Would PVC pipe work for an aviary frame?

[budice7575]

luis i like those pics.you know i am a plumber so i work with pvc pipe everyday and have been doing so for the last 15 years and ive never thought of building it that way but now i know and it surely looks like a great idea

[Feather]

Luis,

I am glad that you posted those up again. I think that you have inspired all of us with your beautiful avery.

[roxtar]

If I'm not mistaken, UV (sun) light will begin to weaken PVC pipe over time. I would paint it with a water-based paint formulated for exterior use as an oil based paint may react with the pipe and weaken it.

Just my $.02

[sdreamcatcher@g]

I found this thread in a google search. I want to make an indoor aviary, about 4 feet x 3 feet x 6 feet tall for a flock of parakeets. I want it walk in style and expandable in the future. The pictures posted here don't show up anymore. If anyone could post pictures or offer pointers for an indoor cage I would be most grateful .

[sasha008]

AZWhitefeather has a beautiful indoor aviary for her birds made of PCV pipe. I'm pretty sure she's posted tips on how to make it, if you do a search you should find the info.

http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/album....&pictureid=564

[doveone52]

What an excellent idea! Not only is it inexpensive but looks nice and no carpentry skills required! Love it!

[maryjane]

Almost every aviary I've every built is out of pvc. The two I have now are made from it. I used cable ties to attach the wiring and tuck the edges on the outside so they can't hurt the birds inside. Outdoors they last around two years before needing at least some replacement. They make very durable, lightweight frames. One of my aviaries is 12' by 5' by 6' and when it doesn't have fat pigeons in it, I can move it myself just by dragging it. A parakeet cage should be easy to make. Good luck!