Building an aviary and outdoor flights

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @aryaprincess2479
    @aryaprincess2479 27 дней назад +3

    Jack is so cute.

  • @annesmith478
    @annesmith478 3 месяца назад +3

    Great work Ant ,love that you have Australian finches. Well done from down under here in Australia

  • @thatgirlinokc3975
    @thatgirlinokc3975 3 месяца назад +21

    The black paint was like an unexpected magic trick in the video 😊

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад +3

      @@thatgirlinokc3975 it’s quite amazing isn’t it

  • @peeshyholland433
    @peeshyholland433 3 месяца назад +1

    What a neat project for you and your son. And you had such a lovely day to do it. Oh boy, Kate’s going to want one of these at her house!!😂

  • @magdavanzyl6141
    @magdavanzyl6141 3 месяца назад +2

    Well done Jack and Ant. Birds look happy.

  • @redawnaduling3729
    @redawnaduling3729 3 месяца назад +5

    That black paint is amazing!

  • @Mike500bikes-p4k
    @Mike500bikes-p4k Месяц назад +2

    Brilliant video mate i have a big shed meself i am going to make into aviary thats give me some good ideas 👍

  • @daggy1778
    @daggy1778 3 месяца назад +2

    dear Ant.................your birds are lucky birds with this wonderful aviary..........good job............Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

  • @darlener824
    @darlener824 3 месяца назад +3

    Anthony wow what a cool build .The birds are beautiful can not wait to see babies in the future.

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад +1

      @@darlener824 thank you Darlene I’m glad you liked it I wasn’t sure if people would like it so thank you .. I will keep everyone up to date with any eggs or babies

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts 3 месяца назад +1

    Great to see this vid! Knowing you have an aviary is great! Hope you get some chicks! Came here from Last Homely House Channel and all the wonderful things you’ve done for Kate.🦌💌❤️👍🪚🛠️🔨

  • @sunltcloud
    @sunltcloud 3 месяца назад +2

    Wonderful episode. I must remember about the black paint, quite ingenious. Thanks Ant! ❤️

  • @anncook5041
    @anncook5041 3 месяца назад +2

    💞 As Always
    Absolutely Brilliant
    You Folks are So Amazing
    Sincerest Regards, Ann Cook

  • @kierandowling4586
    @kierandowling4586 2 месяца назад +3

    Well done I love what you did an gave me some ideas too thanks also the trap door on a rope is class too

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  2 месяца назад

      @@kierandowling4586 glad you liked it cheers

  • @bambigardner8516
    @bambigardner8516 3 месяца назад +1

    I love this! The birds all seem very content

  • @pman2916
    @pman2916 2 месяца назад +2

    How blessed are the birds. Such a wonderful new home for them😊 Nice to meet Jeff🙏

    • @PatrickKelly-lz3pv
      @PatrickKelly-lz3pv Месяц назад

      How even more blessed would those birds be if they were not kept in a small shed and only allowed a few feet of air space to fly, all because a human enjoys keeping them incarcerated for his own enjoyment.

  • @wlwolfe1
    @wlwolfe1 3 месяца назад +2

    Ahhh yes Indeed, a beautiful learning experience as we in Newfoundland and Labrador don't have these aviary! It must be too cold & windy here in our Atlantic provinces. Thanks again and Take care 🍁🇨🇦👏🦋🌈

    • @mikemcgrath8453
      @mikemcgrath8453 3 месяца назад

      In the summer be ok just put them inside in cold temps

  • @JeanDey-l4v
    @JeanDey-l4v 3 месяца назад +5

    Beautiful new home for your birds. I love watching your work. From Michigan, USA.

  • @conniehusband1365
    @conniehusband1365 3 месяца назад +2

    You do such neat work Ant....great job!

  • @LauraRowley-j4l
    @LauraRowley-j4l 3 месяца назад +2

    What a wonderful aviary! Loved how your son came to join you in the build, also. Great work, guys!!

  • @BettyKoehler-zg5sv
    @BettyKoehler-zg5sv 3 месяца назад +2

    Ant, what a lovely hobby! Your birds are so beautiful! They are chattering away telling how they love their new home! Your stone house is beautiful, too! Well done!
    , love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

  • @georgianasstudio
    @georgianasstudio 3 месяца назад +2

    What a beautiful aviary

  • @damienk5011
    @damienk5011 3 месяца назад +1

    Hiya Ant & Jack,job well done,as always! Nice to see the teamwork, good clean ,sturdy job,and the trick with the paint l was shown as a child by an aviray builder for his peach faced finches😊Always happy to see you at work,thankyou for this upload!(your dry walling my favourite watches❤)Take care,be well and content.Julia ( D's mother) Brisbane, Australia ❤ 🇦🇺 😀 🪃.

  • @SusanBAnderson
    @SusanBAnderson 3 месяца назад +3

    I love the birds! Thanks for sharing. Love seeing your son, too. You are a talented team.

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      Thankyou Susan the birds are great but Jack Is awesome

  • @marilyn9155
    @marilyn9155 3 месяца назад +2

    This is such a beautiful idea and quite an impressive structure as well. A home to loads of birds! I have never seen an aviary till just now. Nice to work side by side with Jack . Can’t wait for you to show us the birds that are attracted ! Great paint job , Jack ! Perhaps Kate will have you build her an aviary ??
    ❤ Marilyn xx

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      @@marilyn9155 thank you Marilyn we will have to wait and see how the aviary evolves over time and what birds come to have a look

  • @nickik.9037
    @nickik.9037 2 месяца назад +2

    The aviary turned out really nice & the birds all seem to really enjoy it. I love watching all your projects.

  • @JennyEvans-ff1ic
    @JennyEvans-ff1ic 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you Anthony for making this video. It really made me smile watching the little birds at the end. You have done a brilliant job and the birds seemed very excited while you were building. All chatting about their new home. Jack is a real chip off the old block. he he.. Well done to both of you.

  • @sallygaddis8829
    @sallygaddis8829 3 месяца назад +2

    The birds sound like they are giving y’all advice on how to build the interior spaces. 😆🐦🐤🕊️

  • @jackedwhite11
    @jackedwhite11 3 месяца назад +3

    What an awesome flight! Love to see the birds being well looked after! ❤

  • @kimhagen5005
    @kimhagen5005 3 месяца назад +1

    Love to see happy birds! Great caregivers the have!

  • @isabellbourke8878
    @isabellbourke8878 3 месяца назад +2

    Loved seeing the aviary emerging into a great home for the little birds to flock together and listening to their happy bird songs. 🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦

  • @sharonvantroyen9686
    @sharonvantroyen9686 3 месяца назад +4

    The birds are lovely, and I really loved how they spoke to each other as you were building their beautiful new home. Thanks for sharing!

  • @cynthiacorbin2200
    @cynthiacorbin2200 3 месяца назад +4

    I thoroughly enjoyed that! Lovely , lively birds! It is a treat to see the birds AND your building project.

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      Thank you Cynthia I’m glad your enjoying my channel and the videos

  • @terriford5634
    @terriford5634 3 месяца назад +2

    I don't know a single person in the states with an aviary. What a unique idea! Keep 'em coming, Ant!

    • @jjudy5869
      @jjudy5869 3 месяца назад

      The local nursery has one with finches. When my daughter was young, I would leave her sitting in front of it and go shopping in peace for the plants I wanted to put in my flower beds.

  • @paularodery8074
    @paularodery8074 3 месяца назад +2

    What a novel idea ❤! Good job!

  • @Deb1Gilmore
    @Deb1Gilmore 3 месяца назад +2

    Such a beautiful place for the birds!! Great job!!

  • @fernie5128
    @fernie5128 3 месяца назад +3

    I think you and Jack created a 5 star aviary Ant!

  • @mariehansen2534
    @mariehansen2534 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your video with the birds. Thank you to Jack for his help. You guys are a great team. Enjoy the rest of your day and take care.

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      Thankyou you Marie I’m glad you enjoyed it and jack is always a good help

  • @wendywiese419
    @wendywiese419 3 месяца назад +2

    I love birds. Beautiful aviary. Great job.

  • @tammyselbo132
    @tammyselbo132 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your birds with us and so good to see you and Frank work so well together..he seems to be a talented builder also.

  • @MrJakeuk1234
    @MrJakeuk1234 Месяц назад +2

    Stunning views from your garden 😮

  • @priscillabell4392
    @priscillabell4392 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful birds and beautiful liviing arrangement for them. Thank you for showing us.

  • @kathleensmith2574
    @kathleensmith2574 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful job! I'm sure your birds will be quite happy with their new aviary.

  • @JC-hn7cm
    @JC-hn7cm 3 месяца назад +2

    What a marvelous aviary! Great job, Ant. Thank you for sharing this project. Looks like the birds are thrilled with their new home. My grandmother had an aviary and I would watch those birds for hours.

  • @AhmedDjdj
    @AhmedDjdj 25 дней назад +1

    It's my first video that i see in your channel. I love it. ❤️ 👍

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  25 дней назад +1

      @@AhmedDjdj Thankyou I’ve got another one coming soon with more of the aviary in it

    • @AhmedDjdj
      @AhmedDjdj 25 дней назад +1

      @@ants_countrylife I'm waiting for 😊😊 I wish you all the best

  • @loriholland6431
    @loriholland6431 3 месяца назад +2

    Ant, this is absolutely fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Such beautiful birds....I could sit and watch them all day long!

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      @@loriholland6431 Thankyou and I’m the same I watch them all the time

  • @BattyJ1
    @BattyJ1 3 месяца назад +2

    well done to both of you, great job

  • @franpie2264
    @franpie2264 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi Ant . The aviary looks great and the birds are happy. I have many finches come to my garden here in Aus, and they love to eat oranges. I cut the oranges in 1/4 pieces so everyone gets a bit. It's lovely to just sit and watch the birds isn't it. Thanks Ant 👍👍😊

  • @BernardDauphinais
    @BernardDauphinais 3 месяца назад +1

    That's fantastic! You're giving me ideas for my African Love Birds.

  • @AmandaBiddle-n2b
    @AmandaBiddle-n2b 3 месяца назад +1

    When you said birds I was thinking more 🦅🦉🦅🦉than 🐦‍⬛🐤🐥…ha ha x

  • @Janet-k3o
    @Janet-k3o 3 месяца назад +2

    Ant so enjoyed the project and video. Brought back memories of my granddad who raised beautiful small birds. It was the first thing he would show us grandchildren, was his new little one. Wish I had been old enough to remember his name for them. I can’t tell you are excited about these birds. What a wonderful carding nature you have. Thank you.

  • @tlodell54
    @tlodell54 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Ant! Really enjoyed watching

  • @janetleblanc8511
    @janetleblanc8511 3 месяца назад +3

    I think Kate will want you to build one for her too!
    It’s amazing.

  • @janemarriott3389
    @janemarriott3389 3 месяца назад +2

    This was a delight! I look forward to more updates!

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      I will keep you all informed as progress happens

  • @LindaFigler
    @LindaFigler 3 месяца назад +2

    Amazing. Lovely build.

  • @annmason2491
    @annmason2491 3 месяца назад +1

    that was a great video, thanks

  • @jeanelliott7491
    @jeanelliott7491 3 месяца назад +1

    Very nice job. That was very interesting. Putting that black paint on ....cool idea. I love seeing all the birds in the little groups. Looks like they are enjoying their new home.

  • @merilynnecohen2941
    @merilynnecohen2941 3 месяца назад +3

    This video was pure joy to watch two talented craftsmen build something so beautiful for the birds! Thank you, Ant and Jack!

  • @Auntie7024
    @Auntie7024 3 месяца назад +2

    Great job, guys! The bird aviary looks awesome. The birds seem to really enjoy their new home. Thank you fir sharing. ❤

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      @@Auntie7024 Thankyou I’m glad you enjoyed watching

  • @LinzeyJoy
    @LinzeyJoy 3 месяца назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video! My grandfather raised canaries so this brought back lovely memories!

  • @carlenehall2979
    @carlenehall2979 3 месяца назад +1

    This was so much fun to watch! I’ve never seen so many little birds together like that, it must be enjoyable to have them right there at your house! Great idea with the black paint! Thank you Ant & Jack!

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      @@carlenehall2979 thankyou I’m really glad you enjoyed it

  • @rowanwhite3520
    @rowanwhite3520 Месяц назад +1

    This brings back fond memories. When I was young I had built many aviaries. It was my favorite hobby. You inspired me to keep some birds again.

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  Месяц назад +1

      I was the same I built aviaries out of whatever I could find when I was younger and always kept birds

  • @carolyndixon7263
    @carolyndixon7263 3 месяца назад +1

    Fascinating! Our neighbor raises hawks and trains them, but they don’t have flights

  • @ChristineScully-f7k
    @ChristineScully-f7k 3 месяца назад +1

    Fascinating to watch. Lucky birds.

  • @julieshort6143
    @julieshort6143 3 месяца назад +2

    What an interesting hobby!

  • @النسرالذهبي-ظ5ف
    @النسرالذهبي-ظ5ف 2 месяца назад +1

    Your work is right, you work with sincerity and conscience. My greetings to you ❤

  • @lindaday4956
    @lindaday4956 3 месяца назад +2

    What an enjoyable video. I love birds and get such fun out of watching them at my feeders. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nanigail395
    @nanigail395 3 месяца назад +1

    So amazing!!…. & one of my favorite parts is hearing all the bird sounds as you & Jack work❣️I also love how natural & “rough” you made it…😊

  • @maryjomathews4749
    @maryjomathews4749 3 месяца назад +1

    That was interesting. Thank you.

  • @stuartfyfe3865
    @stuartfyfe3865 Месяц назад +1

    What a great use of space, going to try this myself.

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  Месяц назад

      @@stuartfyfe3865 it’s working really well so far for me Stuart

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames 3 месяца назад +2

    I had zebra finches for several years. I found they didn't lay eggs until they were moved out of the family space and into a more isolated space. 💕🌞🌵😷

  • @gordo2.097
    @gordo2.097 2 месяца назад +1

    Great build nicely put together
    When I was building some outdoor flights a few years back when it came to creating access to the outdoor flights I used some cat flaps mounted upside down so that when the flap falls flat it creates a landing platform, being made of plastic they are very easy to clean also the cat flaps have a built in lock

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  2 месяца назад

      @@gordo2.097 great idea I will look in to that cheers

  • @marilynpease8782
    @marilynpease8782 3 месяца назад +1

    Just brilliant!

  • @lorettahenderson8979
    @lorettahenderson8979 3 месяца назад +2

    Delightful posting❤

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames 3 месяца назад +4

    So the lesson here is... If you want the neighbors to see everything you do, paint your fence black ... If all you want them to see is your fence, paint it white. 💕🌞🌵😷

  • @craignodder7973
    @craignodder7973 2 месяца назад +1

    Brilliant l have made a few myself when l was younger , l lost alot though winters, been thinking about making a nice little myself am in uk West Yorkshire 👌

  • @craignodder7973
    @craignodder7973 2 месяца назад +1

    Its brilliant when thay have eggs and baby's grate two watch them grow up

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  2 месяца назад

      Absolutely I’ve kept birds all my life and love it

  • @kimdavenport9820
    @kimdavenport9820 3 месяца назад +1

    This was fascinating to watch.❤

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      @@kimdavenport9820 thankyou I’m glad you enjoyed watching

  • @debbietrotter8857
    @debbietrotter8857 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you

  • @NannaLiz
    @NannaLiz 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow! This is crazy! What a chatter going on. I think I love it. Have you thought about putting in some small plants or vines to make it more natural, similar to an aquarium? You could even paint some plants on the back walls if you're an artist.

  • @bettykinney5123
    @bettykinney5123 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful bird's good job

  • @DeborahVerret-yp9fp
    @DeborahVerret-yp9fp Месяц назад +1

    Fabulous.

  • @OCAVIARY
    @OCAVIARY 2 месяца назад +1

    Great job 👏🏼

  • @JulieCrawford-l8r
    @JulieCrawford-l8r 2 месяца назад +1

    Very cool!❤

  • @projectnestbox
    @projectnestbox Месяц назад +1

    Great video, nice set up.

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  Месяц назад +1

      @@projectnestbox looks like you do an awesome job helping birds 👌

    • @projectnestbox
      @projectnestbox Месяц назад +1

      I try my best, thank you

  • @tomaszwszelak5746
    @tomaszwszelak5746 2 месяца назад +1

    Super 👍👍👍

  • @snsbritishbirddiaries
    @snsbritishbirddiaries 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done lads

  • @pamlacey136
    @pamlacey136 2 месяца назад +1

    This was so interesting. I hope you will do an update video on them, especially if you get some babies. Thanks for sharing…………….

  • @suedale1865
    @suedale1865 3 месяца назад +1

    Took me back to my youth my Dad had an Avery❤

  • @ameerkhano1792
    @ameerkhano1792 15 дней назад +1

    Nice cage

  • @Batu930
    @Batu930 2 месяца назад +1

    looking good

  • @robinmccamont
    @robinmccamont 3 месяца назад +2

    Seeing as how I’m named after a bird, this project brought me a lot of joy! Fascinating…! How many birds can you shelter in a facility such as this? I know you said that you plan to breed them; do you intend to sell them, too? Thanks very much for sharing such an interesting video, Ant! And thanks to Jack for helping, too!

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад +1

      @@robinmccamont Hi Robin .. great name by the way .. the aviary can house probably fifty birds but I’m not sure I will keep that many and I will sell some as there is a lot of demand for them in my local area

    • @robinmccamont
      @robinmccamont 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ants_countrylife - Thanks, Ant! I suspected that you would eventually be selling some of the birds… and wow! 50 birds! That’s quite a lot! Bet they make quite a lot of noise when you’re at full capacity. How long do they live on average? I had parakeets when I was a kid, but they never seemed to live very long. I don’t know if I just had bad luck with them, or if they just have short life spans. Anyway, keep up the great work! Love your videos!

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад +1

      @@robinmccamont thank you the canaries can live for ten years in captivity and the zebra finches will live for six or seven years

  • @lindabardes9974
    @lindabardes9974 3 месяца назад +2

    I haven’t seen a clothes drying rack for ages. Here in the us you hardly see any laundry drying outside. In many places it’s not allowed. Visual clutter and all that.

    • @karinjudge7277
      @karinjudge7277 3 месяца назад

      I would love to have a clothesline again !!!! We have Amish in Iowa who hang clothes outside all year long. Some have clotheslines that go from the house all the way up a huge light pole. They use a pulley system. 😊

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames 3 месяца назад +2

    3:28 does sawdust stick to damp laundry? 💕🌞🌵😷

  • @sandrasparkes4501
    @sandrasparkes4501 Месяц назад +1

    I watched this video yesterday 23/12. The shed rebuild was a great idea and the black paint on the wire does disappear.

  • @canaryfrench100
    @canaryfrench100 Месяц назад +2

    nice

  • @النسرالذهبي-ظ5ف
    @النسرالذهبي-ظ5ف 2 месяца назад +1

    طائرالفنجس جميل جدا 🌹👍

  • @Instinct245
    @Instinct245 2 месяца назад +1

    Fab vid

  • @lesgill6204
    @lesgill6204 Месяц назад +1

    Looking canny Marra .

  • @margaretbedwell3211
    @margaretbedwell3211 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for this neat video, Ant. The little finches are so cute. They really like their new home don't they? I have never seen a build like this, but then I don't know anyone that raises birds like this. Y'all have a Blessed day. By the way, do your canaries sing?

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      Thankyou I’m glad you enjoyed it and yes the canaries sing all the time their song is lovely

    • @margaretbedwell3211
      @margaretbedwell3211 3 месяца назад

      @@ants_countrylifeI remember as a little girl when I lived in Canada, there was a program on the radio, that was canaries singing. If you had a canary, this program was supposed to teach it to sing. They do have lovely songs. Thanks again for your video.

  • @PaintpalSue
    @PaintpalSue 3 месяца назад +5

    Such a wonderful space for them, well done! ❤❤❤

    • @ants_countrylife
      @ants_countrylife  3 месяца назад

      @@PaintpalSue Thankyou Sue

    • @PaintpalSue
      @PaintpalSue 3 месяца назад +1

      Looking forward to more updates, too.❤