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I've always been attracted to aviaries since I was a kid and I've finally been able to make one. It makes a great addition to our home as it is very relaxing to just sit from a distance and watch these little birds fly about. Currently, we have societies, orange cheek waxbills, shafttails, and an indian silverbill who all get along fine. I wanted to put a waterfall in there but cleaning it would be a pain since the birds love to bathe in their water. I designed this so I wouldn't have to disturb the birds too often so I use either aspen, cedar, or pine shavings on the floor. I leave a thick pile of it, rake it every other day and then clean it out completely every few months. The food in the wild bird feeder lasts for weeks so the only chores I have to do are to replace the water and give them their veggies, worms, etc.