- Construction design and materials should outlast the curiosity, determination, ingenious minds and dexterity of some species such as the Goffin cockatoos and green-winged macaws. Regular inspection of the flight is necessary to ensure its integrity has not been compromised. Consult with your electrician for advice regarding the electrical output that will be required should you be incorporating the various electrical elements (heated perches, basking light, full spectrum lights, water garden pump, exterior electrical fence, surveillance camera). Two-door system spaced at least a couple feet apart to avoid being opened simultaneously (both doors should have their own lock).
- Stainless steel or galvanised (and then scrubbed and weathered) mesh is best, I'd avoid using wood or soft mesh for any sort of structure. Google 'macaw' or 'parrot' aviaries for some ideas, but everything depends on whether you want it to be a 'play area' type aviary, or a full time aviary.
This particular example perfectly highlights why Diy Macaw Aviary Systems is so captivating.
- I also found this company, based in the UK, that has a reasonably priced product. They sell powder coated panels to your specification that are bolted together. The total cost of an 8X8 aviary would be about $1100 before shipping. Unfortunately, this does not include a catch-hold, but one could be added. Military macaw
