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> I made a hole in my outdoor parakeet aviary so that they could come and
> go as they wish... I had wondered whether this might work or not and I
> know that it will undoubtedly generate protest but I was surprised and
> quite pleased to see them learn to come and go out into the wild... I
> have about 30 parakeets in a large outdoor aviary.. About 4 weeks ago
> I made a small opening and put a perch that extended in and out of the
> cage. I made the hole just small enough where they can get through and
> put it quite high to discourage rodents, s****s etc. from entering
> easily.. Anyway it seems that about 6 of the birds have learned to
> come and go and do so frequently... I am surprised about how much time
> they choose to stay in the cage and also surprised that only about 6 of
> them do go out... maybe that will change with time.. I guess that the
> food, water, companion****p, shelter and nesting boxes keep them coming
> back.. I am not sure how it will turn out but so far so good... They
> are very fast flyers and it is quite a thrill to see them fly around..
> I am worried about the hawks though..
>
I would have to say you worry about more than just the hawks, I know I
would. They are probaly in thier glory, you have given them the gift of
freedom. How many of them were born and raised in the aviary? those are
the
ones I would be extremly worried about venturing out, they only know the
safety inside your aviary. Hope all works well.
TRC
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