Congratulations we received your deposit. So what’s next?

Thank you so much for choosing Bird and Beyond for your new feathered family member. I just wanted to take a quick moment to go over how our list works and a few things that you can expect from us. 🙂 We know it’s a bit of a read but it will help us and you to know our process.

Our list works because we do our very best to keep it fair for all our families. Weekly, you will receive updated pics of all the babies coming up within your timeline or the specific baby you have reserved, depending on the kind of baby. If your baby is a budgie, cockatiel, or quaker you will notice In the beginning stages it is hard to determine colors and gender so that is why we send all babies for your timeline. As colors begin to emerge we will narrow down the photos being sent to the ones you expressed most interest in. The last thing we can determine is gender and sometimes it’s right up to selection days that we know. Budgies have physical traits that tell us if they are male or female, however all other babies require DNA testing to know for certain what their gender is. DNA testing is included for all babies over $500 and available for babies less that $500 for a $25 fee. Upon selecting your baby you will get updates on them specifically and as soon as they are weaned, they will get to go home. In some special cases, we will allow you to finish handfeeding your baby. If this is something you are interested in, please talk with us in advance.

The selection process is done in the order the deposits are received. Meaning, if you are number 5 to pay your deposit, you will be number 5 to choose your baby. Rest assured, all our families go home with stunning babies of their choosing! If for some reason there’s nobody striking at your heart (which we have never had happen) you can always wait until the next clutch hatches. Also, should that happen, more than likely you would slide further up the list because many families will have already selected their little one. Due to the nature of some birds, we may have limitations. There are many of our larger and medium bird breeds will only give us babies during their breeding season. Some of our smaller birds have littles year round.

We hope you find this to be as fair as we do.

The next thing I want to express is that for the most part we are a one man show. So what that means is yours truly is the one messaging with you, sending the updates/photos, updating the website and Facebook, doing daily feeding and watering of our resident birds and we have a flock approaching 300, handfeeding babies, training babies, daily cleaning, cage cleans, and all the other things that go along with running a business. Needless to say it can sometimes get a little overwhelming, so to help me be as streamlined as I can, I request our families save all their questions for the weekly update. This way I can respond quickly and also know I have all your questions covered. There will be so many questions that come up too and we love to answer you and make sure our babies are going to the best prepared families. So don’t hesitate to ask!

Also, I work pretty much 7 days a week but I take Sunday as a communication day off. I can’t stop all the other tasks but this one thing I try to do for my human kiddos and hubby. 🙂 We also do not schedule baby pick up’s on Sundays and sincerely appreciate your understanding.

So I hope this helps answer a few things about the coming weeks as we get your baby(s) ready for their forever family!

Thank you and have a blessed day!
Michelle

Estimated Weaning Time Frame

Canary’s – 6 weeks

Gouldian Finches – 6 weeks

English Budgies – 6 weeks

Cockatiels – 8 weeks

Rosie Bourkes and other grass keets – 8 weeks

Conures and Quakers – 8 weeks

Lorikeets – 10-12 weeks

Indian Ringnecks – 10-12 weeks

African Greys – 12-15 weeks

Macaws – 15-20 weeks

Your New Feathered Friend

We work with each parrot baby to begin teaching him or her to Step-Up and give kisses. Some pet birds learn recall training and will come back to you with a wave of your hand. Every baby will differ based on how quickly they learn and we recommend continuing to train when they are at their new homes. Our parrot babies are pulled at about 2 -3 weeks old, depending on the species to begin handfeeding and are around dogs, cats, other birds, kids, vacuums and many other distractions to get your new baby used to just about everything so they will have a smooth transition into their new forever home. We also prefer to sell our babies as companions and not as breeders unless one is listed as such.

Due to a high demand of our baby birds, some of our babies may also come from other reputable breeders. However, they’re still handfed and hand reared by us just like our own baby birds. Please don’t hesitate to contact us and ask for any bird(s) you’re looking for as a pet. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you.

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Is a bird the right pet for you?

Keeping a caged bird within your home necessitates being able to dedicate an area of your house or flat to them, and accepting and welcoming your bird’s presence into many aspects of your home life. Birds need a lot of stimulation and interaction with their owners to keep them happy and well, and they are not the kind of animals that you can simply feed quickly while on the run and ignore in the main part for large parts of the week. Birds are empathic and quick to pick up on the moods and feelings of their owners, and when they are unhappy or are not receiving enough attention, can quickly become depressed and prone to a range of stress-related health conditions.

Little birds can add a real boost of joy to any home. They love to forage, tweet, sing, and chirp. They require significantly less human interaction than their larger counterparts. I have found that still enjoy being talked to and show a real curiosity in me. Most of your finch and canary breeds are fairly easy to care for and also offer a real piece of nature in your home.

Small Birds are slightly easier to care for than your medium to large birds, however, they still have needs greater than what many know. Small birds such as budgies or lovebirds love fresh veggies, herbs, and fruits in addition to their seed diet. They will love to be with their favorite human and let you know what is on their mind too! Generally, their little love nips are easier to take than the larger breeds. Another nice feature of a smaller companion is the size of the cage required fits easily nearly anywhere. Smaller birds have a life span of up to 20 years in some cases.

Medium sized birds and parrots make the sweetest friend. Like smaller birds and larger parrots, these friends can have a long life span of up to 30 years in some breeds. They also require a daily diet of more than seed. As with larger parrots they will require entertainment, space to move around and play, busy activity, and their favorite will be time with their family. All birds have seasonal hormones and can get really moody during this time. Your otherwise sweet little lovebug can give nips during this time and not want anything to do with you but rest assured, it passes.

Large Parrots can be AMAZING companions and your best friend. When considering bringing a large parrot home as part of your family, you need to keep in mind that their lifespan is 30 – 60 years. So this is a lifelong commitment for both of you. Parrots are much like people, they have their favorite friends, toys, forms of entertainment, smells, food, and can also get moody! They love to be heard and be center of attention too. As with any bird, Avian vets are not the most affordable, nor is the daily diet for these awesome friends. By no means, are we suggesting to avoid a large parrot. However; it’s critical that you know the facts BEFORE you bring home your new BFF.

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