hammermitch 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Hi, As you can gather by the post, i am just starting out, currently converting a brand new shed into a bird house. I have had a good look around the forum and gained lots of ideas and information, well done everyone on a great and informative forum. However any help or info for a newbie would be appreciated, such as would i need any heating or lighting in the shed in the winter months? and is it still ok to breed in the winter months or is it best to wait for warmer weather? i have big plans such as building an outdoor flight are on to the shed, but it this all takes time and is for the future. Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebraman 267 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Hi Mitch, Welcome to the forum and many thanks for your comments. You've come to the right place for information, you'll also find everyone willing to help, please don't hesitate to ask as much as you like. Zebra Finches will live quite happily without heat, but if you're intending to breed during the winter months, heat will be necessary. If you're just starting with a new shed I would consider lighting as well, have a look at Sunrise Aviculture for automatic light control units. There are a number of useful posts on both subjects, but here a few you might fine interesting:- Lighting Heat in the bird room Hope this gives you a start. Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Hi Mitch welcome to the forum. Like you I have bought a new shed for an inside flight. This has been insulated and then covered with plywood. The outside flight is attached to the shed but both inside and outside flights are not finished yet, but inside the shed etc will all be painted white. I'm still not sure about connecting an electricity supply but will have to make up my mind soon. Do you have any photos of your inside flight? Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Hi mitch, Welcome to the forum, I hope you find it very useful. Thanks, Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy2012 63 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. As Gary said if your planning on breeding then yes you will need heat, I know people use a little bit off heat to keep the chill out and stop water from freezing. As for lighting I use a normal flourescent tube (daylight) and a ip55 flourescent holder, I have 2 off these and are really bright and powerfull. If you are on a tight budget. Any questions just ask away Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted October 25, 2013 Hi Mitch and welcome to the forum. It's nice to see someone else from Essex on here, there's not many of us Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 Hi Mitch, Welcome to the forum. Clare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onespoon 4 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 Hi from another newbie, they seem a friendly bunch on here . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolk flyer 208 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 Mitch, Hi hope you enjoy your stay on here, good luck with your shed, Trevor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kim 3 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Welcome to the forum, from another Essex boy. Kim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammermitch 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks for the replies @Zebraman, thanks for that, got some handy advice for the lighting, as for the heating it is saying i cant view as not made enough posts, so better get posting. great to see some fellow Essex members, @casamber, Same town Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 great to see some fellow Essex members, @casamber, Same town Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
