What do you put in an outdoor aviary?

Common parts of an aviary. Cages will usually come with perches and spaces for water and seed pots. You can add plants in an aviary for small finches, but budgerigars and other parakeets and parrots will quickly destroy plants, as well as other wooden fixtures and fittings.

What plants can I put in an outdoor aviary?

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What are the best birds to keep in an aviary?

Budgies, Canaries and Finches are often referred to as aviary birds because they are well suited to life in an aviary. There are no surprises there.

How do you keep an aviary warm?

Consider buying a cosy hide or tent to go in your birds’ aviary. These are usually insulated and your birds can keep warm in them. When it comes to bath time, make sure your bird can bathe in lukewarm water and dry off quickly. Remove the water quickly once your bird is done bathing to avoid it getting cold.

What do you put on the bottom of an aviary?

You should put soil, sand, concrete, pine bark, or gravel on the floor of your aviary. A sand or gravel layer with a concrete topcoat provides an easy-to-clean surface with good drainage. Concrete is easy to hose down, best for hooked beaked birds.

What do you put on the floor of a bird aviary?

An alternative to plain concrete is a series of concrete slabs (or large pebbles) over a layer of gravel and sand. The best concrete-free options are a 10cm layer of sand (the safe type used in children’s sand pits is ideal); or builders sand mixed with a small amount of lime.

Are elderberries good for birds?

One of the best bird attracting plants in all of North America, Elderberry is a fantastic choice for your yard. The shrubby nature of Elderberry also makes it a suitable nesting location for some birds. Due to its manageable size and bird attracting prowess Elderberry is a must for those serious about attracting birds.

What birds can mix in an aviary?

Keeping Different Birds Together

• Generally speaking, the following can live together happily: Gouldian finch, Double-Barred (Owl) finch, Bengalese (Society) finch, Plum-headed finch, Red-headed parrotfinch, Chestnut and Scaly-breasted munia.
• The Star finch needs extra space and cover, due to its timidity.

How can I heat my aviary without electricity?

If there’s no electricity in the aviary, seriously consider supplying it. Otherwise you might struggle. One option is to put hot water bottles in the covered section of the cage. These will lose heat overnight, but should be enough to keep the finches comfortable.