Outside aviary?

[Tandi]

I am considering getting a little outside aviary for Jodi to go into during the day when we aren't home! It wouldn't be for long periods...probably only a couple of hours at a time! I would have lots of branches and ropes and goodies for her to climb and play with! What are your thoughts on this?

[captwest]

Id vote against the "when we're not home" part. I've had coons and possums eat birds thru the wire,dogs and cats ,hawks and snakes, and even mosquitoes and fire ants, They don't have to get to your bird, but she might hurt herself trying to get away. Outside is great for your Jodi but it's not a real safe spot and needs human to be on watch. PS don't think someone won't steal her either.

[lotus15]

I agree that outdoor aviaries are great, but only for supervised use, unless you really think about the safety-- there are so many predators out there, there is of course the variable weather, and then the fact that somebody might see/hear your parrot and decide to bring her home!!

[Michael]

I wrote about putting one up along with many factors to consider.

[sherillynn]

I have an outside aviary that I use in the summer but only when I am right there to watch. We live in the country and I've got hawks really close to the house so there is NO WAY I'd leave the birds out to fend those big guys off.
Its a great addition but really for safety's sake, NEVER leave them out unattended!

[Kyle]

Put another layer of steel mesh over the aviary and leave a gap between, then they cant reach the inner mesh.