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8ft. x 16ft. DIY walk in bird aviary. Plans include a free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), measurements, drawings, shopping list, and cutting list.
DIY Walk In Bird Aviary | 8×16 Plans | Overview
Material List
Cutting List
- 4 – 4×4 (pressure treated) – 96 in.
- 3 – 4×4 (pressure treated) – 89 in.
- 18 – 2×4 – 96 in.
- 33 – 2×4 – 93 in.
- 7 – 2×4 – 89 in.
- 4 – 2×4 – 28 in.
- 4 – 2×4 – 92-1/2 in.
- 6 – 2×4 – 29-1/2 in.
Shopping List
- 7 – 4×4 (pressure treated) – 8 ft.
- 67 – 2×4 – 8 ft.
- hardware cloth
- 1/2 inch staples
- 3 inch deck screws
- 1-1/4 inch deck screws
- paint or stain
- exterior wood glue
- hinges
- latch
Floor Base
- 4 – 4×4 (pressure treated) – 96 in.
- 3 – 4×4 (pressure treated) – 89 in.
Level the ground, and place the 4×4’s as shown on drawing above. Use a level to get the 4×4 floor base leveled, the bird aviary will be set on top of the 4×4 floor base.
Make six wall frames as shown below, two for the front, two for the back, and two for the roof.
Front/Back Wall and Roof
- 18 – 2×4 – 96 in.
- 18 – 2×4 – 93 in.
Use 3 inch deck screw, pre-drill and assemble as shown on drawing above.
Notch as shown on drawing. The size of the notch is 3-1/2 inches and 1-1/2 inches deep. For a tighter fit measure your 2×4 and notch using the measurements from your 2×4.
Install the 2×4 brace as shown on drawing above, pre-drill, and attach brace with 3 inch deck screws.
Paint or stain the wall frames. Cut and install the hardware cloth using 1/2 inch staples.
Secure the front and back walls using 3 inch deck screws, use temporary 2×4’s as supports to hold walls in place.
Left Wall
- 3 – 2×4 – 93 in.
- 3 – 2×4 – 89 in.
Use 3 inch deck screw, pre-drill and assemble as shown on drawing above.
Notch as shown on drawing. The size of the notch is 3-1/2 inches and 1-1/2 inches deep. For a tighter fit measure your 2×4 and notch using the measurements from your 2×4.
Install the 2×4 brace as shown on drawing above, pre-drill, and attach brace with 3 inch deck screws.
Paint or stain the wall frame. Cut and install the hardware cloth using 1/2 inch staples.
Secure the left wall using 3 inch deck screws.
Right Wall/Door and Inside Wall/Door
- 4 – 2×4 – 89 in.
- 12 – 2×4 – 93 in.
- 4 – 2×4 – 28 in.
Use 3 inch deck screw, pre-drill and assemble as shown on drawing above.
Notch as shown on drawing. The size of the notch is 3-1/2 inches and 1-1/2 inches deep. For a tighter fit measure your 2×4 and notch using the measurements from your 2×4.
Install the 2×4 brace as shown on drawing above, pre-drill, and attach brace with 3 inch deck screws.
Install the 2×4 wall studs as shown on drawing above, pre drill and use 3 inch deck screws.
Paint or stain the wall frame. Cut and install the hardware cloth as shown on drawing using 1/2 inch staples.
Secure the right wall and inside wall using 3 inch deck screws.
Install and secure the roof using 3 inch deck screws.
Doors
- 4 – 2×4 – 92-1/2 in.
- 6 – 2×4 – 29-1/2 in.
Cut the 2×4’s to size, notch 3/4 in. deep as shown on drawing above.
Use exterior wood glue, pre drill holes, 1-1/4 in. deck screws, and assemble.
Paint or stain the door frame. Cut and install the hardware cloth using 1/2 inch staples.
Install the door hinges, and install door. Install door latch.
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