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BOARDING & GROOMING

Every 4 to 8 weeks -- Trim >> Wings, Beak, Nails (Great Vacation Spot too!!)

DAILY BOARDING AVAILABLE

You don’t have to worry about “Polly” for the weekend, a business trip, emergency situations, a week or a month’s vacation.

• We have the knowledge to know if your bird is ill and what to do in an emergency situation.
• We have appropriate Avian Vets if proper treatment is needed.
• We provide a safe environment that minimizes stress level - they don't see or hear things that might eat them. (no cats & dogs).
• We provide proper feeding and nutrition needs for all bird species.
• We provide adequate exercise and stimulation.

DAILY GROOMING AVAILABLE

   No appointment Necessary.

GROOMING PROCEDURES

The goal of clipping the wings is to prevent the bird from developing rapid and sustained flight and not to make the bird incapable of flight. Have a professional do this procedure.

A bird that is unable to gain any lift with the wings becomes a free-falling object if it jumps from a high location. Extensive wing clipping may cause fractures of the legs, wings or lacerations of the keel.

A bird will require additional trimming eight to twelve weeks after the start of the molt cycle.

Healthy birds usually have strong, sharp nails that can be uncomfortable to people when the bird is perching on the arm or shoulder. A short length (usually 2mm) of the nail can be removed by trimming or grinding without causing pain or bleeding. Have a professional do this procedure. Never attempt to do this yourself --- the bird may hemorrhage!

Many birds enjoy a bath or shower and should be given the opportunity to determine the degree or duration of exposure to moisture. Frequent misting encourages normal grooming activity, which is critical to proper feather maintenance. After bathing, birds should have access to a warm, draft-free area to preen and dry. Some birds like a shallow container in which to bathe, while others prefer a fine spray (clean misting bottle). Some smaller birds prefer to bathe in a wet clump of grass or wet salad greens. Some like to fly onto and off the persons shoulder or head while the person is showering.

Very few birds like to be physically placed in bath water and washed. The few indications for manually bathing a bird include removal of oils, greases, waxes, paints, dirt and dried medications. Unless the material contaminating the plumage is toxic, it can be removed a little at a time with repeated baths of short duration. This prevents the bird's exposure to excessive quantities of soaps and detergents. It may take months for birds that have been washed in soaps or detergents to regain the normal color and water resistance of their plumage.

Medications or food particles that have dried and become encrusted on the feathers around the mouth are removed by pre-moistening the material, then gently washing with a cloth a few minutes later.

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