more aviary progress
The aviary fencing is all done. Now I have a couple of weeks ahead of me of finishing it and installing the net for the top and adding the hardware cloth and such.
I’m glad I decided to go with this style that gives the ducks the maximum area they can have. It’s going to work out really well for them in the long run.
Here is the view from inside the middle of the aviary. It also extends behind me about 8 more feet. All the poles in the center are to support the net that will go over the top.
Here’s what it will look like from Flapper’s perspective. There’s an extra chicken-wire fence beyond the aviary that will come down when it’s all done. For now it’s just there to keep the ducks out of the aviary work area in case there is any dropped metal or sharp stuff. Once the net is on and the hardware cloth is installed and the trench is filled and seeded with grass seed and we plant a few things and clean and reset the pools… it’s all set!
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Fabulous digs for Flapper & company!
I bet they are all drooling to get into the aviary: “Mom, is it done yet? Mom, when can we go in?”
Speaking of perspective, is FlapperCam going to broadcast from inside the aviary?? I can’t wait to see Flappy and friends running and splashing and enjoying their new crib!
Flap’s eye view!
i wish i could come out and help with all the stuff that still needs to be done! so great you are such a loving mama!
This is so cool. Flapper can train for the Olympics in this pen! It’s wonderful!
Great! When can I move in?
It’s 25 degrees here this morning, Jen, so you might want to wait a few weeks. Flapper came inside this morning to warm up with me on the bed for 1/2 hour before venturing back out into the frigid chillyness.
I know I worry too much, but how is Choo doing in the cold? I hate to think he’s suffering. Give him some warming hugs for me.
You do worry too much. He’s fine, Dawn.
This is what i think about all this room in the new aviary. Flap will be doing so much more walking that he will start losing weight. He will need more french fries to compensate. I’m sure he would agree with that too.