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Post by wilsta on Apr 8, 2007 19:28:28 GMT 10
I am thinking about building a cage can someone tell me what type of wire is suitable for birds - say from bunnings? or the like?
Cheers
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Post by Phill on Apr 8, 2007 23:34:00 GMT 10
you would have to make sure the wire is zinc free and something were the wholes arnt to big that the bird can get its head through and potentially hurt its self.
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Post by AussieBirds on Apr 9, 2007 10:51:47 GMT 10
I am thinking about building a cage can someone tell me what type of wire is suitable for birds - say from bunnings? or the like? Cheers Hi Wilsta, all the cages /aviaries I have built I have purchased the wire form Bunnings in a roll, there are various gauges of wire and they are ideal for cages and aviaries. You will have treat the wire before you put birds in and if you wash it with white vinegar and leave it for 48 hours before you add the birds you should be okay, any lumps of zinc you find on the wire cut off with a pair of side cutters and treat again with the vinegar solution and you should be fine. John |
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Post by wilsta on Apr 9, 2007 17:41:13 GMT 10
this may sound like a stupid question but what does the vinegar do to the zinc?
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Post by AussieBirds on Apr 10, 2007 9:21:44 GMT 10
this may sound like a stupid question but what does the vinegar do to the zinc? The vinegar neutralise's the zinc so it is no longer harmful to the birds, if you don't treat the wire your birds will finish up with zinc poisoning and will drop like flies. John |
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Post by wilsta on Apr 11, 2007 19:45:49 GMT 10
cheers thanks for the heads up
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Post by wilsta on May 9, 2007 12:44:34 GMT 10
I had a look at the wire at bunnings today- not a bad selection of wire to choose from -- at a reasonable price. I want to build an aviary rather than buy one.
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Post by AussieBirds on May 9, 2007 13:45:12 GMT 10
I get my wire from Miter Ten, no doubt the same brands, and I have no problems with it at all.
John
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Post by vankarhi on May 9, 2007 19:31:26 GMT 10
Bunnings........I work at Bunnings. ;D
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Post by Jane on May 9, 2007 20:17:36 GMT 10
Do you run to a Metalcorp or similar in Sydney? I'm sure they'd be cheaper  |
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Post by wilsta on May 17, 2007 8:34:11 GMT 10
Bunnings........I work at Bunnings. ;D So does that mean if i come to see you. You will give me a discount  And do Bunnings sell Aviaries??? |
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