Timber Bird Aviaries

Walk-in timber bird aviaryThe Appletons Walk-In Bird Aviary combines sheltered timber housing with a galvanised welded-mesh front window for light and ventilation. A person-sized door gives you access for feeding, cleaning and caring for your birds, with an optional enclosed security entry to help reduce escape risk during entry and exit.Appletons offers this aviary for budgies, lovebirds, canaries, finches, cockatiels, doves, pigeons, quail and other small birds. Choose birds and stocking levels according to their size, compatibility, exercise and shelter needs; no numerical bird capacity is specified.Dimensions Main aviary: 2.4m long × 1.2m deep × 1.8m high at the front. Optional security entry: 1.2m wide × 1.2m deep. The security entry is additional to the main aviary. Allow room for door operation and access for cleaning. The person door and optional security entry can be positioned at either end; discuss your preferred layout before ordering.Construction and standard features Professionally built kitset using pre-built panels with easy-to-follow assembly instructions. H4-treated timber and H3.2-treated plywood. Skid base for relocation. Solid plywood floor for a sheltered interior. Galvanised corrugated iron roof with matching flashing at each end. Galvanised square-welded mesh window in the front panel for ventilation and light. Person-sized access door. Welded mesh beneath the corrugated roof profile as a standard feature to help restrict access through roof-profile openings. The solid walls, floor and roof provide shelter, while the mesh front retains airflow. Check the assembled aviary, joins and closures regularly; the design should not be treated as a guarantee against every pest or predator.Aviary-only and security-entry optionsChoose Aviary Only for the main timber aviary, or Aviary + Security Door Entry to include the enclosed mesh-and-timber entry section shown in the example setup.With the security entry, first step into the enclosed entry and close its outer door behind you before opening the aviary's inner plywood door. Keep one door closed while using the other. This double-door arrangement helps reduce the chance of birds escaping, but still requires careful handling and checks of doors and latches.Optional roof and gutter upgradesThe standard roof is galvanised corrugated iron. Ask about upgrading to a matching Colorsteel Endura roof if you want the aviary to coordinate with other buildings. Confirm available colours and additional cost before manufacture.A rolled rear gutter can be added as an optional extra. It covers the exposed rear corrugated edge and helps guide water towards the gutter ends rather than along a dripline. The gutter is not listed as a standard inclusion.Interior fittings are not includedPerches and nesting boxes are not supplied. You will need to provide and install suitable fittings for your birds, along with appropriate feeding, drinking and enrichment equipment. Interior accessories and painted decoration shown in personalised customer examples should not be assumed to be included.When not used for birds, the aviary can also serve as a storage or garden shed.Positioning and assemblyChoose a level, well-drained site. Position the solid walls towards prevailing wind and rain and consider facing the mesh front towards the sun, while providing appropriate shade and ventilation for the birds. Leave clear space for the person door and security entry, if selected.The kitset is supplied flat-packed using pre-built panels and model-specific instructions. Plan for two-person assembly on level ground. Check stability, joins and door operation after assembly or relocation.Made to orderAppletons timber housing is made to order. Production is booked after confirmation and payment. Manufacture generally takes 5–15 working days, subject to workshop capacity; delivery time is additional. Agree on the entry layout and any roof or gutter upgrades before manufacture.Materials, cleaning and maintenanceAppletons' standard timber housing uses 12mm C-D grade structural plywood and rough-sawn timber. The higher-grade plywood face is placed outside; reverse-face knots, small splits, filler, minor blemishes and treatment marks may be present. Ask before ordering about alternative materials or finishes, which may involve additional cost.The timber can be painted or stained. Uncoated timber naturally weathers towards silver-grey and may move or split over time. Check timber, mesh, fixings, hinges and latches regularly, maintain moving parts and repair damage promptly. Repaint or restain as needed.Wash galvanised or Colorsteel roofing with potable water as appropriate in coastal or salty conditions, and keep any fitted gutter clear. Service life depends on maintenance and exposure.Remove droppings, wasted feed and damp bedding regularly, keep food and water equipment clean and follow cleaning-product labels. Use the person-sized door for access, taking care to maintain containment while cleaning. Check birds, ventilation and door closures daily.

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Freestanding timber walk-in poultry runThe Appletons Freestanding Walk-In Poultry Run provides a dedicated outdoor enclosure with person-sized access for feeding, cleaning and caring for your birds. Choose an open top, an enclosed mesh top or a solid corrugated roof with mesh beneath to suit your setup.Timber-framed welded-mesh panels give hens space for scratching and foraging, while the large access door makes daily flock care easier. This is a run rather than a hen house; provide suitable sleeping and nesting accommodation separately.Dimensions Width: 2.4m. Length: 2.4m. Height: 1.9m. Footprint: 5.76 square metres. Allow additional clearance for the access door and any attached hen house. Suitable flock size depends on bird size, time spent confined, free-range access and the space occupied by accessories; no numerical bird capacity is specified for this model.Construction and standard features Four timber-framed wire-mesh side panels. Hot-dip galvanised square-welded mesh with 13mm square openings and 1mm wire gauge. H4-treated timber and H3.2-treated plywood components. Professionally built kitset with pre-built panels and easy-to-follow assembly instructions. One panel incorporates a large person-sized access door; the door panel can be positioned on any side. Door latch accessible from either side for practical entry and exit. Top and roof choices Open top: side enclosure without top panels. This does not provide overhead containment or protection. Mesh roof: welded-mesh top panels complete the overhead enclosure while retaining light and airflow. Mesh does not provide rain cover. Galvanised corrugated roof with mesh beneath: solid overhead cover for shade and rain protection, with welded mesh below the iron and flashing at each end. Colorsteel corrugated roof with mesh beneath: an alternative roof finish with the underlying mesh enclosure. Solid roofing has a slight gradient to allow water runoff. A rolled gutter is an optional addition to help collect runoff. The top or roof supplied depends on the option ordered; a solid roof and gutter are not standard inclusions with the open-top run.Optional access modifications and accessories Closable chicken pop-hole: lets hens move between the run and free-range space. It opens and closes and can be locked at night. Tell Appletons where you want it positioned. Easy-care drinker slot: allows a compatible drinker to be refilled from outside and reduces the space it occupies inside the run. The drinker is an accessory, not a standard run inclusion. Hen-house connection: a panel can be modified to provide access to your hen house or coop. Discuss the layout before ordering. Raised Deluxe Hen House: can be combined with this run as an optional, separately purchased housing addition. Pop-holes, drinker slots, gutters, hen houses, drinkers and enrichment accessories shown in example setups should not be assumed to be included. Agree on the required modifications and any additional cost before manufacture.Other enclosure usesWith a fully enclosed top, Appletons also offers this run for pheasants, guinea fowl, quail, small aviary birds and rabbits, or as a catio. Check suitability for the particular species, age and size of your animals, including mesh openings, ground-level gaps, digging or climbing behaviour and shelter requirements.Containment and positioningWelded mesh and an enclosed top help restrict access and contain birds, but no enclosure should be treated as a guarantee against every predator. Open-top and enclosed-top options provide different levels of containment. Check doors, latches, panel joins and ground-level gaps regularly.Assemble on level, well-drained ground and consider wind exposure, shade, drainage and access for daily care. Provide appropriate shelter, food, clean water and enrichment for the animals housed. A solid roof offers overhead weather cover but the mesh sides remain exposed to wind and wind-driven rain.Made to order and assemblyAppletons timber housing is made to order, with production booked after confirmation and payment. Manufacture generally takes 5–15 working days, subject to workshop capacity; delivery time is additional.The kitset uses pre-built panels supplied flat-packed with model-specific instructions. Plan for two-person assembly on level ground and follow the supplied instructions for the selected top or roof configuration.Materials and maintenanceAppletons' standard timber housing uses rough-sawn timber and C-D grade structural plywood where plywood components are required. Practical timber finishes can include knots, minor splits, filler and treatment marks. Ask before ordering about alternative materials or finishes; changes may involve additional cost.The timber can be painted or stained. Uncoated timber naturally weathers towards silver-grey and may move or split over time. Inspect timber, mesh, fixings, hinges and latches regularly, maintain moving parts and repair damage promptly. Repaint or restain as needed.For galvanised or Colorsteel roofing, wash with potable water as appropriate in coastal or salty conditions. Keep gutters clear if fitted. Service life depends on maintenance and exposure. Keep the run floor clean and well drained, remove accumulated waste and damp bedding, and follow cleaning-product labels.

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Large timber walk-in poultry run The Appletons Freestanding Walk-In Large Poultry Run offers a long outdoor enclosure for poultry with full-height access for feeding, cleaning and daily care. Choose an open top, enclosed mesh top or corrugated roof with mesh underneath to suit your setup. The timber-framed mesh sides provide visibility and airflow, with space inside for scratching, foraging and enrichment. This is a poultry run rather than a hen house; suitable sleeping and nesting accommodation is supplied separately. Dimensions Length: 4.8m. Width: 2.4m. Height: 1.9m. Allow extra space for the access door to open and for any connected hen house. No numerical flock capacity is specified. Suitable stocking depends on bird size, time spent confined, free-range access and the room occupied by equipment. Construction and standard features Six timber-framed wire-mesh side panels. Hot-dip galvanised square-welded mesh with 13mm square openings and 1mm wire gauge. H4-treated timber and H3.2-treated plywood components. Professionally built kitset with pre-built panels and easy-to-follow assembly instructions. One panel incorporates a full-height person-sized entry door; the door panel can be positioned on any side. Latch accessible from either side for practical entry and exit. Top and roof options Open top: side enclosure without overhead panels. This option does not provide overhead containment or cover. Mesh roof: rigid welded-mesh top panels complete the overhead enclosure while retaining airflow and light. Mesh does not provide rain cover. Galvanised corrugated roof with mesh beneath: solid overhead cover for shade and rain protection, with mesh underneath and flashing at each end. Colorsteel corrugated roof with mesh beneath: an alternative solid-roof finish with the underlying mesh enclosure. Solid roofing has a slight gradient for water runoff. A rolled gutter can be added to help collect runoff. The supplied top or roof depends on the option ordered; a solid roof and gutter are not standard inclusions with the open-top run. Optional modifications and accessories Closable chicken pop-hole: provides access to free-range space and can be opened, closed and locked at night. Tell Appletons where you want it positioned. Easy-care drinker slot: accommodates a compatible drinker that can be refilled from outside, reducing the space it occupies inside the run. Hen-house connection: a panel can be modified, as an optional extra, to accommodate access to your hen house or coop. Discuss the layout before manufacture. Rolled gutter: optional addition for a solid-roof setup. Drinkers, hen houses, perches and other enrichment accessories shown in example setups are not standard run inclusions. Pop-holes, drinker slots and connection modifications are optional extras. Confirm your selected configuration and additional costs before ordering. Enclosed-top uses When fully enclosed with top panels, Appletons also offers this run for pheasants, guinea fowl, quail, aviary birds and rabbits. Check suitability for the species, size and age of your animals, including mesh openings, ground-level gaps, digging behaviour and shelter requirements. The small mesh openings help restrict access by small wild birds when the run is fully enclosed and joins and entrances are kept closed. This is not a guarantee against every bird, pest or predator, and the open-top version offers different containment from enclosed-top options. Positioning and daily care Assemble on level, well-drained ground and consider wind exposure, shade, drainage and access for feeding and cleaning. Provide suitable shelter, clean water, food and enrichment. A solid roof offers overhead weather cover, but mesh sides remain exposed to wind and wind-driven rain. Inspect doors, latches, mesh, panel joins and ground-level gaps regularly. Enclosed roofing helps contain animals and restrict overhead access, but should not be treated as an absolute predator-proof guarantee. Check the setup against the needs of your animals and local conditions. Made to order and assembly Appletons timber housing is made to order. Production is booked after confirmation and payment. Manufacture generally takes 5–15 working days, subject to workshop capacity; delivery time is additional. The kitset is supplied flat-packed using pre-built panels with model-specific instructions. Plan for two-person assembly on level ground and follow the instructions for your selected top or roof configuration. Materials and maintenance Appletons' standard timber housing uses rough-sawn timber and C-D grade structural plywood where plywood components are required. Practical timber finishes may include knots, minor splits, filler and treatment marks. Ask before ordering about alternative materials or finishes; changes may involve additional cost. Timber can be painted or stained. Uncoated timber naturally weathers towards silver-grey and may move or split over time. Check timber, mesh, fixings, hinges and latches regularly, maintain moving parts and repair damage promptly. Repaint or restain when needed. For galvanised or Colorsteel roofing, wash with potable water as appropriate in coastal or salty conditions and keep any fitted gutter clear. Service life depends on maintenance and exposure. Keep the run floor clean and well drained, remove accumulated waste and damp bedding, and follow cleaning-product labels.

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