We now have a stainless steel Freedom Cage to board your Hyacinth Macaw!
We also offer a choice of locations within our home and rescue area to board your bird. You know your bird best, so you may choose where you feel your bird will be the most comfortable.
Q: What amenities are included in the daily boarding fee?
A: We supply a cage of appropriate size, a morning meal of fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains, an afternoon
meal of pelleted food and seeds (we have Harrisons, Roudybush, Lafebers, Volkman’s and Zupreem available), and an evening snack of in-shell almonds and/or Nutriberries.
Fresh filtered water is changed at least twice per day, one-on-one attention provided several times per day, and supervised out-of-cage time whenever possible. We do not charge for administering medication, nail/wing trims, or daily showers.
Q: What do I need to prepare for my bird’s visit?
A: Each bird coming to stay overnight at “The Village” is required to have a negative Psittacosis test result within the last 12 months. If your bird is under 2 years old, a Polyoma vaccine is also required. This is for the safety of the other birds here, as well as your bird. We can refer you to our avian vet or help you find one in your area.
Q: What do I need to bring with my bird?
A: You will need to provide a transportable cage or carrier, a water bottle if your bird uses a bottle rather than a bowl, the Boarding Agreement, and all vet info. You may bring whatever else you know will make your bird more comfortable. Favorite toys, perches, and snacks are often a good idea.
Q: Why should I board my bird with you rather than at the vet’s office or have a friend look in on my bird while I am gone?
A: Taking care of birds is our full-time job. We have experience working with the smallest of finches to the largest of macaws and cockatoos. We love what we do, and your bird will love staying here and playing with us all day! Your bird will never be left alone for hours. You won’t have to worry if your bird spilled or pooped in their water. You won’t have to worry about your bird getting hurt and not being found for hours. You won’t have to worry about your bird being left during storms. We have that all covered for you. Most importantly, 100% of your boarding fee goes directly to the care of the rescued birds. We do not take any fee for ourselves. We help you; you help The Village birds. It is a win-win!
Q: What is the cost per day to board my bird?
A: If you drop off your bird after noon, you will only be charged a half day. If you pick up your bird before noon, you will only be charged a half day. Because we are so close to the airport, boarding appointments are flexible for your convenience.
- For tiny birds, such as finches, parakeets, canaries, etc, the fee is $8.00 per day, per cage.
- For Cockatiels, the fee is $10.00 per day, per cage.
- For small birds, such as Sun Conures, Rosellas, and Meyers, the fee is $12.00 per day.
- For medium birds, such as Pionus, Ringnecks, and Goffins Cockatoos, the fee is $15.00 per day.
- For large birds, such as African Greys, Amazons, and larger Cockatoos, the fee is $18.00/day.
- For extra-large birds, such as the Blue and Gold or Greenwing Macaw and Moluccan Cockatoo, the fee is $20.00 per day.
- Hyacinth Macaws, due to cage size and availability, the fee is $22.00 per day. This includes 3 Macadamia nuts per day.
There are grants available to provide no-cost or low-cost boarding in the event of a documented emergency. These are available on a very limited basis. Please inquire.
Georgia Cage Bird Society members receive a 10% discount!
