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| THE PURCHASING PROCESS |
| Closed Breeding Aviary Located in Frederick, Maryland |
PUTTING A HOLD ON A BABY…
Due to the website being updated every Sunday evening, The Feathered Coop does not maintain a waiting
list, therefore, putting a baby on hold is done so on a first come, first serve basis. You are welcome to
select an available baby either from the website or by visiting the aviary (by appointment only). Once you
have made your decision, you need to email Christine Bradley at cbradley@thefeatheredcoop.com stating
that you are interested in placing Baby 08-XXX on hold, along with all your contact information. An email
confirming your interest will be sent back along with details on how to send a deposit, if one is required. To
be on the safe side, we prefer not to place any baby on hold until it has made its appearance on the
website.
At this point, the website will be updated the following Sunday to show that the baby you are interested in is
“On Hold”. There is nothing but time between you and your baby so this is a good time to get a cage, toys,
food, etc together for your new addition. Here are some websites we recommend for these items:
CAGES
Bird Cages 4 Less: http://www.birdcages4less.com/
Windy City Parrot: http://www.windycityparrot.com/page/Windycityparrot/CTGY/cages
Drs. Foster & Smith: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=5059+10346
That Pet Place: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/22319/category.web
TOYS (Atleast 3 toys plus a swing should be in the cage)
Windy City Parrot: http://www.windycityparrot.com/page/Windycityparrot/CTGY/parrottoys
Drs. Foster & Smith: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=5059+5648
That Pet Place: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/22385/category.web
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
Travel Cage: There is no need to bring a carrier for your baby, unless you want to, as boxes will be provided to
ensure that your little one has a safe ride home.
Play Stand
Cuttlebone
Sand Perch
Cleaner
First Aid Kit
FOOD - A bag of the food (pellet and/or seed) that your baby has been eating will be provided at pickup.
Beaver Creek Aviary aka For Your Bird: http://www.foryourbird.com/
Finches
ABBA Finch Seed (100%)
Nemeth Farms Spray Millet (Treat Only)
Parakeets, Lovebirds, Parrotlets, Cockatiels, Quakers
50/50 mix of Roudybush Daily Maintenance Crumble Size (50%) and
ABBA Parakeet/Lovebird Seed (50%)
Nemeth Farms Spray Millet (Treat Only)
Conures, Amazons
75/25 mix of Roudybush Daily Maintenance Mini or Small Size (75%) and
ABBA Parrot Seed (25%)
Goldenfeast Tropical Fruit Pudding Blend (Dried Fruit Mix - Treat Only)
It is highly recommend having some spray millet available for your new little one as they will be nervous and
may not eat as they should for a couple of days and I have yet to find a bird that won't eat the spray millet so
if they atleast eat that, they will be okay until they get adjusted.
AVIAN VETERINARIAN
Due to busy veterinarian practices, it would be recommended to schedule an appointment with your avian
vet as soon as you are notified that your baby is ready. A list of avian veterinarians will be provided to you
when you pick up your baby but if you wanted to locate one ahead of time, please visit: www.lafeber.
com/FindALocal/Vet/default.aspx.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LIVING WITH A PARROT
We highly recommend you read Things You Should Know About Living With A Parrot located at http://www.
thefeatheredcoop.com/LivingWithAParrot.doc. This document is a wealth of information pertaining to pet
birds.
WHEN YOUR BABY IS READY TO GO HOME…
Decisions on when a baby is ready to go home or not are done on the weekends and once your baby is
ready, the status on the website will change from “On Hold” to “On Hold & Ready To Go Home” and you will
receive an email the following Monday to set up an appointment for the following weekend. We will not let
your baby go before that weekend, as we like to have that week to make sure all is well and that your baby
will be okay when it leaves us. With that said, if we feel that something may be hindering the well being of
your baby, we reserve the right to postpone the date that your little one can go home and will notify you as
soon as possible.
Due to full time employment away from the aviary, appointments are generally on the weekends only. We
normally take appointments every hour starting at 11AM until whenever on Saturday and Sunday unless
otherwise indicated in the email sent to you to set up an appointment.
DIRECTIONS
http://www.thefeatheredcoop.com/Directions.htm
PAYMENT
Cash is the preferred form of payment. We do not accept personal checks or credit cards but these items
can be used through PayPal should that be your choice of payment. A laptop can be provided should you
want to pay this way when you arrive, otherwise, PayPal payments can done ahead of time. MD sales tax
is included in the price of the bird so if the website says your bird will cost $75, then that is all you will
need. If toys or food are purchased, 6% MD sales tax will be added.
WING CLIPPING / NAIL CLIPPING
Your baby will have its wings clipped before it leaves The Feathered Coop unless you have requested
otherwise. This is something that needs to be done every 6 months and is offered free of charge by The
Feathered Coop as long as you bring the bird back to us. Please note that although the birds wings may
be clipped, they will still be able to fly a little, typically across and down. When your bird is able to fly across
and up, it is time for a clipping. A diagram on clipping the wings and nails will be provided when you pick
up your baby.
If you request not to have the wings clipped, we reserve the right to clip them if we feel that your baby's life
may be in jeopardy when and/or if your baby were to take flight. Your baby's wings will grow back at their
first molt, normally at six months of age, so if you desire to have a full flighted bird, you will be able to at that
time.
QUESTIONS
If you should have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to email or call us.
Due to the website being updated every Sunday evening, The Feathered Coop does not maintain a waiting
list, therefore, putting a baby on hold is done so on a first come, first serve basis. You are welcome to
select an available baby either from the website or by visiting the aviary (by appointment only). Once you
have made your decision, you need to email Christine Bradley at cbradley@thefeatheredcoop.com stating
that you are interested in placing Baby 08-XXX on hold, along with all your contact information. An email
confirming your interest will be sent back along with details on how to send a deposit, if one is required. To
be on the safe side, we prefer not to place any baby on hold until it has made its appearance on the
website.
At this point, the website will be updated the following Sunday to show that the baby you are interested in is
“On Hold”. There is nothing but time between you and your baby so this is a good time to get a cage, toys,
food, etc together for your new addition. Here are some websites we recommend for these items:
CAGES
Bird Cages 4 Less: http://www.birdcages4less.com/
Windy City Parrot: http://www.windycityparrot.com/page/Windycityparrot/CTGY/cages
Drs. Foster & Smith: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=5059+10346
That Pet Place: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/22319/category.web
TOYS (Atleast 3 toys plus a swing should be in the cage)
Windy City Parrot: http://www.windycityparrot.com/page/Windycityparrot/CTGY/parrottoys
Drs. Foster & Smith: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=5059+5648
That Pet Place: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/22385/category.web
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
Travel Cage: There is no need to bring a carrier for your baby, unless you want to, as boxes will be provided to
ensure that your little one has a safe ride home.
Play Stand
Cuttlebone
Sand Perch
Cleaner
First Aid Kit
FOOD - A bag of the food (pellet and/or seed) that your baby has been eating will be provided at pickup.
Beaver Creek Aviary aka For Your Bird: http://www.foryourbird.com/
Finches
ABBA Finch Seed (100%)
Nemeth Farms Spray Millet (Treat Only)
Parakeets, Lovebirds, Parrotlets, Cockatiels, Quakers
50/50 mix of Roudybush Daily Maintenance Crumble Size (50%) and
ABBA Parakeet/Lovebird Seed (50%)
Nemeth Farms Spray Millet (Treat Only)
Conures, Amazons
75/25 mix of Roudybush Daily Maintenance Mini or Small Size (75%) and
ABBA Parrot Seed (25%)
Goldenfeast Tropical Fruit Pudding Blend (Dried Fruit Mix - Treat Only)
It is highly recommend having some spray millet available for your new little one as they will be nervous and
may not eat as they should for a couple of days and I have yet to find a bird that won't eat the spray millet so
if they atleast eat that, they will be okay until they get adjusted.
AVIAN VETERINARIAN
Due to busy veterinarian practices, it would be recommended to schedule an appointment with your avian
vet as soon as you are notified that your baby is ready. A list of avian veterinarians will be provided to you
when you pick up your baby but if you wanted to locate one ahead of time, please visit: www.lafeber.
com/FindALocal/Vet/default.aspx.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LIVING WITH A PARROT
We highly recommend you read Things You Should Know About Living With A Parrot located at http://www.
thefeatheredcoop.com/LivingWithAParrot.doc. This document is a wealth of information pertaining to pet
birds.
WHEN YOUR BABY IS READY TO GO HOME…
Decisions on when a baby is ready to go home or not are done on the weekends and once your baby is
ready, the status on the website will change from “On Hold” to “On Hold & Ready To Go Home” and you will
receive an email the following Monday to set up an appointment for the following weekend. We will not let
your baby go before that weekend, as we like to have that week to make sure all is well and that your baby
will be okay when it leaves us. With that said, if we feel that something may be hindering the well being of
your baby, we reserve the right to postpone the date that your little one can go home and will notify you as
soon as possible.
Due to full time employment away from the aviary, appointments are generally on the weekends only. We
normally take appointments every hour starting at 11AM until whenever on Saturday and Sunday unless
otherwise indicated in the email sent to you to set up an appointment.
DIRECTIONS
http://www.thefeatheredcoop.com/Directions.htm
PAYMENT
Cash is the preferred form of payment. We do not accept personal checks or credit cards but these items
can be used through PayPal should that be your choice of payment. A laptop can be provided should you
want to pay this way when you arrive, otherwise, PayPal payments can done ahead of time. MD sales tax
is included in the price of the bird so if the website says your bird will cost $75, then that is all you will
need. If toys or food are purchased, 6% MD sales tax will be added.
WING CLIPPING / NAIL CLIPPING
Your baby will have its wings clipped before it leaves The Feathered Coop unless you have requested
otherwise. This is something that needs to be done every 6 months and is offered free of charge by The
Feathered Coop as long as you bring the bird back to us. Please note that although the birds wings may
be clipped, they will still be able to fly a little, typically across and down. When your bird is able to fly across
and up, it is time for a clipping. A diagram on clipping the wings and nails will be provided when you pick
up your baby.
If you request not to have the wings clipped, we reserve the right to clip them if we feel that your baby's life
may be in jeopardy when and/or if your baby were to take flight. Your baby's wings will grow back at their
first molt, normally at six months of age, so if you desire to have a full flighted bird, you will be able to at that
time.
QUESTIONS
If you should have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to email or call us.