Parrots N Stuff

11/13/2024

We had the amazing opportunity to help a publishing company on a Budgie book they wrote.

They did an excellent job writing the book and reaching out to "bird experts" to compile very real experiences and a true guide to Budgie ownership.

Whether you're considering getting a Budgie or have had a Budgie for years, this book could be a wonderful tool for you.

We have paperbacks in the store for $19.95 each!

"birdbook

11/05/2024

For all of our rat people....

Our amazing sticker lady created these adorable pi-rats!

10/31/2024

10/18/2024

We've got new fun stickers, and plenty of them!

10/11/2024

I'm a little late to the game, but we have been nominated for 2024 Boise Favorites!!!! Check out https://www.voteboisefavorites.com/ to vote and support your favorites!

Vote once a day from October 7th through October 25th!

10/10/2024

This is a "you get what you pay for" post, but I promise it is not a sales pitch post!

More and more I am seeing cages full of extremely unsafe toys and hardware, and foods that are basically like a bird eating fast food daily. I started to do some research, and found that there are very inexpensive toys and food plastered all over the internet (and in some stores) , but the reason they are so inexpensive, is because they are cutting corners, and selling dangerous toys and supplies, high fat foods with filler ingredients and heavily preserved (chemicals), etc. I have included pictures of some of these unsafe toys and supplies, and will list out the problems below.

Wording reminder: Just because a description online (especially from non bird specific/educated places) states it is bird safe, does not automatically guarantee it is. Always read the description, and if in doubt, just don't get it!

Hooks
There are 2 main problems. First. the metals being used, unless it specifically states stainless steel, nickel plated steel, aluminum it is likely toxic. Second, the type of hooks that are being used are typically not the pear links that close all the way. The ones being used are clips that have a gap, and a bird can easily become stuck or punctured.

Wire & Chain
A good quality wire or chain that is parrot safe is not the cheapest! As stated above be sure the metals used are only stainless steel, nickel plated steel, and aluminum.

Paint & Coloring
Rule of thumb, anything painted is usually not safe, and not worth risking it. Make sure the coloration in your parrots toys are food grade food coloring only.

Wood
On almost all perches, and wood items I found online there was no actual description of what type of wood it was, only that it was supposedly bird safe or natural. Natural does not equal safe! There are very few safe woods, and a huge list of toxic woods. You can visit planned Parrot Hood's website for a list!

Bells
Jingle bells (the most dangerous bells) should never be used for your birds. Most are painted and an unsafe metal, and the holes in the jingle bells are very dangerous. There are also a lot of bells made of copper that I see out there, and while copper is more controversial as to whether it is safe or not, we recommend just not risking it.

Food
Just because the food package claims it is a fully fortified, high nutrient, or a complete diet for a bird, does not mean that is true or what is actually healthy for a bird. If it is a seed based diet, its still a seed based diet just with some added vitamins, which does not equal a well rounded or healthy diet. The other problem is that often times when ordered online, they are not monitored, which means the food could have been recalled and not pulled off the shelf, it could be expired, or buggy (its natural to have bugs, but some foods I have seen sold online are beyond buggy!) and typically food online has a no return policy because it is a perishable item.

Please remember that birds are such different animals, that things affect them far quicker, and different than us or other animals. The reason bird supplies can be so pricey is because in order to be as safe as possible, high quality materials, hardware, and ingredients must be used. Spending more money initially to get the safe items, will likely save you thousands in the future, or save your birds life.

A lot of people think that just because we are a specialty store, we are going to be priced too high. We have items in our store to fit pretty much anyone's budget, and we are always more than happy to help you. We try as hard as we can to keep the prices as low as possible, even though there are just some things we cannot compete with others on, we always try our best!

08/30/2024

We will be open today (Friday) 11am to 6pm, but closed tomorrow for the holiday weekend!

Come see the cutest little critters ever!

08/13/2024

Thank you all for your understanding and patience this morning! We are back at the store and open! See ya soon!

08/08/2024

It has been brought to our attention that there is a scammer out there using our name in their scheme. We want to remind everyone that we as Parrots N Stuff have absolutely NO affiliation with anyone selling birds, rehoming birds (except a recommendation of What the Flock), etc. If you don’t see a post directly coming from us or hear it from our mouths, we don’t recommend it. We want to also remind you that there are a LOT of scams, and if it sounds too good to be true, chances are it is.

The current scheme that our name is being used in is a page, managed by a “person” named Tim Frances George. The page is called Tamed and trained parrots for adoption USA. They take and send personalized pictures and send them to the prospective buyers, making it feel more real. They claimed that they are out of New York but have locations across the country where they have branches and are selling wholesale birds. They claimed that their Boise, Idaho branch was affiliated with us. So again, these guys get smart, say the right things, but we have ZERO affiliation with anyone. Be smart, be safe, and if in doubt give us a call!

08/08/2024

Happy Thursday! We wanted to give everyone a heads up that Tuesday (August 13th), we will be opening late. We hope to be back by 1pm, if not far sooner. We will do our best to post when we are in. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

08/03/2024

It was brought to our attention that our "contact us" on our website is not working. If you have reached out via our website, please send us a message here, or call or text 208 344 2801. We are currently working with tech support to get it back up and going. We apologize for any unanswered messages!

06/29/2024

Happy Saturday! As a reminder, next week is a holiday week. We will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, but closed on Thursday and Friday for the 4th! Have a fun and safe time!

05/23/2024

As a reminder, we will be closed this Saturday, May 25th for the holiday weekend, and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday at 11am! Have a great and safe weekend!

05/15/2024

*New Product Alert*

We now carry TOPs birdie bread, along with the TOPs pellets we've had for awhile.

4 flavors to choose from:
Cajun spice
Mediterranean
Peas and carrots
Blueberry burst

As of now we only have the bag mixes, but in the next couple of weeks will have pre made bird bread ready in our freezer!

05/14/2024

We've got all sizes of sola balls in!

05/11/2024

This is the time of year where we get a huge influx of people needing to find their birds new homes. This is not a post to judge, but instead an informational post for those that need options!

This information is intended to be suggestions only. Please use your best judgment when rehoming your pets. Parrots N Stuff is not responsible for any problems that may arise from the rehoming process.



With the lack of rehoming services in Idaho, it is vital to keep a few things in mind. Remember that there is an amazing rescue available with What the Flock Rescue. If you are wanting to rehome on your own here are some recommendations, and warnings!



Craigslist is probably the #1 platform for rehoming animals, but obviously it comes with risks. Some of the risks are as follows:

There are obvious scams. If a situation seems too good to be true, it probably is. Trust your instincts.

There are people on craigslist who claim they are rescues, but instead they “rescue” these pets for a rehoming fee or free and turn around and sell them for a much higher price. This is not rescuing; this is flipping for profit.

It is not a good idea to list a pet as “free to a good home”. This allows people not only to flip them, but also allows people to get a pet without much thought, without the knowledge of what they are getting themselves into, or how to properly care for the pet.

A rehoming fee should be just that, a rehoming fee. Meant to make people think before they invest, and ensure the pet gets a good home. A rehoming fee should never be the same as what the cost is for a sweet, never before owned, handfed baby.

Applications and questionnaires are so important. Rehoming a pet should not be taken lightly and will require work and time to find the right home.

An application should include as many questions as you can think of in regard to what is best for your individual bird and their needs. Ask all the questions, the tough questions, for example: what circumstances would force you to have to rehome your pet? How would you tolerate bad behavior like biting, screaming, aggression etc., what are your biggest concerns (trust me, you want people to have concerns)?

If someone is not willing to complete an application, they more than likely are not going to put the work into the necessary care of your pet. Not only does the application help find the right home, but it helps w**d out the people looking for a cheap or free bird, or like I said before flipping a bird for profit.

Be honest. If you are in a hurry to rehome and feel you have to sugar coat details of your bird, then your best bet would be to hand your bird over to a rescue. Birds especially are so prone to go into the endless cycle of a rehoming, and it is not fair to the birds. Honesty will get you a lot further, with a far better chance of a great home.

Make sure you are making the right decision in rehoming your bird. Springtime has the highest rate of rehomes because its hormone season. Birds are difficult, hard to understand, and sometimes you just need a little support. If you are considering rehoming based off of a behavioral issue come talk to us, let us help you find alternatives that may help prevent you from rehoming a pet. Please know you can always be honest with us, we are a judgment free zone, and willing to help any way we can. Often times some simple adjustments can change things around quite quickly. With that said, if you have no choice but to rehome, we understand that too, we understand there are life circumstances that are sometimes out of our control, again we are a judgment free zone!

Create a little “birdie Biography” for the new home. So many times, we see birds that have been rehomed and there is no information passed along. This not only creates a challenge for the new owners but can greatly affect the bird.

Include the big details like age, if DNA sexing has been done (send proof if possible), the vet they have gone to, if it is microchipped, how often they need groomed, etc.

Include the small details: their favorite treats, bedtime routines, their current diet, favorite toys, how they like to bathe, etc. Sometimes the tiny details help the most!

Lastly, everyone’s situation is different, but a lot of times we see people frustrated with the new homes because they are no longer in contact with them. If you are going to rehome a pet, in most cases, it is unfair to the new owners, and the pet to continue an ongoing relationship. There should be no expectations. In rare cases this has been a beautiful relationship, but in most cases, it makes the new owners feel that it is never really their pet, and it can conflict with the relationship and bonding of the pet to their new owners. Sometimes when we love a pet, we have to learn that we have to let them go completely in order for everyone to feel comfortable and happy.

If you have any questions or need some support, please feel free to contact us

208 344 2801 (call or text)

[email protected]

If you would like to contact the local rescue please reach out to Hayley @ What the Flock Rescue 208 600 7331 or [email protected].