Little Shop of Feathers

10/24/2025

Going to post this again....so its on top!

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

Please Remember our Hours are Different this Week and Next!!

I made a big batch of Chop - We will not have it Next Week!

‼️HOURS THIS WEEK‼️

Wednesday 12-5
Thursday. 12-5
Friday. 12-5

Thank You ❤️

10/24/2025

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 20–26, 2025) reminds us that lead exposure is dangerous for both people and birds.

Even small amounts of lead can cause life-threatening illness in parrots, raptors, waterfowl, and other avian species. Common sources include:
🔹 Lead-based paints
🔹 Fishing tackle & sinkers
🔹 Bullets & ammunition
🔹 Imported toys, jewelry, or stained glass

we play a vital role in raising awareness and protecting birds from this preventable threat. Together, we can help eliminate lead hazards from our homes, environment, and wildlife habitats.



Sources of lead can also be found

Old, lead-based paint

Some toys with metal parts or weights

Jewelry and small metal objects

Curtain, blind, or window weights

Certain stained-glass windows

Fishing weights and lead shot

Old coins and figurines

Immediate veterinary care is crucial for diagnosis via blood tests and radiographs, and treatment may involve chelation therapy and supportive care.

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

Have a Costume? Looking for some Fun? Want to help an Amazing Cause? Tonight!!

10/24/2025

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

12-5 Today!

We have Chop - 16, 32 and 48oz!!
Buy one get 1 Free (Equal or lesser value)

We are Closed Tomorrow!

We WILL NOT have Chop Next Week!

Thank You ❤️

10/23/2025

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔

Too many nuts and seeds are bad for our birds.

We all know our wee beaks love a good tasty nut, but did you know they can have a very high fat content, which can lead to a condition called Hepatic Lipidosis, which affects the liver? It’s sometimes called Fatty Liver Disease.

This can often be reversible, and we recommend offering a balanced, healthy diet and only using nuts as a treat for rewards and training purposes.

It's so important to feed a balanced diet to avoid excess weight gain and nutritional deficiency.

Birds fed a diet consisting mainly of seed and nuts are at an increased risk of gaining weight and developing fatty liver disease, leading to early death.

Seed-based diets contain a high amount of fat and, therefore, should be fed in moderation. Seeds also lack vitamin A, which is a vital part of your bird’s nutritional requirements.

Parrots require a varied diet, just like they would have in the wild, with a mix of fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers.

10/21/2025

This Week's Chop Ingredients:
(Always Fresh or Frozen NEVER Canned)

8oz. $3.99
16oz. $6.99
32oz. $12.99
48oz. $16.99

Corn
Green Beans
Peas
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumber
Broccoli
Yellow Squash
Green Zucchini
Sweet Peppers
Bell Peppers
Jalapeños
Spinach
Kale
Radishes
Turnips
Red Cabbage
Passion Flower
Rosemary
Sage
Crushed Red Pepper
Whole Coriander
Flaxseed
Turmeric
Ceylon Cinnamon
Cayenne Pepper
Ginger
Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
Rolled Oats
Blueberries

10/14/2025

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔

A seed-only diet can shave years off your bird's life due to the high-fat content and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals, which are needed to promote a healthy immune system.

Commercial seed mixes tend to be high in fat and carbohydrates, low in protein, and lacking in vitamins and minerals. They are often composed of low-cost and poor-quality ingredients with little variation. Frequently, more attention is paid to obtaining profit from selling these products rather than to the welfare of the birds they're aimed at.

Many commercial seed mixes contain high quantities of ingredients such as sunflower seeds or peanuts, both of which are incredibly high in fat and better suited to being fed as a treat, in moderation, rather than as a part of your bird’s everyday diet.

Seed mixes that contain artificial ingredients or things such as peanuts in their shells should be avoided. Mould can grow on the inside of the shell and could potentially cause Aspergillosis, a fungal infection that commonly causes respiratory disease in pet birds and can be fatal.

Birds on a seed-only diet may be more prone to diseases and will suffer from nutritional deficiencies and even behavioural issues such as feather plucking.
They should be provided with fresh fruit and vegetables along with a high-quality seed mix, pelleted or other complete diet.

If you choose to give seed, it should only make up about 20-25% of your bird's diet. It's important to remember that our pet birds are not getting the same amount of exercise that they would in the wild and are not able to burn off all the calories and fat that can be gained from bingeing on seed.

Our Birds eat Pellets & Vegetables!!