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Build Your Own Aviary - Aluminium Bird Aviary Building Instructions

Build a bird aluminium aviary. – Easily in your custom size with ALUSTECK®.
Build a bird aluminium aviary. – Easily in your custom size with ALUSTECK®.
Configure an aviary. Bird aviary made to measure with ALUSTECK®.

With the high-quality 25x25 mm aluminium profile aviary system!

To the aviary configurator
Building an aviary yourself with the ALUSTECK® aluminum plug-in system, specifically designed for building aviaries & bird cages, is probably one of the cleanest and simplest solutions for a suitable cage. It's no coincidence that the stable connection of anodized light metal profiles and steel-core reinforced corner connector elements is the construction method for professionals in aviary construction.

An aviary built to your desired dimensions will also succeed for you. So what are you waiting for? Build your aluminum bird aviary yourself like the pros with these building instructions!
  • Up to 30%
    discount
  • Professional
    quality
  • Modular system
    lightweight aluminium
  • Cutting
    to size
  • Personal
    contact
  • Affordable &
    secure shipping
Products for the construction of an aviary
Configure materials for your kit easily online!
Online cutting service:
Profiles cut to size!
955mm

An aluminum cage for your birds

When building aviaries or a bird cage, you should always consider in your planning to offer the birds enough space and room to live. Should it be an outdoor aviary or an indoor aviary? How large should the optimal species-appropriate cage be? Resting places, but also enrichment opportunities and sufficient freedom of movement must also be taken into account. Once the planning of the aviary is complete, implementation can begin.

Which material for the enclosure?

The aluminum profile is probably one of the most common materials in aviary construction for building aviaries. Many bird species tend to gnaw through wood with their sharp beaks. A great advantage of this construction method is also the extremely light weight of aluminum. The material is also very light, in contrast to bird aviaries made of wood or other materials.
These simple building instructions for an aluminum aviary are easy to understand and implement even without extensive crafting experience. And with species-appropriate furnishing, you thus create the optimal habitat for your feathered friends. Design the interior entirely according to your ideas!
To build the aviary yourself, you need: Aluminum square tubesSquare connectorsHinges for the doors, Screws and some aviary wire (hardware store/ironmonger). That's enough to build a simple, individual custom bird aviary yourself. In addition, the appropriate furnishings. And you have the optimal environment for your birds.
The materials from our range
Aluminium profiles. To the online shop range – order cut to size right away!
Connectors. To the online shop range – order online right away!
Accessories. To the online shop range – order online right away!

DIY Building Instructions with ALUSTECK®

Bird aviary assembly. | One base – many possibilities.
Bird aviary assembly. | One base – many possibilities.
1.1. All products for the cage or aviary can be ordered in our online shop, configured according to your individual wishes. Your individual DIY kit for your new aluminum aviary will now be processed by us.

1.2. The assembly instructions for aviaries are very simple. Once all ALUSTECK® products have been delivered, you only need to assemble the aluminum square tubes with or without a web and the corner connectors into a cage by simply plugging them together and then firmly tapping them with a plastic-headed hammer.

1.3. Supplement the aviary construction for your birds as you wish with ALUSTECK® accessories and install flaps, doors, and other devices. For the mesh surfaces, use aviary wire or fine-mesh fence wire. For square tubes with a web, the web serves as a surface to attach the wire using self-tapping screws with washers, pop rivets, special tension wire holders, or cable ties.

Sliding doors for feed insertion or partial claddings with panel material to protect the animals from weather can also be built this way.
  • Up to 30%
    discount
  • Professional
    quality
  • Modular system
    lightweight aluminium
  • Cutting
    to size
  • Personal
    contact
  • Affordable &
    secure shipping

Individual Shapes and Dimensions for Your Birdcage

The practical plug-in system construction for the bird aviary is available in two colors. Build the outdoor aviary for the garden or indoor aviary with black profiles and black connectors, or choose silver anodized or plain aluminum profiles in conjunction with light grey plug-in connectors.

You can also attach your bird cage to existing buildings, saving one or two exterior walls. For indoor aviaries, however, we recommend building complete bird cages. With us, you get everything for individual cage construction and your custom-made aviary!

Whether a simple indoor aviary or complex outdoor facilities – with ALUSTECK® cages, you build like the pros and are guaranteed to get an adequate birdhouse for your feathered friends. Of course, you also have the option to modify your construction later.

Please note that one of the most important criteria when building an aviary is its size. Generally, the more space an aviary offers your feathered friends, the better it is. Crucial here is not only the height of the cage but also its width. Very few birds take off vertically and then fly permanently in a steep climb. Therefore, it is understandable that an aviary which is tall but at the same time very narrow offers significantly less room for movement than a flatter but wider aviary. Therefore, choose sufficiently large aviary elements if you are working with an element kit system. For a large aviary, it is also important that it offers sufficiently large access so that you can feed the birds and clean the aviary properly.
An indoor aviary. | Individual shapes and dimensions.
An indoor aviary. | Individual shapes and dimensions.
  • Up to 30%
    discount
  • Professional
    quality
  • Modular system
    lightweight aluminium
  • Cutting
    to size
  • Personal
    contact
  • Affordable &
    secure shipping

Now just set up the animal housing. Done!

Aviary plug-in system colours. | Choose black or silver for your construction.
Aviary plug-in system colours. | Choose black or silver for your construction.
Building an aviary out of aluminum yourself wasn't that difficult after all! Now, only your creativity matters when furnishing it to create a species-appropriate habitat for the birds. The diverse bird species such as parrots, wild birds, budgerigars, quails, zebra finches, or northern cardinals place individual demands on their habitat and thus on the keeping of the animals, due to their very different natural habitats. For example, the interior and size of a parrot aviary should differ from an aviary for wild birds.
Products for the construction of an aviary
Simply configure materials for your kit online!
Online cutting service:
Profiles cut to size!
955mm

Build your own indoor or outdoor shelter

Bird cages and bird aviaries can be planned and constructed with the aluminum plug-in system both as an indoor aviary and as an outdoor enclosure for the garden or terrace. Our profile system is also recommended and practical for building your own dovecote or for a breeding loft. Thanks to the open modular design, an aluminum cage is a weather-resistant and stable construction that can also be expanded and modified as desired afterwards.
So, for anyone who wants to build a suitable cage or an outdoor enclosure not only for indoor birds but also for wild birds in the garden, the ALUSTECK® system offers the ideal solution for building an aviary for birds!

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FAQ: Build your own aviary with ALUSTECK®

ALUSTECK® is a modular aluminium plug-in system developed for building stable and durable structures such as aviaries. With this system you can design your aviary flexibly, entirely without welding or special tools. Using ALUSTECK® lets you build and adapt the aviary to your individual requirements, giving you a stable and adaptable structure.

Building an aviary with ALUSTECK® offers numerous advantages. The system is extremely flexible and can be adapted to your specific needs and spatial conditions. It is also durable, as the aluminium profiles are corrosion-resistant and guarantee a long service life. The system's simple assembly makes it possible to build the aviary quickly and efficiently, without any special expertise or tools.

To build an aviary with ALUSTECK® you primarily need aluminium profiles, plug connectors and adjustable feet. These components are available in the ALUSTECK® online shop and form the basis for a stable and durable structure. The cladding and the wire mesh that encloses the aviary must be purchased separately to complete the aviary.

Planning the size and shape of your aviary starts with measuring the available space where the aviary is to be set up. You need to set the dimensions according to the number of birds and their freedom of movement. With ALUSTECK® you can build the aviary in the desired size and shape to make the best use of the available space while meeting the needs of your birds.

The aviary is assembled by inserting the aluminium profiles into the corner connectors. These are tapped in with a plastic mallet to create a stable connection. This simple process allows the structure to be set up quickly and safely, without any special tools or expertise. After assembly, you can attach the aviary wire or the material of your choice for the enclosure to complete the aviary.

Yes, the ALUSTECK® system is modular and can be extended or reconfigured at any time. If your needs change or you want to enlarge the aviary, you can easily add extra modules. The design can also be adapted, so you can rebuild the aviary at any time to suit new requirements or space conditions.

Yes, on the ALUSTECK® website you will find a detailed step-by-step building guide that takes you through the entire aviary construction process. This guide helps you choose the right materials, determine the dimensions and successfully assemble the aviary. It contains helpful tips for construction and addresses specific challenges, such as attaching the wire mesh or designing doors and openings.

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As you can see from these building instructions, building your own bird aviary with the ALUSTECK® frame profile system for cage and enclosure construction is simple and easy. The extremely stable connection of anodized light metal profiles and steel-core reinforced corner connector elements is not for nothing the construction method of professionals.

When building aviaries and bird cages, you should always consider providing the birds with enough space and room to ensure resting places, as well as opportunities for activity and sufficient freedom of movement. Aluminum square tubes, 4-way connectors, hinges, and some aviary wire – that's enough for DIY enthusiasts and professionals to build their own custom-sized bird aviary and furnish it individually for birds.

The Bird Aviary Made of Aluminum

The diverse bird species, due to their very different habitats, place individual demands on their living space and thus also on their keeping. Bird cages and bird aviaries can be planned and constructed with the aluminum plug-in system both as indoor aviaries or as outdoor enclosures. Thanks to the open modular design, a metal aviary made of aluminum profiles and tube connectors is a weather-resistant and stable construction that can also be expanded and modified as desired later on.

So, for those who want to build a suitable cage or outdoor enclosure not only for birds in the living space but also for wild birds in the garden, building your own bird aviary with ALUSTECK® offers the ideal solution!

Disclaimer:
All projects and information are for inspiration only. We do not provide any legally binding information regarding construction and implementation. All constructions you undertake with ALUSTECK® are your responsibility. Please check your construction yourself for statics and correctness.

For the information mentioned above, ALUSTECK® assumes no liability or warranty for the correctness of the construction, for statics and the usual wear and tear of the goods, as well as defects or damages of any kind arising from incorrect application or negligent handling or operation or extraordinary use.

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