The Beak Boutique

07/20/2022

Hey everyone!
This is just a reminder that this weekend (7/23-7/24) is our last full weekend we can do trimming before our hiatus. We still have available time slots on both days, so make sure to message us to schedule an appointment!
We're still discussing details about how we will proceed until we have another location to continue at. But rest assured, we'll make something work!

07/07/2022

Update: Temporary Hiatus

Sorry I haven't been very active lately. There's been a lot going on. I do have unfortunate news. Due to an increase in rent, I have to move, and cannot continue to do grooming and boarding at the location I'll be staying at.

We will still be trimming at the same location on weekends through July 30th. But after that, we will have to take a little break, while we find another location. This is only temporary! We're trying our hardest to find a way to continue doing what we do. If anyone knows of somewhere we could continue grooming, please message the page. We love what we do and love seeing you and your birds.

06/10/2022

It's a very special today... an absolute legend turned 7 years old! 

Happy birthday Derpy! We love you so much, and you bring so much light to our lives ❤

06/05/2022

This is Sosza! Don't let his petite size fool you, he is an amazon parrot! His species isn't common in the pet trade, so he's the first and only one of his kind we've seen. Can anyone guess what species of amazon he is?

06/02/2022

Happy

Derp fact: Derpy loves exploring her mechanical abilities with foot toys. She has a varied collection of them to keep her mind sharp!

05/27/2022

One of the nice things about being a parrot groomer is the ability to groom your own flock. Although Mango the Blue & Gold Macaw is my sister's bird, he's been in the family for almost 17 years now! Isn't he just fabulous??

05/26/2022

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Derp fact: Derpy's irises appear to be nearly black most of the time, but in direct sunlight, we can see their true color!

05/21/2022

Last weekend we got to see Peaches (Lovebird) and Cody (Cockatiel), the cutest little odd couple 🥰

Disclaimer: Always use supervision when introducing birds to each other, especially if they're different species. It's never a guarantee that any two birds along, even if they're the same kind.

05/19/2022

Happy
We have available appointment slots for grooming this weekend. There are also cages open for boarding the weekend of Memorial Day! Message us to schedule an appointment, before we're all booked up! 😊

05/17/2022

Foraging is very beneficial for our birds. Parrots are incredibly intelligent and require lots of mental and physical stimulation. This document has some great tips and ideas!

Foraging Made Easy: Foraging and enrichment for birds does not require a huge amount of training or time. Simple changes can make a big impact. For example, try cutting known food items into new shapes! Click the link below to download AAV’s foraging handout.
https://www.aav.org/resource/collection/AE20E93E-0F61-4C20-AB88-E237BD795B43/foraging.pdf

05/14/2022

Today we got to transform one of the most unique beaks we've ever encountered. We've seen bottom beaks that are split into two, but Akie the Jardine's bottom beak is split into 3! It was definitely a challenge, but we were able to get his beak very close to normal.

05/12/2022

Derp fact of the week:
Have you ever noticed anything unusual about Derpy's right foot? She has an extra toe! We've only seen a couple examples of parrots with extra toes. Derpy's is on the bottom of her foot, and it has no nail. The shape of it may look familiar if you like to eat Chex Mix... 😉

05/07/2022

Meet Beau the Bourke’s parakeet.
Bourke’s parakeets are unique for their large eyes and ability to see in the dark! Beau enjoys flying around the bird room when it is dark and the other birds cannot see. He does this every night around 10 pm. Then, he retreats to his cage to sleep for the night.
Wild Bourke’s parakeets are observed in Australia becoming active before sunrise and after sundown, gathering food and water with little competition from other birds. They are not truly nocturnal, but they have remarkable night vision.

Leave a comment below to share any pictures or tidbits about your feathered friends!

05/06/2022

Happy Derpsday!
Derpfact of the week:
Derpy's beak is short but strong! She has no problem munching on hard foods, even almonds!

05/05/2022

Happy everyone! Post pictures of your feathered babies in the comments below 😊

05/01/2022

Here's a few green gals from this weekend!

05/01/2022

04/29/2022

Happy Derpsday!
Derp fact of the week:
Derpy's color mutation is cinnamon blue, which is highly recessive and only seen in captive bred birds. In the wild, quakers are green so they can blend in with their environment.

04/26/2022

Homer aka Homie was such a good boy during his stay 😊

04/24/2022

We're now on Instagram!
Please follow us at to stay updated and see the beautiful birds we get to work with.
Here's "Pigeon" the pigeon with a scissor beak. We don't groom outdoor birds, due to the risk of contamination. We only trim strictly indoor birds.

04/21/2022

Happy Derpsday: Throwback edition!

Have you wondered why Derpy has a short beak? She had bad parents! One of them bit part of her beak off the day she hatched. She had to be separated and raised by hand from day one.
Baby birds have soft beaks which are not yet fully developed, so Derpy healed quickly and adapted. Most parrots you see with a beak like this were injured very young, and fortunately have no memory of the injury.

04/20/2022

I'll never get tired of having dance sessions with Samson 😂

04/18/2022

Benji the yellow- crowned amazon was so much fun to work with! He had the spunkiest personality and did great during his transformation

04/17/2022

Happy Easter!!!
It's time to announce the surprise we have:
We now have punch cards that allow you to get 1 bird trimmed for half off, after 5 trim sessions with us!
Those of you who have already brought your birds will get a punch card with 2 punches, the next time you come see us.

04/16/2022

It was great to see some new faces today! Mickey the cockatiel is just one of the birds we had the pleasure of meeting 😊

04/14/2022

Happy Derpsday!
Derp fact:
This sentient cotton ball makes sure she has an audience before every bath

04/14/2022

Easter weekend availability:
We will be closed for grooming on Sunday, April 17th so we can spend time with our feathered babies and families. We will still be trimming this Saturday!
If you need your bird(s) to be watched, they can still be dropped off/ picked up on Sunday.
We are also excited to announce we have a surprise for you all, that will be announced on Easter!

04/13/2022

We loved seeing Emery the blue-throated macaw and Chico the quaker! They're such good boys.
They're always such a joy to work with 😊

04/10/2022

Please be on the look out for Lucky the cockatiel. He flew away near Wall Street Diner and has been missing since 4/02. His owner is heartbroken and needs to be reunited with her baby. Let's help bring little Lucky home ❤

04/10/2022

Thank you so much for 100 likes! We appreciate all your support, and love seeing you and your birds 😊