Steel Aviary or Wooden Aviary Construction?

I received this email from a user of this website, and I thought it would be a great idea for a quick post. Here is the email: I’ve been into breeding finches before but have always had timber built aviaries with the old asbestos roofing. I don’t want to...

Finch Breeding Basics

I have kept finches for over 30 years but seriously since 1984 when I moved to Broken Head, NSW.I am a finch breeder and that’s all I keep. I always try to improve whatever species I choose to breed because this is what I believe all true bird breeders should aspire...

New Season Rebrushing Complete

I have finally finished rebrushing the aviaries for the upcoming Autumn It is amazing how quickly the finches respond to the fresh brush and nesting material Quite a few nests have already been built, and birds are sitting. The first aviaries that I did several weeks...

Gouldian Finches

Is there a more beautiful finch than the Gouldian? An old friend of mine said they must have been the most beautiful creature ever created and I tend to agree. This is the time of the year when you start to see the results of the past breeding season. The birds are...

Website Is Open!

Broken Head Aviaries is now openWe hope you enjoy our site. Things will be added and cleaned up slowly, and I hope you find everything interesting. Feel free to contact us if you have a comment.