How to Make a Bird Aviary from PVC Pipe

Bird aviaries are a type of bird cage that can be used outdoors to keep many types of birds. This type of bird cage is large enough to walk into and can have perches or ledges for the birds to sit on. In order to build this type of structure you will need to first determine where it will be located and how big it will be. You will then need to obtain the tools needed to build the aviary from materials which include PVC pipe.

Things You'll Need

  • PVC cement
  • 8 3-foot pieces of PVC pipe
  • 4 T-fittings
  • Tape measure
  • 4 4-foot pieces of PVC pipe
  • 4 3-way 90-degree elbow connectors
  • 6 6-foot pieces of PVC pipe
  • Wire cutters
  • Zip ties
  • 4-by-6-foot piece of plastic
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Instructions

    • 1

      Apply PVC cement to the ends of two 3-foot pieces of PVC pipe. Place a T-fitting in between the two 3-foot pieces of PVC pipe. Repeat this step with another T-fitting.

    • 2

      Place the pieces of PVC pipe, with the T-fitting, on the ground. Use the tape measure to separate them to a distance of four feet.

    • 3

      Set two of the 4-foot pieces of PVC pipe at the top and bottom of the two pieces of pipe, with the T-fitting, to form a box shape. Apply PVC cement to the ends of the 4-foot pieces.

    • 4

      Connect the ends at each corner of the PVC pipe into a three-way 90-degree connector. The third hole of the 90-degree connector should be facing upward. This will be the bottom section of the aviary.

    • 5

      Repeat steps one through four to assemble the top section of the aviary. Set it aside.

    • 6

      Apply PVC cement to each end of the 6-foot pieces of PVC pipe. Place the 6-foot lengths of PVC pipe into the holes on the 90-degree connectors of the bottom section. These pieces will be the supports or walls for the structure.

    • 7

      Place the top sections of the aviary on top of the 6-foot pieces of PVC pipe. Adjust the PVC pipe to fit into the T-fittings and the 90-degree connectors.

    • 8

      Place wire mesh over the completed aviary. Cut any sharp edges with the wire cutters. Secure the wire mesh to the PVC pipe with zip ties.

    • 9

      Cut the wire at one end of the aviary for the door. Cut any sharp edges with the wire cutters. Place the 4-by-6-foot piece of clear plastic over the opening. Place holes in the top of the plastic. Secure it to the PVC pipe with the zip ties.