I’m working on creating an open aviary for my budgie. I thought I’d show what I’ve done so far. I’m still figuring out how to set up the top half and will go slowly since birds take time to adjust to changes.

I‘d love to hear ideas of things to add to the upper half. he already has lots of real branches in other locations. This room has more daylight than his other daytime preferred perching spots and I want to create perches here so he has more options. I’d also appreciate suggestions on placement of those things that will be more inviting for him.

Also, he always returns to this location at night, and into the cage. There were other locations that seemed more ideal for him for sleeping but I followed the advice of my trainer and this is the location my bird has decided on. 

Ideally I would like the entire upper area filled with branches, perches, plants, and other enrichment items. I’m just looking for suggestions and ideas to consider. 

The plant on the left will be replaced with spider vines and Boston fern. He‘s a very nervous bird so I take trainers guidance to only change one thing a week, while carefully watching how he adapts. So, it’s slow. 

Any ideas on how to use Ivar in other ways in this context.

Notes on potential concerns:

😱 IVAR SHELF STABILITY!?!?: I put two cross braces back of each section, plus loaded the bottom two shelves with weight. I also added two horizontal beams a the back. I can’t wobble this if I try. I also attached the shelves with L brackets so there are no micro-movements. It’s good. 😊 ☺️

😡CAGE TOO SMALL!?!?!?!?: The DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN. :) He has multiple other perch sites in my home. He always returns here to sleep, his choice. I NEVER enclose my birds unless we‘re going to the vet. ☮️ ❤️ 😮‍💨 Also, we had a larger cage and he would never go into it. we tried different locations, putting the food into it. the trainer advised sticking with this one since he is comfortable with it and keeping the door open. 🥰☺️💞🙏 Deep breath. it’s ok.☺️ please ask questions instead of making assumptions  🙏

☠️ SOLO BUDGIE!?!?!?: before you pull your hair out, yes I know one is “not ideal.” working with my vet and a trainer on handling that. This bird is a rescue found attacked by a crow. I’m rehabilitating him under guidance of professionals. Im home all the time and work from home. We’re planing an introduction soon. While I appreciate your concern, input is not needed on this topic. ☺️ Please ask questions and make fewer assumptions please before getting upset and keyboard warriorring ☮️💗🥰

Thanks for any perch, enrichment, toy or structural suggestions that aren’t about cage size, solo, or Ivar stability - I’ve got those covered.  🙏

Suggestions for toys, perches, enrichment, habitat - on upper shelf area? Connect to side pieces or wall.