Everything Birds

03/29/2025

Check out the growth rate of these baby Green Cheek Conures! 🥰 They change so much so fast 🦜💕

03/29/2025

Fun on the play stand with our conures! 🦜💕

03/29/2025

Babies in the store today!

03/28/2025

It’s baby time! We have a huge selection of babies NOW. See what people are saying about us: we love what we do and have almost all 5 star reviews!

03/28/2025

Cockatiels are known for their whistling and don’t “scream” like other birds. They can be taught to whistle/mimic tunes. They make excellent pets and love riding around on your shoulder. Come meet all our babies 7 days a week! We have a huge selection NOW!

03/28/2025

Where a bird breathes…

What is that hole at the back of this hawk’s tongue? It is an opening at the end of their trachea, or airway, called the glottis. While it is easiest to see on a bird this size, all birds have this hole, even as itty bitty babies!

An up-close look at the glottis shows you exactly why you should NEVER drip water into a bird’s open mouth — that hole transports air directly to the bird’s lungs. When birds willingly drink water on their own, they close the glottis to swallow. However, when water is dripped, poured, or forced into the bird’s mouth, the water goes right into the glottis, then into their lungs.

Unlike mammals, birds can't cough hard enough to expel water from their lungs. When water fills their lungs, it simply sits there, slowly suffocating them with each breath, and causes their lungs to develop a bacterial infection called aspiration pneumonia, which will eventually kill the bird without quick medical intervention. It takes a trained and licensed avian rehabilitator or veterinarian to correctly hydrate a bird without causing damage.

As we are now in baby season, it is crucial to remember that most species of baby birds don't drink water for the first few weeks of their lives. Babies receive the majority of their hydration from the moisture of the food their parents bring. Even if a baby is gaping (opening their mouths) — which is an automated response with multiple meanings — do NOT drip water into their open mouth. Warmth is the MOST urgent thing that a baby needs, and more warmth than you may think. No matter how hungry a baby is, we do not begin feeding or hydrating them until their body is at the appropriate temperature, or they will die.

If you find a bird that you believe is orphaned or injured, always call SkyWatch at 1-855-40-RESCU (73728) or your closest licensed avian rehabilitator right away! Leave us a detailed message and our trained hotline operator will return your call to provide correct advice. While you wait, the ONLY thing you need to do is contain and confine the bird to a warm (90° for naked babies), dark, and quiet space. Do not attempt to feed or water the bird, it is not only the law, but the right thing to do if you truly want to give them the best chances of survival.

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03/28/2025

We’ve got lots of new babies in! Come and visit us seven days a week. We have everything you need and are happy to share all our bird knowledge with you!

03/27/2025

We do not sell owls, lol

03/27/2025

Babies are here! Come meet our new babies 7 days a week, including Indian ringnecks, budgies, cockatiels, many types of conures, cape parrots, and many, many more!

03/26/2025

Meeting with Mark Hagan at the Global pet expo!

03/26/2025

Cockatoos are highly emotional and need a lot of love! They also need plenty of wood to chew and an owner who understands they are LOUD. Cockatoos are one of the most rehomed birds for these reasons as well, so make sure you understand their care and behavior before adopting any bird. We love our noise canceling headphones!

Do you have a bird you need to rehome? Give us a call or come visit 7 days a week! 813-294-4300.

03/25/2025

Our little animals' voices are not in a vacuum. 🤗
They aren't automatons or base instinct 🥰

They say so, so much and with such intention, with their natural voices 🥹

Tillie calls for me every time Isabelle is about to get into trouble 😅

She reminds me if I owe her treats 😂

Ellie let me know my car light was on at night... ❤️

Their voices are so full of information and meaning, always always and always :)

What has your little animal told you recently?!

03/25/2025

03/25/2025

Atlas the B&G 1.5 years