Bird City

01/01/2023

We will be taking some time off over January, so we apologise if you don't find us open when you visit. As follows:
Sun Jan 1 CLOSED
Mon Jan 2 CLOSED
Tues Jan 3 CLOSED
Wed Jan 4 CLOSED
Thur Jan 5 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Fri Jan 6 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Sat Jan 7 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Sun Jan 8 CLOSED

WE WILL TAKE OUR ANNUAL BREAK FROM MON 9 JAN TO SUN 22 JAN 2023, AND RE-OPEN ON MON 23 JAN AT 10.00 AM.

DUE TO CONTINUED STAFF SHORTAGES, WE WILL NEED TO CONTINUE WITH OUR REDUCED TRADING HOURS TO THE PUBLIC FOR A LITTLE WHILE LONGER. MANY APOLOGISES TO OUR SUPPORTIVE CLIENTELE.

01/01/2023

Sending belated wishes and blessings for Christmas. May the year that is already upon us bring peace and goodwill to all. From management and staff of BC and all the feathered friends within.

17/03/2022

Please note the revised trading hours: Open 4 days a week - Monday, Thurs, Friday & Saturday only from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. I have updated the hours but sometimes they change. We apologise for any inconvenience and we thank you for your understanding.

17/03/2022

01/01/2022

Wishing you all the happiest of new years everyone!! We all pray and hope that this new beginning will bring about the much needed kindness and understanding of self and others, as we shift gears into a new sense of being.

We will be closed today (New Years Day) but will be open for the rest of the week (except Wed) to 9 Jan 2022.

From 10 Jan to 23 Jan we will be closed to the public as we take some time to rebalance. Our sentient birdy friends are also in need of some rest and recreation from the craziness of the last 2 years. Make sure you visit this week if you need birdy supplies...🤩

26/12/2021

A belated Christmas message from all of us at BIRD CITY - Hoping you all enjoyed the festivities of the season with much merriment and joy, being surrounded by those closest and nearest to you. We will be closed on Sun 26 Dec (Boxing Day) as the birdies need a rest, and will be open on Mon 27 and Tues 28 (public holidays) trading from 10 - 3pm. Further advice to follow re: January trading hours in our next post.,,,

31/10/2021

Very sadly, I need to advise you of an on-line scam for those purchasing birds on line, particularly African Greys. I have received two calls - one from New Zealand and the other from Queensland - advising that a PERSON IS IMPERSONATING ME (using my personal name and my business name) through a GMAIL account selling African Greys. THIS IS A FRAUD. DO NOT ENGAGE WITH THIS PERSON - THIS WOMAN HAS NO AFFILIATION WITH ME OR MY BUSINESS AND I COMPLETELY DENOUNCE THIS FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY. THE POLICE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.

30/03/2021

Our very best wishes of peace and goodwill to all for the coming Easter. We will be taking a few days off - so please don't visit us birdies on Good Friday or Easter Sunday as we will be having a well deserved sleep in! Open on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday from 10.00 - 3.00. Lots of love, BC residents.

15/03/2021

A big thank you to those customers who got in touch following the fire on Friday morning in our local area. All the birdies are well and safe - our great air purifier kept the smoke at bay and of course Monika was in the building attempting to manage the birds and their stress levels. A very difficult job given what was happening around us that day. This story may not have turned out well if not for the tremendous work of the FIRE BRIGADE AND FIRE RESCUE CREWS who managed to contain the fire from spreading further, and thankfully avoiding an evacuation of our birds. THANK YOU TO YOU ALL AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT GROUPS WHO CAME TO SUPPORT THE FIREMEN IN THEIR WORK. We are very grateful, but at the same time also saddened by the loss of our neighbour's long standing business.

15/03/2021

Our phone line is down again but WE ARE OPEN - Thank you again Telstra for your wonderful service.

12/02/2021

VIC GOV SNAP LOCK DOWN - 13 FEB 2021
WE ARE OPEN - providing an essential service within the agriculture industry over this snap lock-down period. Week-end trading from 10 - 3 and Mon & Tues from 10 - 4 (closed Wed). There are conditions of entry - wear a mask, maintain physical distancing and keep your visit to 15 mins. You may be asked to wait if more than 6 customers are already in store. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. BC Team

12/01/2021

We will be closed to public for one week beginning Monday 11 January, to re-open on Monday 18 January at 10.00 am. We will be on site but we won't be serving customers - sorry about that but the birds are in need of a holiday! 😎

20/12/2020

Peace on earth will come to stay
When we live Christmas every day
The year that has passed
Has not been a blast
So be sure to enjoy each moment to come
And always remember to love...love...love

Happy holiday greetings from your feathered friends at BIRD CITY

20/12/2020

DECEMBER TRADING HOURS
Mon 21 - 10.00 am - 4 pm
Tues 22 - 10.00 am - 4 pm
Wed 23 - 10.00 am - 4 pm (Yes - normally closed but we will open)
Thurs 24 - 10.00 am - 4 pm
Fri 25 - CLOSED (Christmas Day)
Sat 26 - CLOSED (Boxing Day)
Sun 27 - 10.00 am - 3 pm
Mon 28 - 10.00 am - 3 pm (Public holiday)
Tues 29 - 10.00 am - 4 pm
Wed 30 - CLOSED
Thurs 31 - 10.00 am - 4 pm

07/12/2020

REVISED 'CO-VID NORMAL' TRADING HOURS
We have slightly increased our trading hours as follows:
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK (CLOSED WED)
MON, TUES, THURS & FRI - 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
SAT & SUN - 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM

07/12/2020

It is with great sadness that we advise that our 96 year old Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo - COCKY - passed away in late September 2020. The loss of our much loved shop mascot has been overwhelming -
he has been a constant in our lives for the last 30 years and he is greatly missed each and every day. The sight of his empty cage still brings tears to our eyes as we remember his amazing antics and his prolific speech. We will no longer hear the words 'Come over here right now' or 'Get back to work you bludger' booming through the shop. What an amazing life you have led COCKY - we are blessed to have you in our lives for so long and for showing us so much love. You did not have the capacity to use your wings to fly in this life so we hope that you now find yourself flying high with your old buddy IVAN (also a shop mascot who passed away over 15 years ago at the ripe old age of 98). Just some recent photos to remember you COCKY - we still love and miss you old man!

29/10/2020

With the transition to the NBN, we find ourselves without a phone now for a few days - Not happy Jan! Thank you Telstra for your excellent customer service.

We are sorry that you can't contact us but rest assured that we are here 6 days a week (closed Wed) from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm. We are continuing with our COVID trading hours at this time.

05/08/2020

IMPACT OF STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS
In line with recent Victorian Government announcements regarding Stage 4 ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions, BIRD CITY is a workplace in a permitted industry (AGRICULTURE) allowing us to stay open for ‘work on site’ as permitted workers.

However, as an agricultural retailer we find that we are not permitted to allow the public on site and to wander through our premises.

So what does that mean for our valued customers who rely on our essential feedstock and other supplies for their livestock and pets?

We will be on-site to serve you 6 days a week (closed Wed) from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm only – but we will only be able to do so at the front door.

For those who are not able to visit the store due to travel restrictions, we ask that you give us a call during these hours on 9470 4499 so that we can organise alternate arrangements to get those essential supplies to you. Please be patient if we don’t answer your call straight away – it means that either we are on another call or attending to customers at the door.

We thank you for your continued support, patience and understanding during this challenging time. Stay safe and see you all on the other side!!!

From the BC Team and all your feathered friends

01/05/2020

SALE - FEMALE BUDGIES READY FOR BREEDING
We currently have surplus stock of female budgies, most of which are now ready for breeding. So if you have a few surplus males looking for a mate in readiness for the breeding season, we have a huge selection of girls in a variety of colours - buy 1 and get the second girl at half price.

A reminder our trading hours at the moment are from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and we are managing our customer flows so thank you for your patience and understanding.

Keep safe everyone.....BC Team

28/03/2020

UPDATE ON TRADING HOURS DURING THIS TIME
In anticipation of a coming lock-down, we will be severely cutting our trading hours as of Monday 30 March 2020. We will only be on premises from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm, primarily to feed the birds and to keep the premises in good clean condition as well as socialise the birds as much as possible. We will only be transacting through the grill - signs will be posted on the door enforcing a 2 metre physical distance rule. Will update you with further information as it unfolds. Keep safe. Kind regards, BC Team

22/03/2020

COVID-19 BIRD CITY UPDATE
In order to keep our customers and ourselves as safe as possible during this health crisis, we will be asking our clients to comply with the social distancing requirements mandated by Government.

Given the size of our store, we will be directing customer flows and we may ask clients to wait outside the door if there are too many people in the store.

We thank you in advance for your understanding and your continued support of us. We will continue to update you of any changes going forward. Everyone stay safe.

Kind regards, BC Team

24/12/2019

XMAS, NEW YEAR AND JANUARY 2020 TRADING HOURS
Dec 24 - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Dec 25 - CLOSED (CHRISTMAS DAY)
Dec 26 - CLOSED (BOXING DAY)
Dec 27 - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Dec 28 - 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Dec 29 - 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Dec 30 - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Dec 31 - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Jan 1 - CLOSED (NEW YEARS DAY)
FROM Jan 2 - 12 REGULAR TRADING HOURS
FROM Jan 13 - 19 CLOSED FOR OUR ANNUAL LEAVE
Jan 20 - REOPEN at 9.00 am

24/12/2019

A message of peace, love and friendship....from your winged friends at BIRD CITY 🤩🤩

19/12/2019

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE
Just a small reminder about our Hot Weather Policy. We will close either at 1.00 or 3.00 pm on days where the ambient temperature is deemed excessive. Catching and transiting livestock in such conditions is detrimental to their continued well-being. Thank you for your understanding and please call ahead to avoid disappointment.

Also a reminder to keep your birds cool in these conditions, especially for those kept in outdoor aviaries. Provide additional water sources (preferably cold water from the fridge or iced water) and cold leafy greens to sustain them during the worst heat of the day. And of course, you keep cool too.....😎

19/12/2019

OUR CHRISTMAS WISH
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A little love from someone near,
A little gift from one held dear,
Best wishes for the coming year...
Peace on earth will come to stay,
When we live Christmas every day....

Our thanks and best wishes to all of our feathered and un-feathered friends for your continued support throughout the year and hoping to see you again in 2020.

A safe, peaceful and happy holiday to all of you....😁😎

19/10/2019

A Mid-Spring hello to all and sundry,

Yes - isn't spring grand! The days are warmer and longer, the garden is blooming and the birds are all out and about. My favourite time of year - the baby parrot season - which is almost upon us.

I saw a story on ABC Gardening Australia last night about our back yard birds and National Bird Week (starting 21 October 2019). For those that are interested in participating in the Bird Life National Bird Count, I have attached a link below to the official website (hope it works!). There is an App available that can be downloaded.

Even if you don't take part, I encourage you to take time to listen and observe the bird life in your yard. Birds are an important part of our ecology - and we need them just as much as they need us (by making our gardens more bird-friendly). A great day to all....

Kind regards, BC Team

http://www.birdlife.org.au/get-involved/whats-on/bird-week

16/04/2019

EASTER & ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURS
Good Friday - CLOSED
Easter Saturday - 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Easter Sunday - CLOSED
Easter Monday - 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Tues 23 April - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Wed 24 April - CLOSED
ANZAC Day - 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Fri 26 April - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

May our hearts and homes be filled with many blessings this Easter. The BC Team 🐣🐣🐣🐣

16/04/2019

An Easter message of peace and goodwill from your feathered friends.....

24/01/2019

In line with our extreme heat policy, we will be closed by 3.00 pm today and 1.00 pm tomorrow. NO BIRDS will be sold after 10.00 am tomorrow, so as to ensure their continued well-being after leaving our premises. STAY COOL EVERYONE!

27/12/2018

I forgot to add a reminder about our trading hours during extreme heat levels in my last post. If it exceeds 30 degrees, we shut down early either at 1.00 pm or 3.00 pm (it is usually 3.00 pm).

We have for many years adopted this policy to protect the birds - heavy customer flows can add to the stress that birds experience in such conditions. Gives them a chance to recuperate and rest for the next day!

Stay cool everyone.
BC Team