I am planning a small aviary (15 feet X 5 feet - 4 feet high open area [netted] with approx 5 X 5 ft sheltered area). Can I keep one or two varieties of game birds black and grey francolins and/or chukar with some parakeet/cuckatoos etc. One group stays on ground and the others on 'highjer elevations'.
Thanks
Zaheer
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... with quail and many types of finches and seed keets(Australian Bourkes). They all did fine together. I would be concerned with larger birds, such as the cockatoo or any other parrot type birds. They have bigger,harder bills and are very inquisitive. I would be concerned of the safety for the soft billed, smaller birds. Do keep in mind, I don't care where you live, an outdoor aviary will attract mice. They feed on the readily available seed that will spill on the ground. That is the reason I sold my birds and donated the aviary. I was concerned when Hantivirus became prevelant in Northern Az.
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You should have no trouble with some of them, stay away from chuckars. The pen is not large enough for ringneck pheasants, but a pair or trio of bobwhites or valley quail should do OK with your smaller birds. Red golden pheasants are the least agressive pheasants and do well in that small of a pen, so they should be ok too. Still, don't overload the pen. Good Luck. Feel free to call. Bob Jungman Fresno CA. (559) 269-3336
Thanks for the tips. I'll look for available bird varieties and shalll seek your advice if required
Bye
Zaheer