How many to an aviary?
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How many to an aviary?
I am interested in a larger bird than the finches I now have. I have a 15' x 10' outdoor aviary here in Central California and would like to try a mating IRB. I know my aviary is big enough for one pair, but I would like someones suggestion on the idea of two or three total pairs of IRB in the aviary. Or could I just have males only and get 3 or 4 IRB?
Thanks for the help guys. I have emptied my main (10' x 15') aviary of finches to make room for larger, more personable outdoor birds. I am still considering IRN, Rosella, or something that has color and will stay in the aviary. The IRN has an air and looks of a sleek fun bird. I was hoping to have a few pairs to learn from, but I will take your advise and go with one pair. Does anyone suggest any other bird that might go with a pair of IRN's in a 10' x 15' area?
if i dont wrong, you have an aviary 3*4,5 m
no other bird in the same aviary with irns.
if you want to have more irns or other similar size parrot you can split your aviary to two (3*2,25m) or even three (3*1,5m) aviaries with a pair in each aviary.
what about with the forest fires there samfoy?
Does anyone suggest any other bird that might go with a pair of IRN's in a 10' x 15' area?
no other bird in the same aviary with irns.
if you want to have more irns or other similar size parrot you can split your aviary to two (3*2,25m) or even three (3*1,5m) aviaries with a pair in each aviary.
what about with the forest fires there samfoy?
Sorry, I'm trying to change the background or the cursor color.
Would you guys suggest I keep females and males separate until breeding season, then switch one male and one female so they match up to a breeding pair? Yes, I can and will put a solid wall between the two flights. That means they will have a large area(10' x 7') to breed in compared to an appropriate cage. Is that ok or do you suggest caging until they fledge? I know these questions have been answered before many times sorry - my learning curve. Thanks guys
Would you guys suggest I keep females and males separate until breeding season, then switch one male and one female so they match up to a breeding pair? Yes, I can and will put a solid wall between the two flights. That means they will have a large area(10' x 7') to breed in compared to an appropriate cage. Is that ok or do you suggest caging until they fledge? I know these questions have been answered before many times sorry - my learning curve. Thanks guys
If I get two pairs that are mates, separate them until breeding, reintroduce them when that season starts, all would be good if they are still mates. Or just keep the pairs together all year and add nest boxes in say, December? That won't work because there needs to be a time of separation to create desire to bond and breed. What do you think?
One more idea. Can I have males only for year or two and then breed when I get used to housing IRN's?
One more idea. Can I have males only for year or two and then breed when I get used to housing IRN's?
we me and my mate were breeding we got a yellow pair and a green pair, put the greens in one and the yellows in the other and closer to breeding season added the boxes.
i dont understand why you want just males then add females later houseing one irn in an avairy is the same as housing 2 you just have to make sure there is enough food
i dont understand why you want just males then add females later houseing one irn in an avairy is the same as housing 2 you just have to make sure there is enough food
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My main idea is to enjoy the birds while learning about them without breeding for a while. The only reason I don't want to breed anytime soon is I don't know enough people to sell them once that time comes. Unless it's possible to keep mom, dad, and all the babies together for a year or more? I know they will want to breed, but can I hold back the nest box for a year and be ok?