The present invention relates to an aviary (10) comprising a cage tower (18), a nesting area (22) positioned in the cage tower, a belt (36) positioned below the nesting area and a scratching floor (38) extending from the cage tower adjacent to the belt. The present invention further relates to an aviary (10) including an aviary cage (18), having a first side and a second side, comprising at least one scratching floor extending from at least one side of the aviary cage.