Cockatiels in Outdoor Aviary

Big outdoor Cockatiel Flight Cage/Aviary. Right now there's I think 32 birds in there, around 14 pairs plus some that will be pairs soon. The Aviary has room for 40-46 birds easily and there's 10 birds currently in the house (on eggs) that will be moved outside either once their babies are pulled, or in the spring if it's too cold when they are ready to move.
Have some cool ones including a couple Clear Pieds (all white but no red eyes), an Albino, a bunch of Pearls, a few Cinnamons, a few Whiteface, some Pieds, and an Emerald or two.
The aviary is about 18' long in total, about 14' wide on the outside and 10' wide on the inside, and is 9' tall on the outside and 8' tall on the inside.
I've used a variety of perches: a plastic chain, a bird-safe poly rope, some branches from a Mulberry tree, some big palm fronds, a couple 2x4's, and also a metal grid that used to be part of a rabbit cage...
There's currently 12 breeding boxes with 12 more ready to be installed (we had to put the birds in first, to be able to take the boxes off of the cages they were already in).
The birds were put into this Aviary about 10 minutes before this video - until then they were either in breeder cages (as pairs) or in a big 8'x3' indoor cage... so they haven't had much flying exercise. I'm sure they'll get really strong soon!
In case you're wondering, there will be a small heater in the winter (Las Vegas winters), and there's already a misting system (can probably see it above the roof) for the summers. I haven't put the water and food bowls in yet, want to get them calmed down a bit first.

[@halopines1600]

Fantastic aviary!

[@adri26pok68]

Very pretty cockatiels

[@dorothearaeburn]

This is awesome I was thinking about building one for my 2 tiels and my budgies separate of course this gave me some ideas

[@rowdyyeets4532]

Nice set-up.

[@TheBirdfreak]

Beautiful cockatiels.

[@meandmyresinbytraceyanzalo9624]

What state are you in? Is there heat for the winter months

[@rosemarydagosto6725]

What do you do for them in the winter😳

[@denisebell3435]

Is it safe to have a black metal bird cage placed hanging from tree for appearance only. NO Birds. Will it attract lightening. I just want a nice effect garden type. I don't expect birds to hang in their. I have bird feeders in the area. Just afraid of attracting lightening. what do you suggest

[@vegasgleason]

The "shed" was already on our property but we tore it down to the frame and put all new exterior on it. Then we poured concrete and put in the metal studs and wire mesh. I probably have about 30-40 hours into it plus I hired a guy for about 10 hours to help with the studs/wire mesh. Your other question, yes these birds do breed - we don't stop them from doing it and there are breeding boxes available... but we don't officially "pair" them and they get to live with us whether they breed or not.

[@caseyvue6086]

VideosFromUs What states is this and contact information please?

[@royalbirdsfarm743]

very nice cocoktle

[@WitheAlien]

Hello I loved what you did for these birds, I have four of these birds and currently I’m living in Arizona , I have to move to Europe for a couple of months and I would love to find a home for my birds would you be interesting ? they are healthy birds, Pair with two years old babies

[@brenanmccrthy301]

I'm thinking about making one for my close friend. I'm going to be using half inch piping. And Would wire mesh work for the fencing? I'm worried because my friend has a cockuto white parrot could he possibly cut the fencing?

[@ashlieneevel2708]

brendan mccarthy you need at least 12 gauge wire mesh for a large parrot such as a cockatoo. It needs to be stainless steel or powder coated. Galvanized wire mesh ,though some will say is fine after cleaning with vinegar, contains zinc which is poisonous to parrots. (its fine for soft bills they don't chew the wire) You can use 1 inch by 1 inch mesh size but that wont keep out rodents or snakes. You're an awfully good friend to build an aviary for a friend lol they don't come cheap!

[@delvinpineda4478]

Ashlie Neevel Where can you find that type of wiring?

[@Blulewinsky818]

Nice

[@anndennis7163]

Please, what kind of wire did you use for your enclosure?

[@wandasteeves5239]

Ann Dennis get drift wood that u can wash, I have raised cockatiels hand reared made better money in the 80,90 good luck

[@jessecaalba8610]

hmm bird safe poly rope? xD mine still find ways to eat on it, they've been reduced to sticks xD

[@garvielloken3929]

Do the nest boxes have to be separated?

[@vegasgleason]

Garviel Loken we have a lot of them and they are just a few inches away from each other.

[@mizzwanned]

Cool! Why so many though? You breed?

[@ei5aarxf]

probably

[@kittyharvey4140]

can they live our side in md.year round

[@namielastname1657]

what kind of wire dod you use for your aviary

[@namielastname1657]

did*

[@vegasgleason]

+Kathleen Medina It is just 1/2" by 1" welded wire. Post-weld galvanized.

[@radmilapetrovska5014]

+Kathleen Medina Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else is searching for build bird house plans try Stiklind Aviary Plans Fixer ( search on google ) ? I've heard some interesting things about it and my mate got great results with it.

[@privatename3447]

Is this in Las Vegas

[@vegasgleason]

Yes

[@buggirl1015]

Do all of them have names?

[@vegasgleason]

Bug Girl 101 some did. Others just got called ny their coloration or unique features.

[@papielbori]

ARE YOU SELLING ANY? IF SO HOW MUCH LMK THANKS

[@IvanDojchinovski]

I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else wants to discover building a birdhouse try Panlarko Expert Aviary Planner (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my cousin got great success with it.