For Times When Your Budgies Need To Be Looked After
There will be times in your busy life when your birds need to be taken care of and you need somebody trustworthy and knowledgeable to give them the care they deserve. PLEASE DO NOT JUST LEAVE THEM SEED AND WATER AND EXPECT THEM TO SURVIVE, there is a good chance they will not. Give them the love and attention you would give yourself and get them professionally cared for.
Total cost for 1 or 2 budgies in the same cage is just
- 1 - 6 days – $9.00 per day
- 7 - 29 days – $8.50 per day
- 30 - 60 days – $7.00 per day
- 61 days or more - $5 per day
For more than 2 birds, we charge $1.50 per night per extra bird.
For Cockatiels, Ringnecks and Conures, please add 20% to the above rates
If you have a ‘mixed bunch’ or need long term stay, please ask for a quote.
We have a $40 minimum charge of per stay
Absolute Care
Your birds will be taken care of in the same way that we lavish care and attention on our own birds with fresh fruit & veggies and quality seed daily, fresh water is changed twice a day and there is human contact throughout the course of every day.
Need an Update?
We are happy to send a photo or video to you while you are away along with text updates and news when applicable.
Need Help Breaking Bad Habits?
If you have budgies that have any bad habits like biting or non tameness, let us know and we will do our best to change their habits while they are with us (there is a small additional charge for this).
Bird Sitting & Care Frequently Asked Questions
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Total cost for 1 or 2 budgies in the same cage is
1-6 days – $9.00 per day
7-29 days – $8.50 per day
30 - 60 days – $7.00 per day
61 days or more - $5 per day
For more than 2 budgies, we charge $1.50 per night per extra budgie.
For Cockatiels, Ringnecks and Conures, please add 20% to the above rates
If you have a ‘mixed bunch’ or need long term stay, please ask for a quote.
We have a $40 minimum charge
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Your birds will receive the same loving care we give our own. This includes:
- Fresh vegetables and quality seed daily
- Fresh water changed twice a day
- Regular human interaction and attention throughout each day
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Yes, please bring your birds in their own cage, as long as it’s not excessively large. If that’s not possible, we can provide a suitable cage for $15 per stay.
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Yes, we can administer worm treatment ($35), mite treatment ($35), vitamins ($35), or any other necessary medication. You’ll only pay for the medicine used, and any leftover will be given to you for future use when you pick up your birds. Wing trims are free of charge.
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Absolutely! We’re happy to send you photos of your birds while you’re away, just let us know if you’d like them.
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We’ve spent 50 years building our reputation with loving, professional care. Budgies and cockatiels are our life, and we’re proud to have 5-star ratings from happy customers.
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As soon as you know your holiday dates, please get in touch. If something urgent comes up, like sudden illness or urgent travel, we’re happy to help out at short notice.
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Yes! If your budgies bite or need help becoming tamer, let us know. We’ll do our best to work on their behaviour while they stay with us for a small additional charge).
Contact Us
Please get in touch with your dates as soon as you know them. If something unexpected happens - we’re always happy to assist at short notice. Simply call or text 0412 993 334 and we’ll make sure you feel fully confident and cared for every step of the way. Use the form below to make an enquiry if you prefer....
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Over 8 acres of manicured grounds located in Mudgeeraba
Family-owned
Over 50 years Experience breeding & caring for budgies and cockatiels
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Available from 8 am to 8 pm
We are closed Wednesdays