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Post by malleeringneck on Dec 22, 2011 9:16:25 GMT 10
In my 6m x 2m x 2m would I be able to have the following species in a mixed collection in a mixed collection:
1 pr of King parrots
1 pr of red wings
1 Pr of Mallee Ringnecks
1 pr of crimson rosellas
would I be able to breed them in a mixed collection in the size aviary that I have?.
Regards Nathan
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Post by avinet on Dec 22, 2011 20:41:48 GMT 10
In that size aviary a pair of Kings and a pair of Crimson-wings will probably be OK although there could be some issues during breeding season. Keep a close eye on things and have a plan to separate if necessary.
Crimson Rosella and Mallee Ringneck pairs should only be kept in separate flights - one pair to a flight with double wiring between flights. They are very territorial, especially during breeding season and are capable of killing other birds.
cheers,
Mike
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Post by meandem on Dec 23, 2011 11:37:27 GMT 10
In that size aviary a pair of Kings and a pair of Crimson-wings will probably be OK although there could be some issues during breeding season. Keep a close eye on things and have a plan to separate if necessary. Crimson Rosella and Mallee Ringneck pairs should only be kept in separate flights - one pair to a flight with double wiring between flights. They are very territorial, especially during breeding season and are capable of killing other birds. cheers, Mike Crimson Rosellas are very aggressive when it comes to breeding season, I have seen them attack white cockatoos! |
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Post by malleeringneck on Dec 24, 2011 6:39:18 GMT 10
What types of large & midium sized parrots would get along well in a 10x2x2 aviary?
Any suggestions on species? and how many pairs do you think that I could have?.
And what species would mix well in that size aviary.
Regards Nathan
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Post by avinet on Dec 24, 2011 21:52:36 GMT 10
What types of large & midium sized parrots would get along well in a 10x2x2 aviary? Any suggestions on species? and how many pairs do you think that I could have?. And what species would mix well in that size aviary. Regards Nathan Avoid any Rosellas and Australian Ringneck species such as Mallees. Also avoid Asiatics. They all are best housed in single pair flights. Good mixers are Princess, Regents, Superb, King and Crimson-wing with that list being in order of quality - Princess's being the best. 10 x 2 x 2 metres is up to 2 or 3 pair size. If you have the room and breeding is your main aim rather than a pretty non-breeding collection, I would suggest going a metre wider, and having 4 flights each 5 x 1.5 metres, and 2 metres high. That would give 4 flights, each a very good size for a pair of birds and being a single pair to a flight with far greater chance of good breeding results. Even better would be to have 4 flights 4.5 x 1.5 metres, with a central passage way 1 metre wide and the 4 flights opening from that, giving you a safety area - two doors for a bird to get through before escaping. cheers, Mike |
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Post by malleeringneck on Dec 25, 2011 5:03:04 GMT 10
Well if I could only house 4 pairs then maybe I should build a bigger aviary. I will tell you whats happening. Well next year I am moving from sydney to coffs harbor to a property that is 50 aces and my mum sed that I can build as big an aviary as a want as long as I can pay for it. So how big do you think I should build it I would Like to keep quit a few pairs And the aviary would be split into single flights do you have any suggestions on aviary messurements that would be ideal. ( remmember I have plenty of space) on aviary messurements that would be ideal. ( remmember I have plenty of space) and what species would be ideal for me to breed and keep could you suggest some large parrot species that would be a good start
and that I can breed and keep. (it does not matter if they are aggresive as they will all be in single flights).
Regards Nathan
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Post by avinet on Dec 25, 2011 10:40:36 GMT 10
Hi Nathan, That sounds great, plenty of space, sounds like a dream for most of us  Coff's has some good aviculturists around there with a local avicultural society and there is also a great society in Grafton - the Northern Rivers Avicultural Society - that would be worth making contact with when you get up there. They are a great way to meet and learn from others with talks and aviary visits, and also a good reliable source of birds from other members. There are several things to bear in mind when building an aviary complex. Firstly of course, the species you decide to keep. I've already mentioned some of the more peaceful species of Australian birds, but if you are going to have single pair flights then really you can keep any birds that take your fancy and are within your budget, both Australian and exotic. The size of flights will depend on the species - if you have Neophemas then a 6 x 2 metre flight is a waste of space - although the Neophemas would enjoy it. And if you are keeping Galahs then a 3 x 1 is obviously too small. Besides designing your aviaries to suit the species, there are a couple of other factors - the birds should not be able to escape and servicing the aviaries should be easy. All of which means it is really essential to have a safety porch or corridor with the flights opening into that corridor. A basic design is shown in the sketch below.  I haven't put dimensions on this - they will depend on the species it is being designed for - but as a guide mine has flights that are 3.6 x 0.9 metres and are suitable for cockatiels to ringnecks, smaller Rosellas, conures, and OK for Kings, although I would have liked bigger for the Kings - 4.5 would have been good. I have all of the walkway covered with alsynite as well as about 60% of the flights - only the front is open to rain. Concrete is the ideal floor, although mine have pavers with a small sand area - works OK but concrete would have been easier to keep clean. The number of flights is purely optional, and a design like this can be extended as the budget allows. A design such as this forms the basis of most aviary complexes around Australia, able to be modified to suit a wide variety of species. The only point to note is that if aggressive species are being kept - such as Rosellas - then it is best to double wire between flights to stop toes getting bitten off. Hope this gives you some ideas - when you get to Coff's join the local Society, and go visit as many aviaries as you can manage - seeing how everyone does their aviaries is a great learning experience. I'll sort out a few photos in the next day or two to give you more ideas cheers, Mike |
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Post by madaussie on Dec 25, 2011 13:14:16 GMT 10
Ok first side had 8 flights and double door to enter  Ok this is a front shot of the first side and start of back flights with roof 3 meters past cages so birds is large flight have shelter  back flights there where 6 singles  free flight area of the front of the L single flights  |
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Post by malleeringneck on Dec 26, 2011 5:36:40 GMT 10
Thanks Mike for youre help,
How much do you think it would cost me?.
Regards Nathan
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