Im contemplating making an aviary but it has to be VERY discreet. We live in townhomes and the HOA would have a fit if I built a permanent structure, not to mention this is actually on common property and not inside our fenced yard. I call it "graceful encroachment"--many residents have expanded their gardens to incorporate areas outside their fences/walls. I just created a trellis outside our side picture window to support an overburdened lemon tree and it occurred to me that if I draped some net over the poles and attached it to the side of the building I'd have a dandy aviary---all I would have to do is open the window. Of course it would only be used when Im home, so supervised use...but any suggestions of what type of netting would work? The main issue would be to keep him in---which isnt really a problem, he only wants to be in the same room with me, he's not prone to wandering off or trying to escape things...and hawks. Netting wont stop a hawk, but it could slow them down enough for me to intervene.
Bird safe netting??
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If it's actually on common/public property, this could easily backfire on you. All it would take was one nosy/pesky neighbor or passerby to notice it and to get it removed. While I love the idea of making an aviary for your fid to enjoy, if the HOA forbids you to build anything, you should adhere to the code, or move! Also an option.... buy an aviary online! One that looks like a dog-crate that you just put outside in the yard but you can easily remove.
I could not agree more! You can be the nicest person in the Association, that person that always helps, supports, volunteers, etc, etc, etc... Place anything that even looks like its a violation the structure part of the rules and the calls to the Managing Board will be deadening.
Yes, its likely that every individual along that common area have expanded their gardens or lawns. But a 'Structure' even as light as a net would bring out the howls and protests.
If you have Hawks in your area, netting 'may' survive the attack, but the brute force of the attack will bring the netting with the Hawk. If you are lucky, it may prevent contact, but the shock of the attack and physical closeness may cause your Parrot heart failure. If the netting fails, you now have a Hawk and your Parrot in the same enclosure. Unless you can pass though that window at a like speed of that Hawk, you may be witness to one of the worst moments in your life.
Very Sorry for the Graphic Image, but there is a reason that outside aviaries are built with heavy structural components and covering. Add, a long list of animals and the need become crystal clear.
I have several friends that have the well structured units and they 'commonly' have attacks from the air and ground. One took an attack to his back when he saw the income Hawk and turned away, saving his Parrot that he was hand carrying to the aviary.
Yes, its likely that every individual along that common area have expanded their gardens or lawns. But a 'Structure' even as light as a net would bring out the howls and protests.
If you have Hawks in your area, netting 'may' survive the attack, but the brute force of the attack will bring the netting with the Hawk. If you are lucky, it may prevent contact, but the shock of the attack and physical closeness may cause your Parrot heart failure. If the netting fails, you now have a Hawk and your Parrot in the same enclosure. Unless you can pass though that window at a like speed of that Hawk, you may be witness to one of the worst moments in your life.
Very Sorry for the Graphic Image, but there is a reason that outside aviaries are built with heavy structural components and covering. Add, a long list of animals and the need become crystal clear.
I have several friends that have the well structured units and they 'commonly' have attacks from the air and ground. One took an attack to his back when he saw the income Hawk and turned away, saving his Parrot that he was hand carrying to the aviary.
Ditto on the above. Plus any netting that would allow draping is going to succumb quickly to chewing by your parrot.
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*sigh*...i figured as much, it's just such a perfect setup and size that Ive been thinking about it for days now. I can do much the same out the dining room window, and it's on our property, not the common area...but the AC unit is there, it's not as sheltered and I hang the outdoor cage there---the better location is with the lemon tree.
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It's possible no one would care either!
Yup!!! Possible, but not probable! If you have not lived in one of these 'Camps,' that have a high density of Humans who's only 'power in their lives' is the ability to 'secretly' report others, you are one lucky person. I would strongly recommend if you are an individual that enjoys the freedom of making what would could be considered as a minor, tiny life enhancing change to the exterior of 'your' home. Do Not Buy Into One! They are perfect for those who have no interest outside of the buildings exterior walls, its a nice concept!
Regardless of playing with the Idols! Anyone with Hawks in their area should take great care to assure that their Parrots are safe when outside. An Adult Red-tailed Hawk can with ease quickly kill an animal up to 60 pounds - targeting the neck and breaking it. They target animals up to 15 pounds regularly and will quickly up the size if pair hunting to feed their young chicks!
Predatory Raptors from mid May to mid /late July are at their most aggressive as they feed themselves and their young. It is the most common time of year for reports from Pet owner's losing their Pet to a Hawk attack.
Add the ever more common Urban Coyotes and a net is little more than a momentary deterrent. A Coyote in a full run can knock an Adult Male off their feet. Think of that force applied to a Netting.
There is good reason to build a well structured frame and covering!
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