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Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 08:58 PM
Hi,
My mom and I have decided on building an aviary. My dad would build it when he was off from work. We went to home depot and found the wood that we would use, but I don't know where to get the screen. Now my questions are, What kinds of metal poisoning is there? What are the bird safe metals , and Where can I get it? Isn't led and zinc poisonus to them?

Thank you
Babyluv12
06-13-2007, 09:04 PM
Here are two links on metals:
http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/metals.htm
http://www.avianweb.com/heavymetalpoisoning.html (http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/metals.htm)

Lead and Zinc are NOT safe- stainless steel is.
Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 09:08 PM
I already looked an stainless steal is very expensive, and they don't make any stainless steal mesh/chicken wire for the aviaries. Tin steel and iron should be okay, right?
Babyluv12
06-13-2007, 09:12 PM
did u read the links I gave you?
Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 09:13 PM
Yes, It said that copper zinc and lead are poisonus, and tin iron and steel arent.
Babyluv12
06-13-2007, 09:14 PM
Tin (not galvanized), steel and iron (not treated with antirust paints) are not toxic to birds.
Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 09:21 PM
ok, would steel be my best choice?
Babyluv12
06-13-2007, 09:22 PM
Tin (not galvanized)
steel (not treated with antirust paints)
iron (not treated with antirust paints)
are ok. Neither can have that coating.
AndreaFahy
06-13-2007, 09:23 PM
Here is an article VERY worth reading
http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com/IAS/Zn.htm
Kerry C
06-13-2007, 09:30 PM
1" x 1/2" welded wire is the best to use for an aviary. It is heavy enough to hold up to owls, hawks, cats, dogs, coons and other animals of pray when they hit it and/or climb on it. It is not inexpensive and I went with 2nds that I picked up in 100' rolls at a flea market. I think if you search around on the internet you might be able to find it.

If you want to see the wire I am talking about go to Custom Cage Works http://www.customcageworks.com This is the same wire they use some of it is of different hole size.
Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 10:32 PM
Thanks, the problem is, where would I be able to find steel and iron that hasnt had antirust paint, and tin that hasn't been galvanized?
Babyluv12
06-13-2007, 10:53 PM
Thanks, the problem is, where would I be able to find steel and iron that hasnt had antirust paint, and tin that hasn't been galvanized?

Maybe online. I know you probably want to be able to go now and buy it but I am not familiar with your area..sorry...
Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 11:02 PM
It's ok, te thing is, my parents probably won't want me to buy it online.
Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 11:35 PM
I might be able to get it online. I am having SO much trouble finding the right mesh! I keep looking on google and all I can fnd is galvanized stainless steal!
Tiki<3Polly
06-13-2007, 11:48 PM
I read on yahoo that if there is zinc on the wire mesh, then you can coat it with vingar and let that sit for about 1/2 an hour, then hose it down and you will be fine. Is that true?
BUUZBEE
06-14-2007, 05:53 PM
Most people use hardware cloth that has been washed with vinegar... I used it in my aviary. I've had my aviary for years now, with no problems. I had originally looked into the aviary wire sold online, and its just too expensive ( and still is in my opinion) Its a decision you will have to make yourself though. This will be my only post on here, as I dont have the energy to argue with members about this again. :)
Tiki<3Polly
06-14-2007, 05:58 PM
Really I was thinking about using the ones in a hardware store, and I agree with you with the vinigar and that the aviary wire online is too expensive! I am just worried that the wire sold in a hardware store has lead in it.
pal0m1n0
06-21-2007, 03:09 PM
1" x 1/2" welded wire is the best to use for an aviary. It is heavy enough to hold up to owls, hawks, cats, dogs, coons and other animals of pray when they hit it and/or climb on it. It is not inexpensive and I went with 2nds that I picked up in 100' rolls at a flea market. I think if you search around on the internet you might be able to find it.

If you want to see the wire I am talking about go to Custom Cage Works http://www.customcageworks.com This is the same wire they use some of it is of different hole size.

I looked at the web site and got a quote for a cage, but I noticed that they offer galvanized wire or pvc coated? Is there something that they do to the materials to make them safe? My husband wants me to buy the wire and a spot welder and build the panels myself!!!!

What I asked for are panels with the connecters so I could take the cage apart and it can be shipped flat.