Does your feathered friend need a little maintenance? Exotic Wings offers professional bird grooming services by appointment!
Bird Grooming Services At Exotic Wings
With over 30 years of experience in bird grooming, Exotic Wings has corrected countless malformed beaks and some veterinarians refer their clients to us. Our grooming services are available by appointment during regular store hours, except on Sundays. We offer our grooming services for all birds! That includes large birds such as African Greys, Macaws and Cockatoos!
All birds must arrive in an appropriate travel carrier(s) for their appointment. Failure to do will result in refusal of service.
Details
- Appointments: Required (by half-hour intervals).
- Availability: Regular store hours apply, except Sundays.
- Limit: Up to 5 birds per appointment.
- Carrier Requirement: All birds must arrive in an appropriate travel carrier(s).
- Cost: Appointments are free to book; grooming fees apply per service, per bird (view our price chart & pricing tab on this page for more information).
Grooming Services Offered
- Nail Trimming - We typically recommend a bird's nails be trimmed 3-4 times a year or once a season. Some birds my require more.
- Beak Reshaping - Including correcting malformed beaks and "cleaning up" unattractive layers on larger birds.
- Flight Feather Trimming - Read this blog post to learn more about this topic.
Our goal is to groom each bird as quickly as possible to minimize stress. When grooming a bird's beak or nails we typically will use a specialized dremel tool to quickly "file" down the nails or beak to an appropriate length or size.
Cold Weather Advisory
During the colder months we ask that you have a blanket, towel, or some other form of cover to prevent your bird(s) from catching a chill. If you are travelling a long distance with your bird in the cold weather do not put water in which can be easily spilled (and possibly get the bird(s) wet) inside the carrier. Instead, offer cucumber, apple or melon.
- Covering - Use a blanket, towel, or other cover to prevent your bird from catching a chill. You should also pre-heat your vehicle before transporting the bird(s).
- Hydration - For long-distance travel in cold weather, avoid placing water in the carrier. Instead, provide cucumber, apple, or melon to keep your bird hydrated without the risk of spills. A wet bird is significantly more likely to catch a chill or get sick in the cold weather
Appointment Guidelines
- Timeliness - Please arrive at your appointment start time to avoid overlap. If you anticipate being late, call us at (519) 699-5656. We will do our best to accommodate you.
- Express Store - While your bird is being groomed, you can shop in our express store.
Disclaimer
Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. is not responsible for any medical conditions that may arise from the grooming of your pet. It is the customers responsibility to inform us of any possible health conditions a bird has before any grooming takes place. You know your bird best.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Prices Listed Are Per Service, Per Bird.
For example, a green-cheeked conure and a blue-and-gold macaw for wings and nails, would be calculated as such: (2 x $12) + (2 x $25) for a total of $74.00 plus tax.
Tiny - $8.00
All finches, Canaries, Doves & Pigeons, Quails.
Extra Small - $10.00
Budgies and English budgies, Parrotlets, Lineolated Parakeets, All lovebirds, Cockatiels, Kakarikis, Goldie's Lorikeets, Bourke's parakeets.
Small - $12.00
Sm. Conure(Green-cheeked, Peach-fronted, Dusky-headed, Sun, Jenday, Gold-capped, etc) , Quaker, Lories and lorikeets, Senegal, Meyer's, Ring-necked parakeet, Princess Parrot, Barraband's, Moustached parakeets, Plum-headed parakeets.
Medium - $15.00
Lg. Conure (Blue-crowned, Mitred, Golden, etc), Jardine's parrots, Orange-winged, Red-lored, White-fronted and other small Amazon parrots, Eclectus parrots, Congo and Timneh African Grey parrots, Alexandrine parakeets, Derbyan parakeets, Mynah birds, Hahn's, Yellow-Collared, Severe, and other mini Macaws, Goffin's, Lesser Sulphur-Crested and Bare-eyed cockatoos.
Large - $20.00
Double Yellow Head, Yellow Naped, Yellow Fronted, Mealy, Cuban, Blue-front Amazon Umbrella, Red Tailed Black, and most other Cockatoos.
Extra Large - $25.00
Blue & Gold, Green Wing, Buffon's, Military, Scarlet, Blue Head, Hyacinth MacawsMoluccan, Greater Sulphur-crested, and Palm cockatoos.
Senior's Program
Read more about our senior's discount program for the first Wednesday of each month. Terms and conditions apply.
How To Book Bird Grooming
- Choose your appointment date from the calendar.
- Select a time slot for your selected date. Time slots will appear in a dropdown list below the calendar.
- Confirm your booking time then click "NEXT".
- Enter your customer information (Name, Phone Number & Email).
- Fill in the additional information below & agree to the terms and conditions.
- Click "BOOK NOW" and you are all done!
Why Can't I Pay For Grooming Online?
We don't want to charge you until we have seen your bird and completed the grooming. Otherwise you may pay for services your bird doesn't end up needing!
I Have A Large Macaw, Can You Groom Them?
Absolutely! We can groom just about any bird from the smallest finches to the largest cockatoos and macaws. We do suggest that you call ahead to ensure we have someone here who is able to groom for the largest parrots.
How Many Birds Pet Appointment?
Our grooming appointments are made to accommodate up to 5 birds each, so long as each bird has their own suitable carrier.
When Is It Too Cold/Hot To Bring My Bird?
Most birds are hardy and tolerant of a range of temperatures. Very rarely do we reach temperatures that actually make it unsafe to transport birds (as long as the proper safety steps are taken).
With a proper cover fitted to a carrier and a preheated vehicle, birds can be safely transported as low as -25° C. On the other end of the scale, 30° C is getting too hot for safe transport.
Temperatures falling outside this range do not mean grooming appointments must be cancelled, there are just more precautions to be taken.
What Happens If I Miss An Appointment?
If you know you are not going to make it or are going to be late, please call us before your appointment time to inform us. We are more than happy to reschedule to the next available time for you. If you miss appointments routinely without informing us, we reserve the right to refuse service.
How Often Should My Bird Be Groomed?
Grooming frequency varies between individuals and species. Generally, nails will need to be done 3-4 times per year. Customers coming for wings trimmings are usually here 2-3 times per year. Beak trimming is much less predictable, if we are correcting a malformed beak we may need you here several times over the span of a few months. If it is cosmetic, you may have it done one or two times per year. Many birds don't ever need their beak trimmed. We will turn away a beak grooming if it is unnecessary.
First Wednesday Of Each Month
Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. is delighted to offer a special discount for our senior bird owners! On the first Wednesday of every month, customers aged 65 and up can enjoy half-price grooming services for up to five birds.
Details:
- Discount: 50% off grooming services
- Eligibility: Bird owners aged 65 and older (proof of age may be required)
- Limit: Up to five birds per visit
- When: First Wednesday of each month (if the first Wednesday falls on a day we are closed the offer is then moved to the next business day)
- Appointments: Required
Book your appointment today and take advantage of this special offer!
Bird Grooming Services At Exotic Wings
With over 30 years of experience in bird grooming, Exotic Wings has corrected countless malformed beaks and some veterinarians refer their clients to us. Our grooming services are available by appointment during regular store hours, except on Sundays. We offer our grooming services for all birds! That includes large birds such as African Greys, Macaws and Cockatoos!
All birds must arrive in an appropriate travel carrier(s) for their appointment. Failure to do will result in refusal of service.
Details
- Appointments: Required (by half-hour intervals).
- Availability: Regular store hours apply, except Sundays.
- Limit: Up to 5 birds per appointment.
- Carrier Requirement: All birds must arrive in an appropriate travel carrier(s).
- Cost: Appointments are free to book; grooming fees apply per service, per bird (view our price chart & pricing tab on this page for more information).
Grooming Services Offered
- Nail Trimming - We typically recommend a bird's nails be trimmed 3-4 times a year or once a season. Some birds my require more.
- Beak Reshaping - Including correcting malformed beaks and "cleaning up" unattractive layers on larger birds.
- Flight Feather Trimming - Read this blog post to learn more about this topic.
Our goal is to groom each bird as quickly as possible to minimize stress. When grooming a bird's beak or nails we typically will use a specialized dremel tool to quickly "file" down the nails or beak to an appropriate length or size.
Cold Weather Advisory
During the colder months we ask that you have a blanket, towel, or some other form of cover to prevent your bird(s) from catching a chill. If you are travelling a long distance with your bird in the cold weather do not put water in which can be easily spilled (and possibly get the bird(s) wet) inside the carrier. Instead, offer cucumber, apple or melon.
- Covering - Use a blanket, towel, or other cover to prevent your bird from catching a chill. You should also pre-heat your vehicle before transporting the bird(s).
- Hydration - For long-distance travel in cold weather, avoid placing water in the carrier. Instead, provide cucumber, apple, or melon to keep your bird hydrated without the risk of spills. A wet bird is significantly more likely to catch a chill or get sick in the cold weather
Appointment Guidelines
- Timeliness - Please arrive at your appointment start time to avoid overlap. If you anticipate being late, call us at (519) 699-5656. We will do our best to accommodate you.
- Express Store - While your bird is being groomed, you can shop in our express store.
Disclaimer
Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. is not responsible for any medical conditions that may arise from the grooming of your pet. It is the customers responsibility to inform us of any possible health conditions a bird has before any grooming takes place. You know your bird best.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Prices Listed Are Per Service, Per Bird.
For example, a green-cheeked conure and a blue-and-gold macaw for wings and nails, would be calculated as such: (2 x $12) + (2 x $25) for a total of $74.00 plus tax.
Tiny - $8.00
All finches, Canaries, Doves & Pigeons, Quails.
Extra Small - $10.00
Budgies and English budgies, Parrotlets, Lineolated Parakeets, All lovebirds, Cockatiels, Kakarikis, Goldie's Lorikeets, Bourke's parakeets.
Small - $12.00
Sm. Conure(Green-cheeked, Peach-fronted, Dusky-headed, Sun, Jenday, Gold-capped, etc) , Quaker, Lories and lorikeets, Senegal, Meyer's, Ring-necked parakeet, Princess Parrot, Barraband's, Moustached parakeets, Plum-headed parakeets.
Medium - $15.00
Lg. Conure (Blue-crowned, Mitred, Golden, etc), Jardine's parrots, Orange-winged, Red-lored, White-fronted and other small Amazon parrots, Eclectus parrots, Congo and Timneh African Grey parrots, Alexandrine parakeets, Derbyan parakeets, Mynah birds, Hahn's, Yellow-Collared, Severe, and other mini Macaws, Goffin's, Lesser Sulphur-Crested and Bare-eyed cockatoos.
Large - $20.00
Double Yellow Head, Yellow Naped, Yellow Fronted, Mealy, Cuban, Blue-front Amazon Umbrella, Red Tailed Black, and most other Cockatoos.
Extra Large - $25.00
Blue & Gold, Green Wing, Buffon's, Military, Scarlet, Blue Head, Hyacinth MacawsMoluccan, Greater Sulphur-crested, and Palm cockatoos.
Senior's Program
Read more about our senior's discount program for the first Wednesday of each month. Terms and conditions apply.
How To Book Bird Grooming
- Choose your appointment date from the calendar.
- Select a time slot for your selected date. Time slots will appear in a dropdown list below the calendar.
- Confirm your booking time then click "NEXT".
- Enter your customer information (Name, Phone Number & Email).
- Fill in the additional information below & agree to the terms and conditions.
- Click "BOOK NOW" and you are all done!
Why Can't I Pay For Grooming Online?
We don't want to charge you until we have seen your bird and completed the grooming. Otherwise you may pay for services your bird doesn't end up needing!
I Have A Large Macaw, Can You Groom Them?
Absolutely! We can groom just about any bird from the smallest finches to the largest cockatoos and macaws. We do suggest that you call ahead to ensure we have someone here who is able to groom for the largest parrots.
How Many Birds Pet Appointment?
Our grooming appointments are made to accommodate up to 5 birds each, so long as each bird has their own suitable carrier.
When Is It Too Cold/Hot To Bring My Bird?
Most birds are hardy and tolerant of a range of temperatures. Very rarely do we reach temperatures that actually make it unsafe to transport birds (as long as the proper safety steps are taken).
With a proper cover fitted to a carrier and a preheated vehicle, birds can be safely transported as low as -25° C. On the other end of the scale, 30° C is getting too hot for safe transport.
Temperatures falling outside this range do not mean grooming appointments must be cancelled, there are just more precautions to be taken.
What Happens If I Miss An Appointment?
If you know you are not going to make it or are going to be late, please call us before your appointment time to inform us. We are more than happy to reschedule to the next available time for you. If you miss appointments routinely without informing us, we reserve the right to refuse service.
How Often Should My Bird Be Groomed?
Grooming frequency varies between individuals and species. Generally, nails will need to be done 3-4 times per year. Customers coming for wings trimmings are usually here 2-3 times per year. Beak trimming is much less predictable, if we are correcting a malformed beak we may need you here several times over the span of a few months. If it is cosmetic, you may have it done one or two times per year. Many birds don't ever need their beak trimmed. We will turn away a beak grooming if it is unnecessary.
First Wednesday Of Each Month
Exotic Wings & Pet Things Inc. is delighted to offer a special discount for our senior bird owners! On the first Wednesday of every month, customers aged 65 and up can enjoy half-price grooming services for up to five birds.
Details:
- Discount: 50% off grooming services
- Eligibility: Bird owners aged 65 and older (proof of age may be required)
- Limit: Up to five birds per visit
- When: First Wednesday of each month (if the first Wednesday falls on a day we are closed the offer is then moved to the next business day)
- Appointments: Required
Book your appointment today and take advantage of this special offer!
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