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Here at Mesh Direct, we have high-quality and reliable aviary mesh available to browse and buy online. Whatever kind of birds you keep, we’re confident we have the right mesh for you. Not sure where to start? Get in touch with our experts to learn more about our aviary netting. Free UK delivery when you spend over £60.
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Welded aviary mesh for small birds such as budgies, canaries, finches.
Ideal for bird proofing.
Strong welded wire mesh, ideal for African Greys, Green Amazons etc.
25mm x 25mm Hole.
For small-bird aviaries, our 13mm x 13mm 19g welded wire mesh is available in a stainless steel finish, and is the perfect aviary wire mesh for use with budgies, finches, and canaries. For parrot aviaries, our 25mm x 25mm 10g stainless steel welded wire mesh is the common choice for African Greys and Green Amazons.
It is a good idea to double-mesh your aviary. Use the aviary netting on the inside of the wooden frames or posts and then use a rodent mesh on the outside of the aviary. When constructed in this way the parrots cannot reach the finer rodent mesh and cause any damage.
If you’d like to see more animal protection meshes, be sure to browse our chicken, cat, dog, and rabbit mesh collections that are perfect for enclosures. As mesh experts, we source our products from trusted manufacturers, so whichever kind of netting or mesh you buy, you know you’re getting a high-quality and reliable product. Buy aviary mesh panels or rolls now from Mesh Direct.
| What do you need? | Solution: |
| Keep Birds Safe From Zinc Poisoning | Zinc poisoning can be a concern for birds that tend to "mouth" the mesh. This is because a Galvanized Mesh can have excess zinc on the wire which may be dangerous for your birds. You can mitigate this risk by washing the mesh down with a water and vingear solution. Alternatively, we would recommend using Stainless Steel Welded Mesh which doesn't have any excess zinc on the wire. |
| Longest Lasting | Stainless Steel Wire Mesh offers the highest level of corrosion resistance, and is therefore longer lasting than Galvanized Mesh. |
| Aviary For Small Birds | The most popular option for small birds such as budgies, finches, canaries is our 13mm x 13mm 19 gauge Stainless Steel Welded Mesh. This is the ideal Bird Aviary Mesh choice for smaller birds. |
| Aviary For Large Birds | For larger birds such as parrots, including African Greys and Green Amazons, we would recommend our Stainless Steel Panels 25mm x 25mm 10 gauge which is a very strong welded wire mesh with a 3mm thick wire. |
| Strong / Rigid Mesh | The strongest option we have available for larger birds are our Stainless Steel Weld Mesh Panels. For smaller birds, our Stainless Steel 13mm x 13mm 16g mesh has a thicker 1.6mm wire which makes it a more panel-like material than the lighter-weight Stainless Steel 13mm x 13mm 19g mesh. |
| Lightweight Mesh | For a more bendable and lightweight mesh, our 13mm x 13mm 19 gauge Stainless Steel Mesh is perfect for aviaries for small birds. |
| Aviary Mesh Frequently Asked Questions |
| What mesh should I use for an aviary? |
| A welded wire mesh with either a 13mm x 13mm hole or 25mm x 25mm hole (depending on the size of your birds) is the perfect choice for aviary mesh. Zinc Poisoning can be a concern for birds that tend to "mouth" the mesh as galvanized mesh can have excess zinc on the wire which may be dangerous for your birds. We would recommend that you wash a galvanized mesh down with a water and vingear solution to remove the excess zinc. Alternatively, Stainless Steel Welded Mesh is a great option for aviaries as it doesn't have any excess zinc on the wire. |
| What size is aviary mesh? |
| The recommended mesh size for your aviary will depend on the type of birds you keep. The most popular option for small birds such as budgies, finches, and canaries is 13mm x 13mm 19g (1mm thick wire). For larger birds such as parrots, including African Greys and Green Amazons, we would recommend our 25mm x 25mm stainless steel panels with a 3mm thick wire (10 gauge). |
| What size mesh for a parakeet aviary? |
| Small parakeets such as budgies and cockateils should use 13mm x 13mm 19g stainless steel welded mesh. For larger parakeets, 25mm x 25mm hole stainless steel weld mesh with a thicker 16g wire will be suitable. Larger parrots, such as Macaws or African Greys will require a much stronger mesh such as our 25mm x 25mm stainless steel panels with a 3mm thick wire. |
| What size mesh for parrot aviary? |
| Parrots such as Macaws and African Greys have very strong jaws, and so a much stronger welded mesh is required for large parrots. We recommend a 25mm x 25mm hole stainless steel welded mesh panel with a 3mm thick wire to keep parrots safe. |
| Can you use netting for an aviary? |
| We would recommend using a stronger welded wire mesh for aviaries, as it has more structure and is more robust than wire netting. 13mm x 13mm 19 gauge welded wire mesh is ideal for smaller birds, 25mm x 25mm hole 16 gauge welded mesh for larger birds, and 25mm x 25mm hole 10 gauge welded mesh for very strong birds such as parrots. |
| What size mesh to keep birds out? |
| If you want to keep birds out rather than protecting your aviary, the same principles can be applied in reverse: a 13mm x 13mm mesh for small birds such as sparrows and finches, and 25mm x 25mm mesh for pigeons, seagulls, and other large wild birds. |
| Can birds chew through mesh? |
| Birds cannot chew through welded steel mesh if it is kept in good condition, which is why it is recommended for both aviary protection and avian pest control. If you are making an aviary, then please ensure that you use the correct hole size and wire thickness for your breed of bird. 13mm x 13mm 19 gauge welded wire mesh for smaller birds such as budgies, finches, cockateils, 25mm x 25mm hole 16 gauge welded mesh for larger birds such as large parakeets, and 25mm x 25mm hole 10 gauge welded mesh for very strong birds such as African Greys and Macaws. |
