Moving the Birds Into Our New Giant Home Aviary - Sept. 14, 2022 | Vlog
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OMG, Mabuhay Squad! They're finally in!!! I'm soooo happy this day has come! I've waited almost 4 years for this! 😭 BUT, now that you've seen how they've reacted to their aviary, what should our next step/course of action be? Opinions?
You need to build a safe and dry “feeding” place in my opinion. Like a “bird house” so they can enter there when feeding time
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Maybe leave them in there for another day, they still seem a bit shocked by the new environment. Then maybe let them out after having breakfast the next day.
If they seem to be adapting well, you could also think about letting them out tomorrow afternoon.
Mikey, don't forget there's Nov 1.and 2, All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and those are also a big tbing for Filipinos because that's an opportunity for us to visit our dearly departed loved ones. its sometimes becomes a big family reunion..
So delighted for the birdies! What a home! ❤🦜🦜🦜🐦🐦🐦💙
Mikey, please don’t rush releasing them into the aviary! Slow and steady, calm and positive energy! If you have any anxiety about when to release them the birds will feel the energy! There is no rush. They will live there forever! When you feel calm and comfortable you will know they are ready! I think you are still absorbing the fact that this beautiful home is yours and RJ’s !!! Forever !!! That you really did build your dream ! All of it ! There is so much for them to take in. New smells, new sounds, new sensations. Take a deep breath and enjoy ☺️. It will come. Luv ya guys!!!! See ya on the next video. Frances
This!
You're right! I totally agree! Thank you! 🙏
I am so happy I found and became part of the Mabuhay Family and loved being part of the build from groundbreaking day to watching the birds going into the Avairy. Being a fellow Canadian also makes being part of your lives Mikey & RJ is extra special. Enjoy your beautiful home and the wonders that are discovered and made every day.
Sending positive vibes and lots of love from a fellow Canadian in Ottawa, Ontario. 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️👍!!
My God! What a really beautiful green looking aviary, and it does indeed feel good to be seeing the birds finally in their real home! I'd agree with your idea about eventually letting them out and flying back to the cage at night to sleep, because at least as a good thing, the birds can get the natural Philippine sunshine, and at times get bathed by the rain!
The excitement and joy you have shared with us was even emotional for me. I'm so happy to watch your dreams become reality! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!❤️❤️❤️
Hi mikey i just noticed, your water fountain, how the water splashes on the surface it will easily Runs out of water.
And i saw how you struggle to use the pale to fill in again
I just want to suggest something that might help you and make things easy
Why dont you put water pump that is connected to tap water and connect it to a smart plug so every 5 or 6 hrs it will open and it will refill the water fountain for maybe a 20 or 30 seconds, so you will not having a hard time and you will have more time to enjoy your aviary.
Love the aviary and the house ❤️🙏
Re-use the three pumps from your current set-up. Buy a pre-made plastic pond. Build a custom holder for it, and use one section of the plastic pond for filter operations. Built a custom Aquarium filter sponge, Coarse to Fine mesh. Make a portion of the water surface be a sit-able feature and a lid to access pumps and such. Then simply make essentially, an aquarium system. It will be enough for the birds. If you filter the water, place maybe a few local freshwater shrimp inside. It will have bacteria enough to keep the water fresh. Then you just need to pull out the filter, squeeze it in a bucket and return it.
You can go a mile further by making a custom skimmer build with filter socks and what not.
So true! There are many how-to videos for building a self-cleaning pond, but it is basically what they're planning with their pool. I believe Mikey could still put the tea leaves from time to time as long as it's not too much and starts overwhelming the natural filtration system. I thought they were self-sustaining fountains with dedicated water supply. You do have that water spigot right there.
Condolences and prayers for your tita and her family, it will be pretty awesome for them to be your first visitors though.
At the end you mentioned being worried they might fly to a place where you can't get to them. I too worried about this. They have always been caged and may go up and not be sure how to get down. Up flying is easier than flying down. If you target train them to fly to a station/stand then if they get stuck they will usually come down if you target them. It helps them focus on where to go even if they are scared.
Hello 👋 how’re you doing?
Hey Mikey & RJ
Mikey, I think you should put 2 of the branches on the opposite corner of the aviary, but at the top. That way the birds would be able to go right to the top and sun bathe, or get a cool breeze if they find it warm down lower in the aviary. Plus if you had 2 branches above in the opposite corner you would be able to be on the outdoor roof patio and be eye to eye with the birds. Up top there's not really any place for them to perch for direct sun if they want it.
An idea for their food dishes would be a piece of plexiglass on the inside above the food dishes and if you wanted portable food dishes, maybe a larger base dish with an umbrella of some kind as part of the dish. You could put them in the cages or anywhere in the aviary.
I love the trees and bushes you chose, a little bit of every kind of foliage to make the aviary seem more natural for the birds!
Oh, quick question.
When the birds were eating their dry mix I thought of them dropping seeds and it made me think about the seeds sprouting in the drains, not a good thing to happen.!!!
Do you have catch screens for any solids, especially seeds, that may get washed down the drains?
That way you can avoid major drain work needing to be done in the future.
If you don't have them I really would suggest you bring that up with whoever would have any knowhow of such a thing, and get some catchment screens made so that they can be easily pulled out and cleaned of debris and returned to the drains.
ALOHA!!!! Wow so napintas ur jungle.. 😂 😂 The aviary turned out looking like my backyard here an the island of Maui Hawaii. Mahalo for sharing….. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I love the lights above the dining room table.....it's like you'll be having your meal in heaven!!!
Hi guys, thanks for sharing the bird's first day in the aviary. Yes, it is a trial and error thing. But so exciting. Regarding the fountains: I wondered if they were going to be kind of painy. We have a big triple layer fountain by our sun porch, so I have experience with them. I did some research on automated bird baths that will change the water so that it's always fresh. One brand is Birdbath Butler. You might want to look into something like that. I am glad to see the birds seem to be settling in. Enjoy, Gloria 🐂
So happy to see the aviary fully set up.
Good move on acclimatizing them first.
Do it for a few weeks first.
As for the cages, my experience with these cages (SY series), is that when brought outdoor you will experience rusting in a few months. The plastic wheels at the bottom sucks too, ull need to find caster wheels to replace them later on.
Glad to see the birds getting natural rain and sun.
Youre right about mixing different bird sizes, it can be done and the whole "dont mix them" is really more of a precaution for people who suddenly put birds together or put them in a small enclosure. But yes, since you have 2 flocks here, careful observation during their release is important especially since conures tend to be more assertive.
I have a suggestion... Can you put a small table at the 2nd floor beside the window glass of aviary, then put the picture of Malaya and Ligaya with Saint Francis of Assisi statue (Patron of Animals) 🕊️🐦
Oh Wow!! This is a HUGE milestone to reach; what an awesome accomplishment! I don't have any experience with this, but I would say that a slow, deliberate pace now would be the best approach. Meaning don't rush the next steps. As I see you, Mikey, you're like a kid on Christmas Day and, rightfully so... you've worked and dreamed of this moment for years. I think that a calm, deliberate approach to each step helps the birds acclimate (I know you already know all this)... it helps you, too; as you've seen, you'll likely want to adjust your behaviors to be more convenient to this new setup. It will all come together in time. For right now, though, it's beautiful. It feels like all of the potential in the Universe is at your fingertips.
It's exciting to think that your next big milestone of making the downstairs living area more finished is just days away; WOW, it's hard to believe it's really happening, LOL. I'm really very impressed and proud of you both.
Again, thanks for sharing all this; it's really quite the journey to watch (and even be part of). I take a lot of inspiration from this, and I'm super grateful! Ya'll stay safe, and I'll see 'ya next time!
WoW! Sonja must be so proud of you, and your Mikeys Garden Aviary area, Ligaya would be too! Can't wait till your auntie sees the Farm in person, it will surely brighten her visit a bit!
I love using the banana leaves as a roof for the birds, they gotta good soaking on their 1st day n 😅 The kitchen keeps looking better n better. The entainement rm view of aviary is like a beautiful painting that blends nicely w/the outside view😍. That finish line is n view n getting closer n closer daily👏👏😉💞
What a beautiful green aviary 😍 😍 😍
Yay The Aviary Is Finally Complete 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 #MabuhaySquad
If you want the birds to go back to their cages every day, just keep their food inside their cages. 😊
Wow wow wow!
The aviary is sooo gorgeous.
It looks so very real now that the birds have been finally moved in.
I can't wait to see them finally settled and explore their new home.
I love love love the kitchen.
The other day I saw the same lights in one of the Hilton hotels in Brampton. It's so beautiful in the ceiling and remember yours.
It's amazing. I love it. Have you thought about installing an outdoor camera or two in the aviary? You would be able to check up on them from anywhere in the house or while on vacation. Also, you could even setup a 24/7 livestream channel for the birds if you wanted if you're able to find camera angles that don't peer into the house at all.
I giggled at the birds licking the water off the bars! We put water out for the birds but they prefer to sip from a small pool of water that forms in our bbq cover! 😂
Ganda naman.. Super nakakaingit
I've been waiting for this
day for a long time, Mikey,
I hope it all goes well! 💚
Nice vlog, came from the AntsCanada channel! Keep up the good work!!
Agreed that they should be very comfortable in the cages. A few days!!! Then do some clicker training in the meantime. Get the used to the new environment. Amazing stuff!!! I am SO excited!!!!!!!! Mamita and Tita can't wait till I visit in a couple of days to watch the playlist I make for them of 5+of your vlogs!
Every view of the aviary looks gorgeous! Love seeing the excitement on your face when you are dealing with your beautiful birds. I’m so happy for you!
So excited for you and the birds! Aviary is so beautiful. This is such a wonderful adventure ❤
ang ganda talaga ng kinalalabasan ng bahay niyo po. sana all. 🥰
Wow huge bahay ninyo grabe. So beautiful parang palace
YES! They look so happy to be in a place with plants and weather!
I can’t believe it!!! Made my heart soo happy to see the birds in the aviary… what a journey!
Hello Mikey! What about the new bird that is coming? Are you gonna wait to release them after they bond with the new bird?
Oh, true. I actually am unsure what my plan would be when it arrives. We'll see.
@@MikeyBustosVLOGSYay.. thanks for the response🙂! I was just curious. I don't know anything about birds ... just what I see/learn in your vlogs...lol. My thought process was if the other birds get released prior to bonding with the new bird would they alienate it or attack it in the aviary?
Interesting how the Blue-naped Parrots were the ones that were really intrigued at first with their new surroundings once the cages got moved into the aviary whilen the Crimson-bellied Conures were the ones that were unsure, but then their behaviors got switched around later because it was the Crimson-bellied Conures who were comfortable enough to start eating despite their initial confusion. Since the birds look really tiny compared to the aviary and there are still 6 of them, once they finally come out of their cages and start perching on the trees, they'd probably blend in really well with the greenery with the only indicator that there are any birds in the aviary being their calls haha. I reckon you'd acquire more birds ij the future? Like the Nicobar Pigeons that I suggested perhaps and Pink-necked Green Pigeons.
Aloha… love you and RJ
Watching your videos in the US was nice.. too bad you didn’t come here to Las Vegas.. You have alot of subscribers here too! Your house is so beautiful… RJ you are doing a great job behind the scenes with the house..God Bless and it warms my heart ❤️ that you have so much love for your babies
Hello 👋 how’re you doing?
Ligaya would be proud.
What a nice aviary.. i love that.. birds can fly freely. I looks like a mini paradise..
Your aviary and the house are so perfect. Congrats to both of you. You are such an inspiration to all mabuhay squad.
OMG WOW! Beautiful!! We’re so amazed and proud of your aviary!! It’s awesome!!! And it’s WITHIN YOUR HOME! Aaahh!! It’s so cool!!! 😍 We CANNOT WAIT to see it in person!! Hopefully my parents can come over to see it while they’re over there in the Philippines!!
OMG your aviary so gorgeous, I’m jealous. Congrats ❤️
My favorite Pinoy Boy! You have built my dream house!!! Love it!
Ang ganda gandaaa ng aviary. Lovely! 🥰
So pretty, I can't wait for the next video where the birds can finally explore the aviary 😁🥰
The aviary looks lovely. Instead of getting stools, you can consider putting stone or fiberglass bench that looks like stone in front of the fountain. When you sit on the bench at the middle, it will look like you’re part of some landscape painting with the water trickling behind you.
I agree, a huge stone to sit on instead of stools
Arghh I’m so bitin with your vlogs, Mikey! I wish they’re longer coz I’m so into your house and of course your lives ! 😆 I’m wicked excited too like it’s my own place waah! Thanks for enticing me every morning. God bless guys! 😃
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wow!! that is stunning, i love it so much, if only you can get canaries, just imagine their singing in that aviary.
Wonderful vlog. It's such a pleasure watching everything come together. Can't wait to see the birds flitting around.
WOW WOW WOW, I'm getting emotional seeing your dream home almost complete.
I'm so invested in this.
Great vlog! You take such good care of your babies. They will thrive under your supervision. Have fun with your relatives.
mikey you could gather moss from the forested area and put clumps of it on the masonry now, this moss will die but it will leave spores and grow back in time.
Everything is looking so good. I can’t wait for you to start hanging your artwork that you’ve been purchasing and holding onto. I’m so excited to see that hanging on the walls.
Well, I send a comment while watching the video only to see that you sort of did what I thought for the shelter on the cage, haha
Finally, the aviary looks great. I can't wait to see the birds flying tomorrow.
Loving the long vlogs, a few times a month. It’s really great. The estate is looking glorious
I got African gray too ! and blue gold Macaw...you should get one....love your home...Napintas! 🤗😍😍
Always watching your mabuhay squad farm house updates! You are an inspiration Mikey 💙
Mikey, think about making a permanent cover over their cages so they always have a dry place to eat or hang out. Maybe incorporate a perch on the covering. They'll always be able to come out into the rain or sunshine when they want to.
Gorgeous! My husband I suggests you put in a pond with a little waterfall that way it would be less maintenance in the Aviary.
Yes Defiantly the driftwood will look AMaZing!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe, let them get familiarized first for a week with the cage inside the aviary., So they will learn to go back to their cages for nap time 😆
Just love watching you and adapting to your aviary and the birds new environment. I can feel the emotions pouring in to your beautiful home. Rj is doing a fantastic job
Birds would love to spread their wings. I am sure they are ready and excited to fly all over your aviary. The sounds of the fountains provide some sense of serenity. Those dining lightings are beautiful.
Mikey just a thought maybe look at zoos having aviaries, or maybe call one up and see how they go about it and get some ideas
Hello 👋 how’re you doing?
Put the cages in the aviary... but with the doors open so they can decide when to go in or out. That is what others that let their parrots roam their homes do it. The cage is still a place for refuge, feeding,... and yes so you can contain them when necessary such as when cleaning the aviary or other work... or like you said for the vet. Also from other bird owners they say there is no benefit to letting birds stay in their cages to let them "acclimate" For instance they leave their cage doors open starting on day 1. BUT... since you cannot be sure about how the 2 species will interact at first... You may want to open the cage on one first... and then the other later in the day.
The African grey who's name I have no clue how to spell would have loved it I remember watching her as a baby and you raising her til the day she died I know she's proud of you.
The birds looked like they were calming down quickly. I think they trust you a lot Mikey.
Amazing aviary! Really love it as well as your greek tattoo😁
Everything turned out so amazing
Oh! I just realized since you have a talisay tree then it is easy for you to do black water aquarium setups! Another addition to the antiverse~
With that room you want to use for entertaining being right beside the aviary , wouldn't the speaker setup you wanted with the screen/other sounds, cause potential noise that might disturb the birds? How would that work?
The aviary is so beautiful looking from all the different parts of the house.
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WOW! WOW! WOW!
Love the Aviary! It came out really nice. Dream come true! Congrats Mikey & RJ! Beautiful House!.
Wow! that's a really nice Aviary and i love it❤but their not ready yet in my opinion🤔 first everything are new to them like all the glass windows? i put birds sticker on our big glass
window so my babies🐦 don't fly straight on the window and the 2 cages? i think it's better for the cages not to get wet? it will get rusty eventually🤔 or the toys? just be careful not to get moldy? i don't know? just my guess?🤔 i do have 25🐦 from zebra finches,parrotlet,budgies peachface lovebird😂3 flight cages lol! 1 for all the finches, 1 for LB and the other 1 for budgies and parrotlet and im in Canada and i normally let them out to play in the living room to have some exercise except the finches😂but all the 3parrotlet, 4budgies and 9peachface LB are train to go back to their own cages and for them the cages are their safe place and if i said bedtime? they all go back to their cage😂 they get along pretty well no fighting and toe bitting are illegal here😂😂😂lol! LB love to bite toe😂anyway Good Job on your Aviary i really love it❤ but the plants and trees? i hope they will not murder it😂so will see🤔
That is an amazing bird aviary! I suggest getting a little bistro set so you can sit inside with them.
More long vlogs, Mikey! I just can't get enough watching your vlogs! It is a stress reliever for me.
I LOVE this vlog!! Have been waiting for this! 💗💗 eeeee!!! It looks amazing from every room/angle! I also love how the ginko leaves on the dining room lights reflect the leafiness of the aviary! - OK so about those fears Don't worry, Mikey! : 1) Birds flying into windows - I think they'll figure out the windows and be ok. Plus they can't work up the velocity indoors like a bird flying into an outside window can. 2) Weaver Ants: - eventually ants will make their way in and I feel like it will be very different from Malaya falling into a formicarium because this is not a tiny enclosed space - they're free-flighted birds and can move around and evade bites or stings in most cases. 3) Tearing up the vegetation - will they destroy some of it? Maybe but I bet toys/perches/branches and things to do will keep them from barbering all the trees. In big aviaries at the zoos, there are lush plants and the birds don't ruin them 4) Fighting : introducing them together in a big/new neutral territory should reduce cage aggression - plus there are places to fly/go if there's a ruckus. There's so many bird introduction videos online too... I bet everything will be ok! Just like with the dogs! 😁 You are being like mommy Bustos and worrying! But i get it.. I'm like that too worried mother hen about everything LOL - but then the Universe/God always surprises me with things being ok for the most part.
Ah I needed this! Thank you!
Thinking about the breakfast becoming soup in the rain -- I was wondering if you could make food bowls out of sieves? The morning meal is damp anyway, so if water could drain through, it would not be changed much.
The birds are sure going to have fun pooping on everything 😂
I agree, the fountains are cool looking but having one in the center allows more room for a chair and lower maintenance. The three fountains outside in a good location will be awesome for viewing wild birds. Maybe a camera for spotting new species on occasion.
wao wao you got blue-naped parrots!!!
The incredible dining table light fixture reminds me of the old Star Trek episode The Companion! My worries other than the windows in the aviary are that the birds may become less tame, and that diseases may come down into the aviary from the open access above. Everything looks phenomenal!
So nice Mikey! Congratulations!
Now time to start uploading on the aviary channel? Maybe just one video a week or something like that.
Beautiful house beautiful aviary gave me ideas bro beautiful
omg i feel so jealous RJ fabulous kutchen...cant wait its all ready done!🤩
Dang Mikey, you're look strong as heck man! the new routine def is agreeing with you!
So glad you removed the ants... it worried me! You doing everything just right for the birdies... they'll love the aviary!!!😘🥰😍
Wow, between Ants Canada and here, Weaver Ants keep popping up. They are by far my favorites. I do think it's a good idea to let them continue outside and not in the aviary; no need to take any chances.
Love your aviary now that greens are up, so beautiful! But my fave is your circular window .😍💖
Congrats tito. Sana magkaroon din ako ng sun conure
Ligaya would have loved this. I'm sure she's so proud, wherever she is.
How do you plan to clean the floor of the aviary?
Didn't expect to look like that. By the why did you see where wyvern ant hide?
Thats nice hopefully they don't hit the glass coz they can see pants through the glass. When I was living abroad I feel sorry to some coz they hit the window glass. Hope that tape you put is enough. Maybe suggest you can put a shade around the tree. Well done beautiful place
Woow you have so many eclectus I love it
I have a cockatiel now and I have been referencing on your vlogs with Ligaya, with regards to food and training and other stuff. Your vlogs helped super. Thank you!