Custom built double aviary mews
It took a while from originally quoting for this job to eventually erecting on site – but we got there! We travelled to a country estate in Surrey to install this two bay falconry mews with central corridor. The building had bespoke sizes as well as front bar windows with drop down shutters. Inside the aviaries, the walls were lined with insulation and white PVC sheets to allow a stable temperature and wipe clevan walls. The flights had no flooring while the central security had a wipe clean floor and a double door entry system into the aviaries. |
Features
Insulation to the aviaries allow the inside temperature to stay more constant – it stays cooler in summer and warmer in winter. The polystyrene insulation board is then lined with white PVC sheets providing an easy clean surface that can be sprayed with disinfectant and wiped over.
Our customer laid paving slabs on the footprint of the aviary building, digging out the ground in the flight area and back filling with gravel. This is a preferred choice for aviaries as any mess can be hosed down and the gravel can be replaced if needed. The central security entrance had a wipe clean floor – again allowing easy maintenance and providing a handy storage area for freezers, jesses & tethers and any other falconry essentials.
To the front of the mews, we added large bar windows. Bars can be considered safer for birds of prey, as they can sometimes try and fly through mesh and damage feathers in the process. Our bars are spaced 5cm between bars which makes them ideal for larger raptors. The windows also had a solid wooden shutter than can be closed from the outside – perfect for retaining heat at night and/or creating darkness for during moult.
The build was finished with our Onduline roofing upgrade, which is corrugated bitumen sheets. This option is ideal for larger buildings which are located in exposed areas.
- Inside the security entrance
- Inside the mews with shutter closed
- Looking out from mews
- Doors open into mews
- Inside mews with shutter open
- Upgraded Onduline roof
- Shutter closed over bar window
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Bespoke Insulated Falconry Mews
Custom Built Falconry Mews for Housing Birds of Prey
Based on our Chapman aviary, this bespoke falconry mews had a security entrance and large birdhouse. Our customer wanted a secure mews for their bird of prey, but they didn’t want any mesh on the building. With this in mind, we swapped the mesh front for galvanised bars which is considered by many falconers to be safer for birds of prey.Chapman Aviary
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Features
The aviary needed to be fit for purpose – safe, easy to clean and usable. The security entrance provided a two-door entry to prevent the bird from escaping, and we lined it with wipe-clean PVC. The entrance also had a phenolic coated floor, which is hard-wearing and easy to clean with disinfectant. As well as security, the entrance area also provided space to store feed, tethers and other raptor essentials. The large flight area had no flooring to allow our customer to add gravel after installation. To keep the aviary cool in summer and warm in winter, we insulated the entire structure. We lined the insulation with white PVC, therefore creating a space that is wipable and easy to clean.![]() |
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Things You Should Consider When Building an Aviary
Unlike other types of birds that are small, easily subdued and can be housed in a regular aviary, falconry birds require an aviary that could meet their specialised needs.
Since falconry aviaries are set up different, the following tips can help you build the most suitable for your falconry birds.
Enclosed Area
Instead of a full aviary, falconry birds are best when placed in an enclosed aviary that is built with non-transparent material. According to the International Association of Falconry or IAF, some very tame and calm birds can be kept in an aviary that is completely made of mesh wire. But for most raptors, the wire mesh must be shielded or covered by a shade cloth or protecting net to prevent damage to their beak and the primaries.
The enclosed aviary should have a window where you can easily check on your birds. This window should also be covered by a mesh wire to ensure that they could not escape.
Safety and Security
Your falconry aviary should be built with the security and safety of your birds in mind. Even domestic cats and rats can endanger your birds so they should be kept away from them at all times. More attention should be given to small birds because they are the easiest and most vulnerable target or predators.
When choosing a mesh material, make sure to check its quality and reliability. It should be capable of protecting birds against rodents and larger predators such as cats and foxes.
A falconry aviary should be partially open to make way for sun and rain, but also partially closed to protect the birds from bad weather.
Good Lighting
The bird’s eyes are very sensitive to light and they have colour vision. Some owners have found that the use of coloured bulbs can help protect the vision of their falconry birds.
Garden and Animal Structures
Looking to build a bespoke aviary for your falconry birds? Get in touch with the expert team of builders at Garden and Animal Structures. We sell handmade-to-order wooden aviaries that are high-quality and meet the specific needs of clients.
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