Budgie Aviary Plans
The design of your aviary will depend on several factors – the number of birds you want to keep, the outdoor area available, the amount you are able to spend on it, and the views of your family (and neighbours!). You will also need to bear in mind the weather, and ensure that your budgies have the heat and shelter they need to cope with cold winters. You will need to check local by-laws or contracts to make sure there are no issues around aviary noise or planning permissions. In the UK, no planning permission is required for a structure built on your own land under 2.5 metres high. Building an Aviary If building from scratch, a cement or rubble foundation is best, with a concrete floor on top. This can be hosed down easily, and will not be the muddy, disease-ridden quagmire that an earth floor can transform into. The concrete will also prevent mice and rats from burrowing under the aviary. If you leave holes in the concrete you’ll be able to plant some shrubs or small trees in the avia