I have a (possibility bad) aviary idea.

[DiscotheCockatiel]

So in my yard there is an playhouse that isn’t used anymore. It is slightly dirty but mostly just has lots of things in it that would have to be taken out, and would need some cleaning before I would even consider putting my cockatiels in it but I was wondering could it be turned into an aviary? I don’t think my birds would sleep in it but could they go in it during the day? I would of course put perches/toys and maybe a cage. It is a little over 8ft by 8ft and a little over 6ft tall. There is carpet in it and I would need to either put down hardwood flooring or cover it with something. I have 2 male cockatiels and am considering getting a mate for the younger one to breed them. It does have a lock on the door and is insulated It also has an extention cord run out to it.

 

[Flboy]

Wouldn't it get intensely hot?
Also, as soon as you open the door, they would be gone!

 

[Zoruace]

as flboy said they will fly the secoend you open the door
i wouldnt do this there are plenty of ways to make this safe but its expansive and will not be 100 precent safe buying a macaw size cage and putting it outside would be a better idea
and i wouldnt breed if there is no profinal breeder near you and if you cant locate an emegancy avain vet near you as well
and alot of stuff can go wrong in breeding espaciely first timers (in both birds and owners/breeders) so i wouldnt segest breeding him

 

[SeizureAlertAAmacaw]

So in my yard there is an playhouse that isn’t used anymore. It is slightly dirty but mostly just has lots of things in it that would have to be taken out, and would need some cleaning before I would even consider putting my cockatiels in it but I was wondering could it be turned into an aviary? I don’t think my birds would sleep in it but could they go in it during the day? I would of course put perches/toys and maybe a cage. It is a little over 8ft by 8ft and a little over 6ft tall. There is carpet in it and I would need to either put down hardwood flooring or cover it with something. I have 2 male cockatiels and am considering getting a mate for the younger one to breed them. It does have a lock on the door and is insulated It also has an extention cord run out to it.

Hello,

It's great that you want your inside birds to have some outside time, however, I would not try using this Playhouse

Number one reason is because the woods that these are made of tend to be made of tend to be treated with arsenic to keep the bugs, termites and woodworm out of.

Not parrot safe!

Also even if you put up bars inside 5cm away from the internal wood walls, it would likely be too hot inside even with those little windows.

Perhaps you could kick out its walls neatly and keep its roof, then use its roof as a pergola for your birds, with them in a big outdoor cage. Just remember to put on an air lock of somesort for safety!

Good luck!!

Dr Alicia Manolas
Avian Assistance Animal Trainer.
Medical Biomonitors (like Seizure Alert birds)

 

[SailBoat]

Well stated above!! Since this wood box has been outside for a while, it is likely filled with near everything that flies, craws or burials. Plus, what is passing though your yard that would see you're Parrots as a meal. Whether from on-high or digging in, your parrots become the newest meal in the area.

Breeding is NOT a DIY advancer!