The aviary was the first structure we added to the property. It made the most sense to attach it to the existing barn for easy access to electric and water.

We feel so fortunate to have found our builder, Pete. He had some really great ideas and is a true artist who created what is still my favorite structure on the farm.

Several tons of material had to be hand carried to the site with a wheelbarrow due to location. Pete was truly amazing!

The door on top was designed to close in case we wanted to enclose everyone inside the insulated coop area.

I used recycled denim insulation inside the walls.

Pete and Rich cutting the thick mesh with a grinder.

Pete placed gorgeous local slate tiles on the coop floor.

There were no plants or decorations, yet, but they loved being outside in their new home.

We made sure our flighted and nonflighted pigeons had plenty of enrichment. They have a heated bath, sand areas, herbs and flowers. There are two large trees in the aviary now that offer lots of hiding and perching areas.

Our first two button quail from a school hatching project.

Two of our NYC rescues.

Each Spring, we plant new junipers if needed, and spruce up the natural floor.

The aviary creates one of the walls for the chicken garden. You can see the netting above to keep hawks out.