wow, that's a nice cage. we can't wait for the day when we can have a place to build kiwi (GCC) an outdoor cage.

-susana

Green Cheeks are sweet birds. Quieter of the conure families.

Are those fully grown in wings in the picture?

Looks like Chico is liking it out in the sun :=) He is pretty colored i think.

Aviary is my next project, cant wait to get started.
/Palle

GCC's usually have a nippy reputation - but Chico is one of the sweet ones, a very nice, quiet little guy. Yes, he's full flighted. The aviary's only about 5 feet long though and he doesn't want to try to fly in it, though. I guess when you're used to flying through the house, a 5' aviary isn't much space. But he enjoys going out for an hour or two in nice weather as long as I stay nearby.

Karen
Chico (conure) and Pippin (budgie)
WI

Did you build the aviary? If so, was is hard? I'd love to build one that could be taken apart so it didn't have to weather the winter.

Ruth Fahrmeier
Maryland

Well it wasn't too hard, but it wouldn't be secure for larger parrots. Basically just a wooden framework with wire panels stapled on. The wire panels are simply from some used flight cages I got very cheaply from a breeder - took them apart, cleaned them well, and used them. They are galvanized wire, not ideal, but my birds don't chew on it and stainless steel wasn't really an option.
It comes apart since the wood framework is bolted together. For winter I just dragged it out of the way and threw a tarp over it though.


Karen
Chico (conure) and Pippin (budgie)
WI

Thanks. Maybe I should start a forum topic?

Ruth Fahrmeier
Maryland