There are many options for securely housing your conure parrot, ranging from enormous outdoor aviaries to big cages for individual conures. Here is a breakdown of each kind of dwelling.
Outdoor Aviaries
It’s a good idea to look at other people’s aviaries before starting your own. You might accomplish this by visiting animal parks, breeders, or pet stores. The quality of the aviaries you view will vary significantly. Some will be great buildings, well-thought-out and well-designed. Others will be shaky and dangerous constructions. You should strive to create the best aviary possible. You should think about how much area you have to commit to the aviary, your budget (you don’t want to run out of money with half an aviary on your property!) and how many birds you want to maintain in the aviary. Although studies have indicated that there is very little association between aviary quality and Conure breeding potential, there is no need to keep a low quality aviary. By having a decent quality aviary, you reduce the number of monotonous duties associated with managing an aviary, as well as the potential of vermin to devour your Conures’ food, eggs, or the Conures themselves. And, of course, a poorly built aviary invites your birds to do what they do best: fly away! Aesthetics are also vital; you will be staring at the aviary for years to come, so it should be attractive to the sight.
Planning
Not planning your aviary will almost certainly result in tears. Unplanned constructions are typically a terrible idea – would you build a home without first designing and planning it? Furthermore, by carefully designing the aviary, you may calculate the materials required to construct it and therefore ensure that the prices are within your budget. A general guideline is to plan before you construct, and to complete the aviary before purchasing a conure – delays are a definite possibility.
Site
For many individuals, space is a major barrier, but you should make every effort to keep the aviary visible from your home. • Do not set your aviary immediately under a tree since it is moist, branches may fall off and harm your aviary, cats can climb up the tree and approach the aviary, trees block valuable sunlight, and there is a risk that wild birds will do their droppings into the aviary (not good with the event of avian flu). All of these things will have a negative impact on the health of your conures.
A wall may give essential wind protection as well as a wonderful background for the aviary. The flight should be towards south east or east (if you reside in the northern hemisphere!). This will let your conure to enjoy the early light, which he or she enjoys. It also has the added advantage of keeping chilly northerly or westerly winds at bay. It is normally preferable to locate the aviary on the highest point of your property, since this will alleviate any wetness issues.
Aviary bases
Bare Earth – A bare earth foundation is not the greatest choice for your aviary. While it is inexpensive (free! ), it may become visually unappealing, more unsanitary than other bases, and will undoubtedly resemble a mud bath during poor weather. If you choose this option, you should use thick chicken wire to prevent pests from digging into the aviary.
Gravel – Gravel is a fantastic choice for conure aviary bases since it provides the following advantages:
- Prevents weeds sprouting
- Easily cleaned/washed down
- Conures will benefit for pecking the mineral/insects in the gravel
- Generally looks quite aesthetically pleasing
The gravel should be spread around 15cm deep, with a layer of chicken wire beneath to prevent rodents from digging into the aviary.
Concrete – Concrete is another fantastic alternative for the foundation of your conure aviary. It offers the following advantages:
- Very easy to clean
- Can be coloured to make it more pleasing to look at
Only a few inches of concrete are required. You should give it a little slope to allow water to drain. The disadvantages of utilising concrete for the foundation of your conure aviary are that it requires time and expertise to do correctly and is fairly permanent.
Slabs – Another acceptable technique is to use slabs. Slabs are fast and simple to lay, pleasant to look at, and extremely versatile in that they can be shifted with ease. Slabs, on the other hand, are extremely pricey, however you may locate reasonably priced slabs if you shop about. Slabs should be placed on a sand and gravel substrate.
Aviary Size
This is a pretty popular question and the only response that can properly be offered is “as big as feasible”. Conures are, after all, birds, and birds adore flying; it’s what they’re built for! If room is limited, make the aviary as long as possible to allow your conures the most opportunity to flap their wings. It goes without saying that maintaining a large number of birds in a small place is an unpleasant experience. To enjoy keeping conures, you should watch them enjoying themselves; providing them as much space as possible will enable them to do so. It is important to remember that breeding conures should be kept in separate aviaries. This is because when they procreate, they become very hostile against their own species.
Aviary Design
The most popular style is the rectangular, however circular and octagonal aviaries may be extremely appealing to look at. Of course, such shaped aviaries are more costly to build and take up more room. Furthermore, they may be more difficult to maintain than rectangular aviaries. Building a safety porch into any aviary is a good idea since it will help keep your conures from flying away. You should create with the future in mind. It is possible that you may want to expand the aviary in the future or instal a partition for breeding reasons. Another thing to think about is constructing an area for storing supplies and equipment.
Flight Materials
While you may see flights made of chicken wire, while maintaining conures, you should use welded wire. Conures are excellent fliers, which accounts for this. You should not use wire with a gauge of less than 19, however anything less is preferred. In terms of mesh hole size, you should avoid using mesh with holes bigger than 1.25cm x 0.62cm. Any bigger and you risk vermin getting into the aviary, which might be disastrous. The lumber used to build your conure aviary should be no less than 5cm x 5cm thick, and it is a good idea to attach strips of metal around the interior of the frame to avoid damage from your conure’s beak. The ideal approach is to bolt the frame together, since this lets it to be removed and makes the whole aviary more flexible in terms of future expansion or relocation. It is a good idea to treat the wood, which will preserve it from the weather and extend the life of the aviary. A metal structure might be used instead of wood. A local engineering company could accomplish this, but it would be more costly. It is essential to have an undercover space in the aviary to protect your conure from rain and chilly weather. The feeding container should be covered to protect the conures’ food from the weather including rain.
Indoor flights
Indoor flights are a completely appropriate way to accommodate conures. If you don’t cover the windows with some kind of mesh, your conure may injure itself when attempting to fly out. You should also construct a safety porch to keep your conure from escaping. Drafts are an important issue to consider; conures can tolerate cooler temperatures, but draughts are harmful to their health.
Conure Cages
Most reputable pet stores sell high-quality cages, although there are a few low-quality conure cages on the market. These are must be avoided. Things to keep an eye out for include:
- Strength of the cage
- Space between perches
- Number of feeding dishes – three or more is best
- A good catch. Conures are intelligent birds and soon learn to open regular catches- you must have an anti-conure latch
- Pull-out trays are very useful for ease of cleaning
- A mesh raised of the floor is highly desirable as it keeps your conure away from faeces and spilt food
Your conure cage stand should be extremely sturdy. A knocked-over cage may put your conure into shock and almost surely have a bad psychological impact on the conure.
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