Un véritable paradis pour ses petites merveilles aux plumes colorées !!!! C'est vraiment superbe .Un véritable anti stress de s'occuper d eux,de les admirer voler,siffler,parader.....
Absolutely beautiful. We all can have a little slice of this by providing a bird feeder and water source. Put a bird feeder out with no waste sun flower chips and see who shows up. In our case, mostly Gold Finch's and Morning Doves are our fall/winter group. If you're in an apartment, hang hummingbird feeders. 10 years ago we put in a pondless waterfall for our enjoyment. Little did we know putting a couple of bird feeders near by would gift us with hours of bird entertainment drinking, bathing and playing, yes playing in the waterfall. The finches gather in our Pepper tree waiting for the feeders. Unlike pet birds it's important to limit their time. We give them a couple of feeder hours and remove them so they clean up the seeds they dropped. The Doves eat most of it early morning and late afternoon. I must share one Doves hilarious bath routine. She walks into the shallow pond and turns her body to lay one side in the water and wing opposite looks like a yoga stretch. Holds it, then slowly rotates to the other side. I've enjoyed countless hours of giving voices to the birds activities. Taking it to the next level, I'll be putting 2 nest houses out Feb 2021. I did my homework as to size hole, location of hole, clean out door and ventilation. My target audience are Finches and Wrens. A couple of Wrens are naturally taking dibbs under our balcony. I think I'll get a couple of baskets pet owners use and see what happens. The housing I got is a nesting box to go under an awning and the other is a little house that will blend with our tree trunk. I'm going to tether both with bungee cords. The bird community suggests plain blending in with what's around for nesting. OK, nuff out me. This aviary is amazing.
@@samanthairish8467 Wow, that's a lot of cats! I think you could design something to screw the cats. Post feeders too high for the cats to jump, easy for you to take or slide down. Minimize food on the ground with catch trays or trough. Ground effects unfriendly for cats to pounce on birds. Get ideas on line. You have to like it. String rope making a high wire design from to feeder to feeder, maybe a tree as long as its a branch too wimpy to hold a cat and you don't have squirrels. Stain or paint the rope(s) different colors. Feeders should only be up a few hours a day. If you can't control it because you work, put them out when you're home to enjoy them. Birds always have scouts. They will get used to checking for your feeders.
Thank you- But I can also tell you that a-lot of what you see as skills, was me learning as I went along- there are so many helpful resources out there (which I am also trying to be) so maybe it is not as out of reach as you may think!
Only thing i disliked was the fact that instead of real trees there are fake trees in there, i think they would appreciate actual trees way more and also i didn't see nesting accomodations for them, other than that this beautifully done ❤
thank you. late summer is not the breeding season for my species, hence the reason no nesting materials. There are many videos about breeding in the aviary if you are curious. The artificial foliage is a deliberate choice because for where I live, I could either optimize the environment for growing plants or for keeping birds. Over the years I have tried both and I can not tell any difference in how the birds interact with the fake foliage (perching, copulating, foraging for bugs, futzing, nest building, hiding, resting, breeding success etc.).
You are not alone! Check out birds getting down video (or some title like that, I forget). All about things finches do on the ground, lots of bathing!!
Currently I keep red-billed firefinches, forbes parrotfinches, gold-breasted waxbills, grey-headed oliveback, and green-backed twinspots (new Since video).
Hello, just wondering how you make them rocks, I have a 25 feet aviary but not as impressive as yours is, it is beautiful, will definitely be 're constructing mine next year
How fun for you! Rocks are epoxy putty covered foam. The epoxy is called “habitat black” from reynold’s advanced materials. It is often used to make artificial coral reefs. The foam is either sprayed, poured or recycled building materials. There are a few videos showing how I use it. Love it for this application
Beautiful environment and very lucky birds! I was wondering why all your plants are artificial and doesn't that make it impossible for them to collect nesting material, or do you supply them with natural nesting material? Okay, I just scrolled down and saw your reasons :)
Thanks! Yes that is one of the benefits of artificial. If I don’t control the breeding in the aviary, they will try to have too many clutches. I just give them nesting materials. Even so, my firefinches, for example, will make a nest of moss and grass only- so I have to pull them out of the aviary and put them in the birdroom so the female can rest.
This is utterly beautiful. My wife is wanting one, she must have seen these videos. Im doing research. What do yall feed them. Can we mix other birds such as parrots. Man, I can see why my wife is so fascinated with this.
Thank you! You will be so happy with taking your time to learn all you can. Most finches primarily forage on the ground for seeds (grasses, millets) but there is quite a bit of variation in terms of how much they also rely on animal protein (insects), vegetable matter, fruit, berries, nectar etc. typically, you would not mix finches with parrot-type birds, but many people keep doves, quail, canaries, some softbill species (tanagers..). Even some finch species do not get along with each other so keep digging down in your research as you hone in on it. There is a playlist for first time finch keepers and a particularly good video called “what kind of finch won’t make you crazy” (or something like that). Take a look at that one for sure!
Go to “association of avian veterinarians” website to find a local vet and talk to them about their recommendations for the species of birds you intend to keep. Their advice will be the best.
Echo's Aviary It's beautiful, However, I just think it would be with more authentic with real living plants. But I also think it would take a lot more maintenance. Thank you for your reply. All the best!
@@peteryeung111 You are absolutely right, its just that more important than beautiful, it has to be functional for the birds. Maybe someday I will make a video explaining why live plants don’t work as well as fake ones in my situation.
I'm no expert by any stretch. I just comment on what I saw. Maybe I should educate myself first. Different situation call for different measures. Lol. I'll be watching. You have a good day!
It is. I am bot sure what brand but available from home depot. It is the thickest version they carry (sometimes they seem to have a very thin, sparse version)
There is a video about temperature control that shows all of the different things that provide ventilation but briefly some of the wall panels slide open like patio doors. And there is one large fan and two small fans. Finally the linear drain to the outside also lets air in all along one side which is the primary intake when the fan is pulling hot air out the top.
That's why I don't have pet birds.. The bird lady working at a pet store told me all pet store birds are fully domesticated. They need to be protected from getting out into the wild. Winged, they should be given a big enough to fly area. Domestics are easy to train to come to their nest bed or perch at night. Feeding the wild is a wonderful alternative. Unlike domestic, the feeders should only be out a couple hours a day.
Yeah they just want that the owner doesn't feel bad. Convincing people that a pet is happy with less space makes the pet easier to sell. Also birds aren't even domestic (except for some doves). Tame is not the same as domestic.
@@eva-maria7066 Pet stores here tell which birds are bred captivie alike cats and dogs. They used to have exotic birds, like big Parrots. My State had to crack down. Pet shops were selling poached birds as private party birds. As for the little domestic guys, I don't see anything wrong with starting them in a small cage. They have to be scared moving into a new home. A small cage naturally keeps them close to the new owners as they feed and clean up for them. Before putting them in a generous amount of space, I would think that the owner would want their bird(s) to allow them to handled and trained to go in a coup.
@@debistanley2791 no it's not alike cats and dogs. Domestic means that the species has undergone significant genetic and behavioral changes due to selective breeding. Most pet birds are not domestic. Also most people don't have a huge aviary for their birds. All the other birds have to live their whole lives in there not being able to fly properly or do basically anything that is natural to them. I bet that the pet store told him and the other customers that the cage is big enough for the birds to live in even though it's definitely not.
It certainly is beautiful and peaceful; but, I couldn't help noticing that the majority, if not all, of the greenery (including the grass) is fake. I'm not dismissing your aviary, but I wonder why very few, if any, live vegetation?
Several folks have asked this, and there are so many reasons, it is hard to be succinct. I have tried to answer in previous comments, I think even to this video so maybe they would help answer. I have tried to explain in other videos as examples come up of pros and cons (but not consolidated as a convenient way to get answers). Perhaps a video just on this topic someday would be worthwhile. I don’t want to oversimplify the answer, to a legitimate question, but I guess suffice to say it was a deliberate decision to enable me to focus on what the birds need.
@@Echosaviary ...I'm sorry I brought up a previously-covered topic. You are most likely tired of those remarks. I truly DO love your aviary; the water feature is such a gorgeous and soothing addition. I'll watch again, without my blinders...🌻
@@vinodh4195 would it be possible to keep your nasty opinions to yourself. From what I understand there is a very good reason for the plastic plants, and seems beneficial to the birds... Maybe you build a bigger better avairy than this and then you can talk
@@t.m.i7304 artificial grass beneficial for birds.. 😂 What a joke.. I pity your knowledge.. 😆 By the way, I don't want to build any aviary and take away their freedom. I see them flying freely in my farm everyday 😊
Somewhere earlier I went into some detail about this very question but rather than repeat it, I will just say live plants didn’t work and fake ones do.
So many reasons! But to name a few, i can clean them, disinfect them, control access to nesting material, they don’t get destroyed, don’t require care, don’t create excess humidity, are easy to move around and change etc... sorry you don’t like them. Check out Paradise aviary channel for a beautiful planted aviary (I am sure there are others too!)
I can help answer this. When you net off a large area you effect the echo system of everything trapped inside. Little bugs can get in but the birds and bugs that eat them can't. Definitely a good option for limiting the amount of work without the gardening. This aviary is a home for domesticated birds. A botanical garden/aviary combo is enchanting, you may throw your back out keeping it up. I've used fake plants.They hold up well in shade but you have to get the more costly ones from the nursery if they'll be going to set in the sun.
@@debistanley2791 good point. it just seems like they would benefit more from live plants. they would be able to pick the little bugs and buds and can use twigs and stuff for nesting or just doing natural things. there are many low maintenance plants to keep but i hear the reasons why fake is done though i wonder if they would have any lasting health effects. still beats a birdcage and it looks great, those birds are luckier than most. i wouldn't hate it if a live plant or two made it into the mix lol
@@xamish2782 They're domestic pets. For them it's is a perfect playground. Not saying they wouldn't eat bugs, but food is provided for them. My backyard birds don't hunt until the free meal deal closes down. How far to take something like this depends on how much time you want to spend on it vs how much you and the birds will be able to enjoy it.
I'm not keen on fake plants, but the birds don't know they're fake, they're not depending on them for a food source and it still looks good. Those water features are brilliant too. Just the right depth for bathing. Lucky birds compared to small caged birds.
This has become a favorite place to visit.
So beautiful, just amazing!
grateful to you for sharing such a wonderful aviary
Must be very therapeutic after a stressful day at work. Beautifully done !!!
It is for sure (when they are not making me crazy 😁)!
Peaceful and beautiful! Loved it!
Thank you!
Thank You. To easy to spend days in there. But what JOY!!,
Most Beautiful Aviary ive ever seen
Thank you- that is very kind of you to say 😀
Great. thank you for sharing your birds and wonderful aviary. I miss having my finches....
Thank you for letting me know
So peaceful and beautiful, thank you for sharing your little peace of heaven
Thank you!
I saw the thumbnail and thought it was a painting, clicked in the video anyways and I am just blown away! Such a beautiful aviary!
Thank you, I have really enjoyed learning how to keep them happy and healthy in a more engaging space.
Incredibly beautiful.
Thank you!
I love it, beautiful and peaceful.
Thank you!
I can only imagine coming home and stepping out into this is like being on vacation.
Beautiful, I love it...
Thank you!
love this channel,in the process of planning an aviary
That’s awesome! I hope the videos are helpful in some way. Good luck
I love your aviary ❤. And love your finches.. so beautiful. I have finches myself and it’s very therapeutic and relaxing to watch
Thank you so much!
Absolument comme dans mes reves !!! Juste Magnifique !!!
Merci beaucoup!
The world sweet hume for the birds
Congratulations on designing and building such a beautiful and well thought out avairy. I think you might need some dry nesting material. Kind regards
Thank you!
Best FINCHES AVIARY iv seen.
Well done MATE!👏👏👏✌👍
Thank you very much!
these birds are lucky to live in your aviary......
Thanks- I hope they think so
I have fulfilled a wish that was in my heart for your brother from Algeria
Thank you!
Omg so beautiful amazing 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you!
Awesomeee.. Love this aviary.. ❤
Thank you!
Suuuuuper nice Aviary 😃
Thank you sooo much 😁😁😁!
Amazing🙏🙏🙏
I love it... So nature...
Thank you!
Un véritable paradis pour ses petites merveilles aux plumes colorées !!!! C'est vraiment superbe .Un véritable anti stress de s'occuper d eux,de les admirer voler,siffler,parader.....
Merci bien!
Heaven like experience watching so much freedom to birds with free flowing water
I hope the birds think so- thanks!
Alucinante, increible!!👏👏👏
Thank you!
Piękne. Brawo
Beautiful aviary.
Thank you! Your moniker sounds intriguing!!
@@Echosaviary I make videos of my travels and interesting stuff and a bit of crochet. 😊
Beautiful 😍
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful. We all can have a little slice of this by providing a bird feeder and water source. Put a bird feeder out with no waste sun flower chips and see who shows up. In our case, mostly Gold Finch's and Morning Doves are our fall/winter group. If you're in an apartment, hang hummingbird feeders. 10 years ago we put in a pondless waterfall for our enjoyment. Little did we know putting a couple of bird feeders near by would gift us with hours of bird entertainment drinking, bathing and playing, yes playing in the waterfall. The finches gather in our Pepper tree waiting for the feeders. Unlike pet birds it's important to limit their time. We give them a couple of feeder hours and remove them so they clean up the seeds they dropped. The Doves eat most of it early morning and late afternoon. I must share one Doves hilarious bath routine. She walks into the shallow pond and turns her body to lay one side in the water and wing opposite looks like a yoga stretch. Holds it, then slowly rotates to the other side. I've enjoyed countless hours of giving voices to the birds activities. Taking it to the next level, I'll be putting 2 nest houses out Feb 2021. I did my homework as to size hole, location of hole, clean out door and ventilation. My target audience are Finches and Wrens. A couple of Wrens are naturally taking dibbs under our balcony. I think I'll get a couple of baskets pet owners use and see what happens. The housing I got is a nesting box to go under an awning and the other is a little house that will blend with our tree trunk. I'm going to tether both with bungee cords. The bird community suggests plain blending in with what's around for nesting. OK, nuff out me. This aviary is amazing.
That's actually amazing 🦜♥️
except my neighbor has nine cats that go outdoors and kill the birds at my feeders.
@@samanthairish8467
Wow, that's a lot of cats! I think you could design something to screw the cats. Post feeders too high for the cats to jump, easy for you to take or slide down. Minimize food on the ground with catch trays or trough. Ground effects unfriendly for cats to pounce on birds. Get ideas on line. You have to like it. String rope making a high wire design from to feeder to feeder, maybe a tree as long as its a branch too wimpy to hold a cat and you don't have squirrels. Stain or paint the rope(s) different colors. Feeders should only be up a few hours a day. If you can't control it because you work, put them out when you're home to enjoy them. Birds always have scouts. They will get used to checking for your feeders.
Wow this is a great aviary, compliments, it would be Nice to put also gouldian finches in it, there colors make it even better. Thanks for sharring it
I can see from your identification badge that you love them!
0:12 Red-Billed or African Firefinch ..
1:02 Orange Breasted finch..
🌞🌿
Yes red-billed firefinch and gold-breasted waxbill (also called orange-breast as well). Good job!
Very ideal, big environment for these birds.
Thanks- I hope the birds think so!
Masha Allah beautiful setup
Thank you!
Wonderful 😍
Thank you!
Really amazing
Thanks!
Beautifull👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
Extraordinary
Thank you!
Wow what a aviary
Thanks! It would be interesting to hear what you think of what it looks like now
Wonderful :-)
Thank you- I appreciate it!
You must be an artist to design this. Beautiful 🌹
Thank you, very kind of you to say!
@@Echosaviary 🐦🐦👌
What a dream!
Thank you!
Very nice....👍👍
Thanks!
😍❤👍
Amazing
Thank you, thats very kind of you to say 😁
Got an ID on that one gorgeous finch, a "tricolored parrotfinch." Then there's the orange-breasted waxbill.
That’s right!
Beautyful
Thank you!
This is realy amazing, wish i had the skills to make something like that
Thank you- But I can also tell you that a-lot of what you see as skills, was me learning as I went along- there are so many helpful resources out there (which I am also trying to be) so maybe it is not as out of reach as you may think!
Wow 😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you!
ما شاء الله
💖💖😘😘
Thank you!
Only thing i disliked was the fact that instead of real trees there are fake trees in there, i think they would appreciate actual trees way more and also i didn't see nesting accomodations for them, other than that this beautifully done ❤
thank you. late summer is not the breeding season for my species, hence the reason no nesting materials. There are many videos about breeding in the aviary if you are curious.
The artificial foliage is a deliberate choice because for where I live, I could either optimize the environment for growing plants or for keeping birds. Over the years I have tried both and I can not tell any difference in how the birds interact with the fake foliage (perching, copulating, foraging for bugs, futzing, nest building, hiding, resting, breeding success etc.).
Fake grass too
😍😍😍😍😍😍
Đẹp quá!
Thank you!
Call me a bird a perv .....but i love watching birds bathe
You are not alone! Check out birds getting down video (or some title like that, I forget). All about things finches do on the ground, lots of bathing!!
Perfect and increíble
Thank you!
Thank u sister for these mind refreshing and relaxing videos these video lower my stress and depression.again thank u ..from karachi pakistan..
You are most welcome- hang in there!
What a fantastic aviary.
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!
I'd love to see a list of what kind of birds are kept here.
Currently I keep red-billed firefinches, forbes parrotfinches, gold-breasted waxbills, grey-headed oliveback, and green-backed twinspots (new
Since video).
Super
Thank you
Hello, just wondering how you make them rocks, I have a 25 feet aviary but not as impressive as yours is, it is beautiful, will definitely be 're constructing mine next year
How fun for you! Rocks are epoxy putty covered foam. The epoxy is called “habitat black” from reynold’s advanced materials. It is often used to make artificial coral reefs. The foam is either sprayed, poured or recycled building materials. There are a few videos showing how I use it. Love it for this application
Thank you for getting back to me
Beautiful aviary, Size of your aviary please
Thank you! 12 feet x 16 feet x 10 feet at apex
paradise
Thank you-I hope the birds think so!
Beautiful environment and very lucky birds! I was wondering why all your plants are artificial and doesn't that make it impossible for them to collect nesting material, or do you supply them with natural nesting material? Okay, I just scrolled down and saw your reasons :)
Thanks! Yes that is one of the benefits of artificial. If I don’t control the breeding in the aviary, they will try to have too many clutches. I just give them nesting materials.
Even so, my firefinches, for example, will make a nest of moss and grass only- so I have to pull them out of the aviary and put them in the birdroom so the female can rest.
@@Echosaviary Well I really appreciate you thinking of the female resting! :)
Beautiful 🥰, but how do you clean it?
Thanks! There is a video about that if you can search the channel (or subscribe or something)
@@Echosaviary sure 🤗
This is utterly beautiful. My wife is wanting one, she must have seen these videos. Im doing research. What do yall feed them. Can we mix other birds such as parrots. Man, I can see why my wife is so fascinated with this.
Thank you! You will be so happy with taking your time to learn all you can.
Most finches primarily forage on the ground for seeds (grasses, millets) but there is quite a bit of variation in terms of how much they also rely on animal protein (insects), vegetable matter, fruit, berries, nectar etc.
typically, you would not mix finches with parrot-type birds, but many people keep doves, quail, canaries, some softbill species (tanagers..). Even some finch species do not get along with each other so keep digging down in your research as you hone in on it.
There is a playlist for first time finch keepers and a particularly good video called “what kind of finch won’t make you crazy” (or something like that). Take a look at that one for sure!
Name all species of birds please ❤❤❤❤
I want to start my own. How are able to get vet checkups with so many birds?
Go to “association of avian veterinarians” website to find a local vet and talk to them about their recommendations for the species of birds you intend to keep. Their advice will be the best.
What is the solution so that the roots do not penetrate the concrete ?
The plants are not real so not a problem
Just Beautiful, I wish there's no fake plants used. 😬
I think all plants in there were plastic. HAHAHA
Thank you, and I understand your wish.
Echo's Aviary
It's beautiful, However, I just think it would be with more authentic with real living plants. But I also think it would take a lot more maintenance.
Thank you for your reply. All the best!
@@peteryeung111 You are absolutely right, its just that more important than beautiful, it has to be functional for the birds. Maybe someday I will make a video explaining why live plants don’t work as well as fake ones in my situation.
I'm no expert by any stretch. I just comment on what I saw. Maybe I should educate myself first. Different situation call for different measures. Lol. I'll be watching. You have a good day!
Add some koi or goldfish...
What is that neon green plant.
All of the plants are either silk or plastic (except for the real ones, moss etc). I suspect you are asking about ones I got on Amazon.
@@Echosaviary cheater ;)
Wonderful aviary! Is that’s grass artificial? And if so, what brand please?
It is. I am bot sure what brand but available from home depot. It is the thickest version they carry (sometimes they seem to have a very thin, sparse version)
Do you use fake trees or real in the aviary?
Everything is recycled silk or plastic. The trees are made of old pvc pipe pieces covered in epoxy.
All those plants are natural?
No, at least 90% are not.
where is the air circulation?
There is a video about temperature control that shows all of the different things that provide ventilation but briefly some of the wall panels slide open like patio doors. And there is one large fan and two small fans. Finally the linear drain to the outside also lets air in all along one side which is the primary intake when the fan is pulling hot air out the top.
Do they breed?
Yes they do
I'm assuming this aviary is pretty new as I cant see bird shit anywhere.
I keep the poopless species 🤣🤣🤣
Whoever convinced me that birds were happy inside small cages were wrong 😑
A lady in charge of the birds at the pet store told me all these small birds we can buy are totally domesticated=climate control.
That's why I don't have pet birds.. The bird lady working at a pet store told me all pet store birds are fully domesticated. They need to be protected from getting out into the wild. Winged, they should be given a big enough to fly area. Domestics are easy to train to come to their nest bed or perch at night. Feeding the wild is a wonderful alternative. Unlike domestic, the feeders should only be out a couple hours a day.
Yeah they just want that the owner doesn't feel bad. Convincing people that a pet is happy with less space makes the pet easier to sell. Also birds aren't even domestic (except for some doves). Tame is not the same as domestic.
@@eva-maria7066 Pet stores here tell which birds are bred captivie alike cats and dogs. They used to have exotic birds, like big Parrots. My State had to crack down. Pet shops were selling poached birds as private party birds. As for the little domestic guys, I don't see anything wrong with starting them in a small cage. They have to be scared moving into a new home. A small cage naturally keeps them close to the new owners as they feed and clean up for them. Before putting them in a generous amount of space, I would think that the owner would want their bird(s) to allow them to handled and trained to go in a coup.
@@debistanley2791 no it's not alike cats and dogs. Domestic means that the species has undergone significant genetic and behavioral changes due to selective breeding. Most pet birds are not domestic. Also most people don't have a huge aviary for their birds. All the other birds have to live their whole lives in there not being able to fly properly or do basically anything that is natural to them. I bet that the pet store told him and the other customers that the cage is big enough for the birds to live in even though it's definitely not.
Horror movie for insects
Indeed!!! What they do to mealworms is hideous!
It will be so hard to clean the floor
I made a video showing how I clean the aviary if you are interested, just search on “clean”. Maybe not as bad as you are envisioning (or maybe worse!)
It certainly is beautiful and peaceful; but, I couldn't help noticing that the majority, if not all, of the greenery (including the grass) is fake. I'm not dismissing your aviary, but I wonder why very few, if any, live vegetation?
Several folks have asked this, and there are so many reasons, it is hard to be succinct. I have tried to answer in previous comments, I think even to this video so maybe they would help answer. I have tried to explain in other videos as examples come up of pros and cons (but not consolidated as a convenient way to get answers). Perhaps a video just on this topic someday would be worthwhile. I don’t want to oversimplify the answer, to a legitimate question, but I guess suffice to say it was a deliberate decision to enable
me to focus on what the birds need.
@@Echosaviary ...I'm sorry I brought up a previously-covered topic. You are most likely tired of those remarks.
I truly DO love your aviary; the water feature is such a gorgeous and soothing addition. I'll watch again, without my blinders...🌻
Artificial plants, artificial grass and artificial life of birds😐
Yes, all true. I understand your sentiment.
@@Echosaviary use natural plants and floor atleast.. Otherwise have plastic birds, instead of keeping the birds in jail
@@vinodh4195 would it be possible to keep your nasty opinions to yourself. From what I understand there is a very good reason for the plastic plants, and seems beneficial to the birds... Maybe you build a bigger better avairy than this and then you can talk
@@t.m.i7304 artificial grass beneficial for birds.. 😂 What a joke.. I pity your knowledge.. 😆 By the way, I don't want to build any aviary and take away their freedom. I see them flying freely in my farm everyday 😊
What’s with all the fake plastic plants?!
Somewhere earlier I went into some detail about this very question but rather than repeat it, I will just say live plants didn’t work and fake ones do.
Why are there fake plants? That ruins the vibe
So many reasons! But to name a few, i can clean them, disinfect them, control access to nesting material, they don’t get destroyed, don’t require care, don’t create excess humidity, are easy to move around and change etc... sorry you don’t like them. Check out Paradise aviary channel for a beautiful planted aviary (I am sure there are others too!)
I can help answer this. When you net off a large area you effect the echo system of everything trapped inside. Little bugs can get in but the birds and bugs that eat them can't. Definitely a good option for limiting the amount of work without the gardening. This aviary is a home for domesticated birds. A botanical garden/aviary combo is enchanting, you may throw your back out keeping it up. I've used fake plants.They hold up well in shade but you have to get the more costly ones from the nursery if they'll be going to set in the sun.
@@debistanley2791 good point. it just seems like they would benefit more from live plants. they would be able to pick the little bugs and buds and can use twigs and stuff for nesting or just doing natural things. there are many low maintenance plants to keep but i hear the reasons why fake is done though i wonder if they would have any lasting health effects. still beats a birdcage and it looks great, those birds are luckier than most. i wouldn't hate it if a live plant or two made it into the mix lol
@@xamish2782 They're domestic pets. For them it's is a perfect playground. Not saying they wouldn't eat bugs, but food is provided for them. My backyard birds don't hunt until the free meal deal closes down. How far to take something like this depends on how much time you want to spend on it vs how much you and the birds will be able to enjoy it.
I'm not keen on fake plants, but the birds don't know they're fake, they're not depending on them for a food source and it still looks good. Those water features are brilliant too. Just the right depth for bathing. Lucky birds compared to small caged birds.
Its a nice aviary - but its all plastic inside - shame
Thanks!