Lace monitor outdoor enclosure

[JAS101]

i have decided that this summer my lacie will be moving to an outdoor enclosure .
i am thinking about using the cyclone meshed Temporary Fence pannels as they are rather cheap $44 each ,
Size: 2100mm (H) x 2400mm (W) [ im thinking the total enclosure side would be 2400 wide and 4800 long ] just wondering what pepole thought and if they have a better idea.

 

[thomasbecker]

you could possibly buy an aviary already made.

 

[kr0nick]

i have decided that this summer my lacie will be moving to an outdoor enclosure .
i am thinking about using the cyclone meshed Temporary Fence pannels as they are rather cheap $44 each ,
Size: 2100mm (H) x 2400mm (W) [ im thinking the total enclosure side would be 2400 wide and 4800 long ] just wondering what pepole thought and if they have a better idea.

Hey Jas I am planning a huge lace monitor aviary (6Wx3Dx2H that metres) and I am going with 25mmx25mmx2mm galvanized box steel, making 3x2 panels that bolt together I will post up picks once the panels are made which should be after xmas holidays as I will have time then. but its not going to be as expensive as I thought it would around $200 for the steel and around that for the mesh which isn't to bad for something that will last forever and I can pack it up and move so my lacies stay with me forever.
but anyway that is an option for you if you have the funds.

 

[snakeynewbie]

Are they the chea mesh panels that are on ebay? Just be careful with cheap cyclone mesh, we use lots of it work(wildlife park) and the chea stuff used recently is already starting to show signs of rust whereas the good quality stuff thats been there for ten years is still in good nic.

 

[JAS101]

Hey Jas I am planning a huge lace monitor aviary (6Wx3Dx2H that metres) and I am going with 25mmx25mmx2mm galvanized box steel, making 3x2 panels that bolt together I will post up picks once the panels are made which should be after xmas holidays as I will have time then. but its not going to be as expensive as I thought it would around $200 for the steel and around that for the mesh which isn't to bad for something that will last forever and I can pack it up and move so my lacies stay with me forever.
but anyway that is an option for you if you have the funds.

sounds like an option , ill have to look into that . i have $1000 to spend .

Are they the chea mesh panels that are on ebay? Just be careful with cheap cyclone mesh, we use lots of it work(wildlife park) and the chea stuff used recently is already starting to show signs of rust whereas the good quality stuff thats been there for ten years is still in good nic.

yeah there cheap pannels on ebay , im still undecided on what im going to do [ i have until xmas time to buy and make something]

 

[snakeynewbie]

Wow you could do something awesome with $1000. I bought my gorgeous big aviary i excellent condition of ebay for $300, its 2.4 metres deep by 3.6 metres long and 2 metres tall. For not much you could easily add an outdoor area. Ive added an outdoor part to mine which is about 4 metres long so it has a total length of nearly 8 metres. Mines a very luxurious chook pen not a lacie enclosure but the theory is the same

 

[kr0nick]

wow mate if you have a grand to spend lol go nuts if you want size. If you can weld or no someone who can, you should be able to make a permanent or movable enclosure of decent size with $1000 and if you can buy seconds then it will be even cheaper, look out for my thread when I start construction and it might give you some ideas.
Also snake newbie that sounds awsome do you have any pics and also what is it made out of?

 

[snakeynewbie]

I cant upload pics opn my ipad but there are a couple of pics of it from a few months ao on my blog

There's no place like home...

Since then the garden beds have been expanded, there is a large raised koi pond next to it on one end and a garden shed at the other end, ive just been, lazy and havent added to my blog recently

On hindsite the timber used for the outdoor part is 2.4 so its actually more like 8.5 - 9 metres long

 

[pythrulz]

It maybe easier and cheaper to buy an outdoor aviary from bunnings Im going to have a look at one for my lacie too

 

[snakeynewbie]

Bunnings aint much good for aviaries, the ones they sell are quite small, sold as chook coops for 2-3 chooks only, they wouldnt last long for a lacie before youd have to upsize. That aviary i bought for $300 second hand retails for over $1000 so well worth trawling ebay and keeping an eye out for things.

 

[JAS101]

I cant upload pics opn my ipad but there are a couple of pics of it from a few months ao on my blog

There's no place like home...

Since then the garden beds have been expanded, there is a large raised koi pond next to it on one end and a garden shed at the other end, ive just been, lazy and havent added to my blog recently

On hindsite the timber used for the outdoor part is 2.4 so its actually more like 8.5 - 9 metres long

very cool , what size mesh is that ?

 

[snakeynewbie]

I bought the mesh second hand off ebay also, the majority of it is 20mm square aviary mesh but there is a couple of pieces of 12 mm mesh when i rN out of the other. It is also meshed over the top as well to ensure chooks stay in and foxes out so the aviary door stays open 24/7 now

 

[JAS101]

wow mate if you have a grand to spend lol go nuts if you want size. If you can weld or no someone who can, you should be able to make a permanent or movable enclosure of decent size with $1000 and if you can buy seconds then it will be even cheaper, look out for my thread when I start construction and it might give you some ideas.
Also snake newbie that sounds awsome do you have any pics and also what is it made out of?

yeah i can weld , i have a gasless mig welder here [ from building car days lol] . i might have to go to the local steel supplier and check out some prices on RHS and wire mesh .

I bought the mesh second hand off ebay also, the majority of it is 20mm square aviary mesh but there is a couple of pieces of 12 mm mesh when i rN out of the other. It is also meshed over the top as well to ensure chooks stay in and foxes out so the aviary door stays open 24/7 now

yeah ill go with the 12mm wire [ same size as i used for the turtles enclosure] . looks like i have more ideas thanks

 

[snakeynewbie]

If you can get a large aviary cheap off ebay and then weld some panels and use them to create an outdoor area i think that would be your cheapest option.

 

[JAS101]

well a bit of an update , i decided to go with temp fencing [ but not the cyclone mesh style].
and wraped the whole enclosure with chicken wire , to keep jubb jubb the lace from sticking his head out to eat one of my chooks lol.
the enclosure is 5meters long x 2meters high and 2 meters wide [ extra pannels can be added later on if need be]
then he has a 4ft long x 2ft high x 2ft wide warm[ heated box ] in the shed that he can access at any time he wishes .

 

[Herc]

looks ok, but you may find him gone one day, that mesh you have attached is easily torn apart by lacey's and the gap at the top of the gate it could squeeze through. Good idea to address these issues mate.

 

[JAS101]

looks ok, but you may find him gone one day, that mesh you have attached is easily torn apart by lacey's and the gap at the top of the gate it could squeeze through. Good idea to address these issues mate.

the first pic was a progress pic , the gap at the top of the gate is gone .
the chicken wire is just so he cant poke his head through , the main mesh is the strength part .

 

[reptalica]

Awesome pics Jas. So much easier and clearer when someone posts pics. Helps us diy'ers.

Anyways, with that lacie looking just the part in that enclosure who needs a guard dog.

 

[JAS101]

Awesome pics Jas. So much easier and clearer when someone posts pics. Helps us diy'ers.

Anyways, with that lacie looking just the part in that enclosure who needs a guard dog.

yeah well i figure between the lace and the croc [ when he gets some size on him] who would be silly enough to jump my fence

 

[reptalica]

yeah well i figure between the lace and the croc [ when he gets some size on him] who would be silly enough to jump my fence

Well yeah I'd be silly enough to jump it..........................but only to admire and respect!! :---)