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[dpb82uk 138]

im not in any rush just doing my homework can people tell me wich breeders of birds of prey are the best to get from and if people can put up piks of ther aviarys that will give me ides to inproov on the aviary i plan to make

[rickardo 76]

if you search through the old postes there must be pics on averies ,or put your plans up what your thinking of building and let people have a look maybe able to give you some pointers..

[dpb82uk 138]

thanks il av alook what i can fined now

[dpb82uk 138]

this is just a 1st plan thers time to change things if needs be but wood sunthing like this wood this be ok for a harris hope you can all see this

[Falcon Boy 0]

this is just a 1st plan thers time to change things if needs be but wood sunthing like this wood this be ok for a harris hope you can all see this

 

It looks ok. A couple of suggestions:

 

The aviary needs a double door set up so that you can enter and leave without the hawk having a direct route to freedom.

 

It looks like you are planning on using wire mesh. It is far better to use verticle bars as wire can cut a hawks cere (the soft bit around the beak) if it flies into it and a hawk will hang onto wire mesh spreading out its feathers and pushing its wings and tail feathers into the wire which can lead to feather damage. You can get cheap plastic conduit piping that can do a good job, although it might need to be strengthened or supported at intervals to prevent too long a length flexing too much.

 

Have you thought about the floor? Most falconers use gravel or sand (play pit sand as it won't stain like builders sand). Sand can only really be used under a solid roof to keep it dry. Many falconers have part of the roof open (bars or mesh) to allow the bird the choice of sitting in the rain. In this case gravel is a better floor covering.

 

Otherwise it looks like you are planning it to be a good size. Make sure you build it to last as hopefully any hawk will be with you for many years and you don't want to be lying awake in bed in 5 years time whilst a storm is blowing outside and you are wondering whether the aviary roof is still going to be there in the morning. A strong structure will also go some way to preventing theft.

[Prince_Jimmy 0]

Nice plan

[brogan12345 0]

nice plan