, and be in a reasonably sunny location with not too many trees that can shed leaves in the coop. Waste from wild birds in the trees may pollute your aviary, or sticks could fall away and damage the bird sanctuary.
A good place for an aviary is at the perimeter of a segment of grass, as using this method you can lie on the grass and take pleasure in watching the cockatiels. Be certain that the spot you select permits you to keep an eye on the birds from inside. You will then have the means to keep your eye on it for challenges like local community animals.
Providing your bird sanctuary is in a well-protected location you will discover you don't require much artificial lighting or heating. It's a beneficial move to always use natural light where you possibly can although some people like to make a visual show of the cockatiels in the aviary. Leaving space for an extension is additionally a great idea as you may wish to add more birds at a later date.
When you are deciding on the size of your aviary, you will have to decide whether you want a breeding pair, or just a whole lot of cockatiels together. For more birds, you will need a bigger aviary. Cockatiel birds will enjoy a flight of 3.6 m or 12 ft in length, though slightly less will be adequate if you are lacking space. The height of the bird sanctuary should not be under 1.8 m so that you can procure easy access to clean the cage and catch the birds whenever you need to without the danger of scratching yourself. If you are tall in height, make the cage very high.
The bird sanctuary width is not such an important factor but experts endorse you keep the bird sanctuary to around 90 cm square for every breeding pair in the aviary.
When you are designing your aviary, you will need to decide on a flooring covering. Grass and stones are both really unsuitable, as they are difficult to clean and can harbor germs and parasites. A concrete floor that is slanted will work well in an aviary, but be certain that it is smooth so that no puddles of water end up on the floor that go stale. Paving stones additionally work well, as long as they are somewhat slanted for excess water to empty off. Ensure that you include a drainage hole for the water to run down.
Though an aviary is a lot of work to look after, the pleasures that you will take advantage of out of it as an enthusiastic bird owner will be well worth the effort.
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