7. Wire

Chicken wire, welded wire mesh or even diamond mesh wire is suitable for aviaries for birds like cockatoos and Macaws. However diamond mesh wire openings are very large that snakes and mice can easily enter, causing a lot of damage to eggs and contaminating the food. Ordinary 12mm chicken wire is the cheapest and is suitable for most bird species (except Cockatoos and Macaws) and is used often. Chicken wire is either woven first and then galvanized, or galvanized first and then woven. Both types are available, but pre-woven galvanized wire is more rust resistant. Wire that has been galvanized before being woven tends to crack were it was bent during the weaving process and tends to rust at these cracks. Chicken wire has a lifespan of about 10 years if painted regularly. If u have the wire for more than 10 years a hailstone can easily punch a whole through the wire, resulting the cause of your lost birds. Bright paint like silver reflects light and makes the birds less likely to see in an aviary. Darker paint like green or black makes the birds more seeable. When you have bird that likes to chew on the wires, it’s important not to use any paint with lead, because lead is poisonous to birds. Chicken wire should be repainted every 2 years. Welded wire mesh is expensive but is excellent for aviaries. It looks better and has more support and does not stretch as much as chicken wire.