Pet Sitting | Cage Cleaning | Toy Making | Cage Restoration | Custom PVC Stands | Trims

If you are like most bird lovers, you hate leaving your birds when you travel. You can arrange for friends and neighbors to take care of your loved ones; but often, they are too busy, and you don't like to impose....and most people just don't know how to properly handle a bird! Our service provides your bird and their furry friends the care they need while you're away.

Today, 6 birds own us. Since we are very active in aviculture, we know we are not the only people to love and care for birds and have so many. Needless to say going away is not easy... And of course, many people that have birds also have dogs and cats. (us too! We are also owned by 2 dogs, a cat, some fish...and even a lizard.) Thus we frequently get calls to care for our four legged furry friends in their homes and enjoy doing so.

We come to your home and care for your animals. We love all animals and understand their unique needs! With The Bird Sitter you are assured reliable and responsible service. You can leave home with the peace of mind knowing that you have left your animals in our good hands.

Depending on scheduling, your birds will be taken care of by either Erin (me), Doug (my husband) or Daniel (our eldest son) or sometimes a combination... We are very observant during our visits and make note of birds that show a preference to men or women and do our best to accommodate those situations accordingly. We do our morning sits between 6 & 9 a.m. in most cases. Evening sits are generally between 6 & 9 p.m.

PET Sitting (in YOUR Home): view rates here

This service is approx 30 minutes and includes:

  • pre-visit to your home to meet your pets prior to our contract start date.
  • feed and water your pets
  • clean food & water bowls
  • cage free time if tame and non-biting.
  • give medicine, vitamins, and other special care
  • get medical treatment in case of illness

And while taking care of your pets, we are happy to water your in-door plants and make your home look "lived-in" by bringing in your mail and newspapers and adjusting draperies and lights.

We also offer the following services & products:

Cage Deep Cleanings
We come to your home and clean your cage from top to bottom removing all feces, feathers, urine, food, dust, etc. The cage is disinfected and all paper replaced - clean as a whistle and ready for your bird. This service can be arranged as a one-time service or as scheduled maintenance weekly or bi-weekly. A .35 per mile travel fee will be charged for homes outside of a 7 mile radious from our home - as long as gas prices are over $2.00/gallon.

Cost:

  • One Time Service - $15 to $35 dependant on size and build-up.
  • Weekly Service - *$10
  • Bi-weekly Service - *$15

*The first cleaning on weekly & bi-weekly will range between $15 to $35 dependant on size of cage and build-up.

Custom Made Bird Toys, Perches, & Cage Covers

Do you find that your bird prefers certain parts of a toy? We can custom make a bird toy to your specifications or offer you suggestions on which of our toys you should buy based on the species of your bird. We also sell custom shoulder perches and custom cage covers.

Cost:

Prices vary - please inquire and provide species of bird and toy specifics.

Cage Restoration

Is your birds cage looking it's age? We can help. We will replace all hardware, wheels, built-on perches and locks (if possible). Your cage will go through rust-removal - then be primed and painted the color of your choice with bird-safe paint. You bird's home will look new for the fraction of the cost of replacing his cage!

Cost:

Prices start at $100 - please inquire with cage brand & dimensions.

Custom PVC Playstands

Indestructible and completely portable - just take it apart! Sizes for all species - can be custom made to your specs, or allow us to design one for you!

Cost:

Prices start at $100 for small versions. Macaw stands begin at $250. Hanging toys are not included.

Nail & Wing Trimming

For aesthetic reasons, some people leave the last one or two outside primaries and clip the ones closer to the body. This is not recommended for two reasons. First, a bird may be able to get a lot of lift from these primaries, especially if he gets loose outside and finds a gust of wind. Second, these feathers will have little support from surrounding feathers and are more likely to break.

We cauterize nails for safety as well as sterilization.

Cost:

  • Wings: $9/bird
  • Nails: $9/bird
  • Both: $15