favorite bird supply stores

[DebT]

Since we don't yet have a way to do surveys, maybe this will suffice~

 

I find myself constantly shopping around the Internet for good prices on bird toys, food, accessories, etc. I can't say if I could ever buy all that I need at one place and its overwhelming sometimes.

 

Do any of you have favorite places to shop for bird supplies? Best prices? Also, any BAD experiences with any suppliers?

 

I'll start off,

 

1. Toys: The Bird Brain (Denver, but also on the internet at http://www.thebirdbrain.com ). They have GREAT toys, I can also get food and all other bird things there. I prefer to shop at the brick & morter store so I can see it all; proceeds go to The Gabriel Foundation.

 

2. Food, Toys, Accessories: Foster&Smith http://www.drsfostersmith.com . Sometimes they run specials like free shipping or discounts.

 

3. Cages: http://birdcages4less.com/ They also have some food and toys, free shipping over $50. I bought my cage from them, their customer service was very attentive when it arrived slightly damaged.

 

4. Toys, Food: http://www.windycityparrot.com/ I don't buy from them often, but I've had good experiences.

 

Anyone else want to share?

[BMustee]

PET KINGDOM! hahaha...my store:laugh:

 

I really like www.featherfarm.com...they have a huge finch/conure cage for only $100 w/ free shipping.

 

I'm also getting some finches shipped in on Delta from www.singing-wings-aviary.com and they seem great so far.<br><br>Post edited by: BMustee, at: 2007/12/19 18:58

[judygram]

I get a lot of stuff from www.drsfostersmith.com and they run specials sometimes but I have shopped at different stores.

[lovemyGreys]

For the UK members, there is northern parrots & Rob harvey, i use Dietec UK for my food supplier.

[Kibibi]

I've only used this place once so far (recently) but I was happy with them and I think they have an excellent system.

http://www.aviananticsbirdtoys.citymax.com

You can purchase your own toys there (at reasonable prices) and you can purchase a toy to be donated to a rescue. For every toy that you purchase to donate to a rescue, they'll match the toy (or equivalent) and donate it too!

[birdmom]

Well, I like to look at the online stores and may order a travel cage from birdcages4less.

 

I prefer to give my business to the local exotic bird merchant, since I want to support their business. Otherwise, they will go out of business. Here in Sacramento there is the Bird Shop on Auburn Blvd. I like them for supplies, grooming and boarding. I can call them on the phone and they tolerate silly questions from time to time.

 

When I lived in Orange county I went to Omars for supplies, grooming and boarding. And when I lived in Denver, I went to the African Grey Pet Shop for supplies grooming and boarding. I encourage all my bird friends to support your local exotic bird shop, vs. the big box pet stores. They need your support. But sometimes, we have to go elsewhere, I know.

 

Keep it real, keep it light. Keep it real light!

Joanne

[ubecrew610]

Bird Paradise Love that store, it is the largest all bird store on the east coast, and i think that all of there toys are really cheap. Even if you cant find something online and you call them, they will dig through the store till they find it for you and ship it out to you.

www.birdparadise.biz

[chapala]

Grey Feather Toys, one that hasn't been mentioned, excellent for toys and toy parts. I also order from Windy City, Drs. Foster Smith, Bird.com, Feather Fantasy. This one comes recommended, but I haven't ordered from them yet: Nalani Toys.

Reta

[DebT]

Wow, this is great, there are a lot of places I hadn't heard about!

[Christina]

I also frequent the local small stores so they don't go out of business. However, I do like to keep toy making supplies on hand as my birds tend to get bored. I usually go to:

http://www.parrotasylum.com/homex.html

http://www.birdyboredombusters.com/ (this company is in Canada..USA residents have a little longer shipping time, however, they are very responsive.)

[Christina]

I also frequent the local small stores so they don't go out of business. However, I do like to keep toy making supplies on hand as my birds tend to get bored. I usually go to:

http://www.parrotasylum.com/homex.html

http://www.birdyboredombusters.com/ (this company is in Canada..USA residents have a little longer shipping time, however, they are very responsive.)

[judygram]

Another online store I have ordered from is www.avianlove.com

[DUKEdevils36]

I try to support the local Parrot shop in my area as much as possible. Prices can be a little higher and less selection than online but i dont mind paying a little extra to help support thier shop.

[judygram]

I would too if we had a local parrot shop in my area but we don't, we only have pet stores that have a limited supply of bird items, so I am forced to buy mostly online.