Do not want to keep the dog in the house? Sometimes there is a need to protect the animal from strangers? Do you want to create a more comfortable home for your pet? Then you need an aviary. It is not difficult to build it yourself.
How to make an aviary for a dog: general recommendations
The height of the fence should be sufficient to allow the pet to stand on its feet without touching the roof with its head. The area of the "premise" depends on the size of its occupant: if the animal at the withers below 6 "is 6 m & sup2, the specimen 50-65 cm will need 8 m & sup2, above 65 cm - 10 m & sup2.
The design is better placed in such a way that the pet has an overview of the yard or house. It is desirable that at least 2 walls are sewn, 2 others are covered with a metal mesh or grate. The last option is better, since the mounts are more reliable, the dog will not break his teeth.
How to make an aviary for a dog?
Since the enclosure is not such a responsible design, installation is also possible in the cold season with a light foundation.
- The first step is the preparation of the territory. Mark the location of the foundation. In this case, dig out the recesses for laying concrete supports. We stack the blocks, the optimal number is 9 pieces.
- The basis of the system is cant. It is necessary to make workpieces on wood, to cut locks for cross beams. Make notes, cut off all that is superfluous.
- Start laying on the foundation. Between the concrete and the tree is put a piece of roofing material.
- In the cross beams, grooves are also made for the further assembly of the auxiliary elements.
When all the elements are "piled up", fix them with screws.
We get:
- Finish the finish of the floor: lay the boards, grind the surface, it is necessary to cover them with a protective coating. Be sure to fix the structure with screws.
- When, the base is ready, the racks are assembled, the roofing beams . You can use a wooden beam or metal.
- The back and side walls are better for sewing with osb panels, we use a lining for finishing. The front and side walls are sewn with a metal mesh. For roofing we use profiled sheet, slate, shingles, ondulin. Doors are best placed in the front part, with the opening inward.
- In the enclosure, you can put a box to the dog was warm in the cold season. Upon completion of work received:
How to make a more simple aviary for a dog? The following options are possible:
