Your pet birds are important to you, and you'll want to provide them with the best quality bird wire mesh to offer protection and structure against the elements. While you might be tempted to make a makeshift aviary out of any old wire mesh and a few slabs of timber, you should invest in the correct products that keep your animals safe and can remain sturdy when faced with adverse weather or brute force.

We can supply you with the best quality while still cheap galvanised wire mesh for your pet cages and aviaries at Trade Warehouse. We've compiled this guide to installing aviary mesh to help you get the most out of your products.

In this article, we define aviary mesh, discuss its key differences from standard wire mesh, and provide a step-by-step guide in installation, its benefits, and answers to your aviary mesh burning questions.

What is aviary mesh?

Before we teach you how to install aviary mesh, it's important that we first discuss what cage mesh is. Aviary mesh is a collective name that refers to the wire mesh surrounding an aviary, pet cage or flight enclosure. This mesh works to keep your birds safe from outside elements or predators while stopping them from escaping.

Typically, aviary mesh is suitable for all kinds of birds, from small, Budgie-like birds and medium-sized birds such as African Love Birds to large birds like Australian Parrots, Cockatoos, and Grey Parrots.

Mesh used in aviaries and pet cages is usually made of stainless steel, making it resistant to corrosion and rust. This provides you with a stronghold and extra long life!

Why should you choose aviary mesh over other mesh types?

While most wire meshes may be suitable for aviary use, you'll need aviary mesh to provide a small aperture. Aperture refers to the size in between each mesh square. This is an important safety factor that ensures birds have enough space to grip onto the sides of their enclosure but not enough to get stuck or escape.

At Trade Warehouse, we offer wire mesh products with a wire diameter of 12.5mm, making them the ideal size for all bird protection, pest control, garden use, and much more! We also offer a range of light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty wire mesh, so you can find the best wire type for your birds.

How to install aviary mesh

Now you know what industrial mesh used in aviaries and pet cages is, you'll need to know how to install it. Luckily for you, we've provided this step-by-step guide below, so you can do this with confidence!

Select the best mesh for your aviary

Before you can begin installing your mesh for aviaries and pet cages, you'll need to choose the right type of your bird. To do this, you should consider how load-bearing and heavy-duty your mesh needs to be. Your birds' size, weight, temperament, and flight patterns should dictate this. Knowing this before selecting mesh will ensure that the mesh can withstand force from your bird's behaviour.

For example, if you have flighted birds and need lots of wire mesh so they can have a free-flighted experience with the safety of an enclosure, you'll likely need a heavy-duty mesh to withstand force from high-speed landings. You'll also need to consider whether your birds enjoy climbing, as this will determine how heavy-duty you need your mesh to be.

We recommend our heavy-duty 914mmx30m wire mesh if you need maximum protection. This is suitable for all your aviary and chicken coop needs!

You also need to consider the size of your aviary to select the appropriate mesh roll size. Consider investing in our 1830mmx20m mesh wire if you have a large aviary. This provides you with much more wire mesh for your bird aviary and may give you some spare for future use if you notice any wear and tear. So, make sure you take your aviaries' measurements before buying!

Treat to remove excess zinc

Once you have decided on the perfect size wire for your chicken coops and aviaries, you'll need to have your mesh treated to remove excess zinc that could possibly harm your pets. Heavy metal toxicosis or excess zinc illness can lead to feather plucking, which could leave your flock stressed and unable to function normally.

Excess zinc may be present in our wire mesh, as our products are dipped in hot zinc. This is known as galvanised wire mesh. Galvanised wire mesh helps to reinforce welded mesh and protect it against corrosion and weather-related wear and tear. While this is beneficial for the structural integrity of your aviary, too much zinc could possibly harm pets.

Shave off zinc spikes with a utility knife

Another step to keeping birds and other animals safe during installation is shaving off zinc spikes with a utility knife. During installation and cutting your mesh to size, you may be left with small zinc spikes that could cause injury to your birds.

Removing this before your birds move into their new home can help you avoid costly vet bills and accidents!

Use vinegar and water to scrub the wire mesh

The final step in treating excess zinc and installation should be washing your galvanised wire mesh with a mild solution of vinegar and clean water. We recommend pet cages be treated with this solution to reduce the chance of new galvanised wire mesh causing illness in your beloved feathered friends.

Benefits of our aviary mesh products

In case you need some extra persuading that our cage mesh is excellent for all types of birds, we've compiled some of the key benefits that you'll experience after investing in our wire mesh:

 

• Durability: With the help of molten zinc, we provide our customers with additional durability and maximum corrosion protection. That means you can rely on our mesh to see you through harsh weather for years!

• Strength: If you're concerned about fraying, you don't need to fear. We offer welded joint constructions to avoid mesh slipping out of shape for longer.

• Adaptability: We believe every flock is different, and we want to provide you with all of the mesh you need if your flock expands in the future. That's why we offer custom solutions with light-duty wires to heavier-duty options. That means you'll never have to look elsewhere for your mesh needs!

 

Final thoughts

Are you looking to create the perfect aviary? Look no further than Trade Warehouse. We offer our customers a vast range of wire mesh, so you're bound to find the best product for your flock's needs.

We offer nationwide delivery to all customers, so you can rest easy knowing we'll come to you. Check out our blog for more insider tips and guides on using and installing other materials and the best equipment for your next DIY project!

Frequently asked questions

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about aviary mesh:

How do you cut aviary mesh?

Some of the best ways to cut wire mesh include snips or angle grinders for heavier-duty mesh.

How do I connect aviary mesh?

There are a few ways you can join aviary mesh; these include:

• Stitching
• Stapling
• Twizzing and hog rings