Preparing the Build

[braden]

Well, we have "hooked" on to a heck of a deal on an outbuilding that is 6 wide & 8' long x 8 high in center, guy will deliver and set up on site for almost the same price it would be for us to build one!

So here is the final plan: building is 6 x 8, I plan to install a wire mesh wall with walk thru door for me, to make the inside 6 x 6. (gives me a 2' area to store feed, grit, etc... In that 6 x 6 area will be one wall of nest boxes, the other wall perches, and in the spring on the perch wall, will put in door with landing board & small wire exterior addition for my flyers. On the end wall, it will be attached to the 8' aviary, there will be a door with daily access to the aviary. Will also be installing a mesh 2 x 2 panel for window, with plexiglass for winter. Along the base (ground level) will be 2 screened vents. In the top, there will be more vents. The other end will be the walk door, opening outward so I can hook it to the fence in summer. Was planning to put linoleum tiles on the floor to make clean up easier.

One question, has anyone used the Turbine Vent in their roof instead of multiple mesh vents? It looks quite convenient for sucking out stale air, but not sure if it would cause a draft? Need your opinions on this please. On the inside of the vent, I would place a piece of mesh over it as to not get a bird stuck in there somehow.

So did I miss anything?