Just wanted to check in with you and let you know how the Blue Front guy is doing. Here he is, talking and singing up a storm.I cannot believe how many words he knows. And he is just so smart. He tells me what he wants all the time. After we got past his bitey stage, he really came around as a wonderful companion. We really worked on training him and showing him his limits gently. Every day he allows more and more handling and will step up to anyone who comes over, he even asks to come see new guests by sticking his little foot out and saying "step up" We also accidentally potty trained him too. The vet was very impressed with his health and temperament when he got checked out too! He is more than I could have ever hoped for! I just ordered him some more of the bird farm blend. He is such a healthy eater and eats such a large variety of foods I don’t go through it very fast. He loves his veggies for sure, I give him all kinds and he adores jalapenos.
Thank you for such a great pet! Stephanie Frankhauser and Byron Solhei
This is a report about the great African Grey my wife and I bought from you. It's been a while now, so I hope you remember. We came to you in about October of 2018, looking for another Grey , after our little Grey died of a tragic kidney infection. We talked at length to you about buying a cage , because of which you named us your "poster children of cage purchases". You might also remember that my wife is German, and also that I was NOT in agreement with buying the bird because she initially wanted to hand feed one, and I was afraid she was just buying one that she could get at the moment to simply fill a need. She was caged with a young Jenday in the front room, to the right as you walk in.
With that all said, I can tell you that Julia (what we named her) is doing so well here. She immediately moved right in, acting like she never lived anywhere else. On the second day, she was already flying to be with me from the couch, a distance of about 10'. She's a very loving bird, very devoted to us, showing delight each day that we both arrive home from work. She started talking to us within months, but does only say "up", and only now and again. She's not the most enthusiastic talker, but that's more than ok.
Interestingly, as a baby just released from you, she weighed usually about 105 grams, and is now probably up in the 115-120 gram range, at maybe 8-9 months old. Our poor previous Grey weighed only 98 grams months before he died, and he was a 6 year old male. He was not undernourished or skinny. He was just small and at the proper weight for his size, and I know this because our vet weighed him and inspected his weight via keel bone protrusion. You really wonder if we didn't take good enough care of him to allow him a longer life than he would have had, looking at his weight (which was a possibility you mentioned).
Sorry that this report came so late. I left the job to Martina, but she never got around to it, so I did it myself. Better late than never. Thanks for taking care of us and the time you spent talking with us. It's always a joy to come and visit. We expect we'd like to come and just see somebirds (it's a nice thing to do even if we don't intend to buy any) and to buy some toys and supplies in the near future, and to maybe do that frequently throughout the year.
Best Regards,
Dan (and Martina)
I'm sure you don't remember me or Capone, but I bought a young male macaw parrot from you almost 8 years ago. When searching the web for bird toys Capone may actually play with ( He is way too mature and way too human to play with cheesy bird toys, so he thinks. Ha Ha) I came across your web site and thought I'd send you and your wife a little note. Capone is the sweetest and most gentle bird I've ever been around, and I'm a vet tech at a small animal/exotic practice, so I've met a few. I'm really not just saying that because he is mine, he is an amazing bird. Other than the occasional sunrise service he is perfect. (my fiance works 3rd shift) He is a total momma's boy, which is fine with me. Although he has his own voice he can mimic me perfectly, he likes to call for my fiance then laugh at him when he comes to see what "I" need. He also has quite the attitude sometimes. If I tell him he is being a bad bird he often replies, "I'm not a bad bird, I'm a green bird." Iv been trying like crazy to get him to say he is a baby, but he insists that he is in fact a green bird. And when he is being too loud he sometimes tells himself to be quiet. Last week he let out one good scream then said, "I'm serious Capone that's enough." But enough with the bird stories, I'm sure you hear them all the time.
Just want to let you guys know your bird is doing well and is loved very much.
Thanks so much, Randi and Capone
After weeks searching many websites, talking to several breeders, and carefully sifting through the mass of information I gathered, I contacted Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary and our emails and conversation was personable, informative, and thorough. Answered all of my questions, and provided additional specific tips for owning baby Blue and Gold macaws. My second call was to Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary, who is the primary care provider for all the babies from their infancy through to their weaning. He also answered several more questions and explained in great detail how they raised their babies. After several more calls to the Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary, I decided this was the right place to provide us with our new avian companion.
Sammy, our new baby B&G, weaned in late October. Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary prepared Sammy’s carrier for his flight home to us and after a slight weather delay, Sammy arrived. After the 50 minute drive home from the airport, we opened the front door of the carrier and Sammy came right out. Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary had told me he was a very sweet baby, so I confidently placed my hand firmly to his underbelly and gave him the command to step-up. He responded immediately and was very happy to be on my hand. Sammy is healthy, happy, and amazingly well-socialized. Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary not only raises and cares for the babies with excellence, but socializes them well so the babies are very comfortable being handled when you get them home. This makes bonding with your new avian friend much easier for both the bird and the human. Nothing is quite as satisfying as the confirmation that you made the right choice about where to obtain your companion bird; my wife and I made the right choice.
Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary , thank you so much for our adorable baby B&G. You both do such an excellent job with your baby birds. Sammy’s condition is amazing. He really is so much more than we ever thought possible. We couldn’t be happier with our new addition to the family and we are forever grateful to you. Rest assured that we will tell anyone looking for a tropical bird that the Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary is THE place to go if they want the best.
Warmest Regards,
Barry & Ellen
I want to thank you for the excellent job that you did raising my baby timneh. I have only had him home for 4 days but he has exceeded any expectations I may have had. The shipping experience was great and he arrived with minimal stress. He steps up for anyone, loves head scratches and loves exploring. We had his first veterinarian visit this morning and the doctor was extremely impressed! She walked out of the examining room and I overheard her conversation with one of her colleagues. The colleague made a comment about the doctor “being brave” and asked about “the bird”. I heard the veterinarian RAVE about how well socialized he (Neo) is and what a sweet bird he is. When she came back in with the results of the gram stain she informed us that no antibiotic treatment was necessary. She said that usually birds show some bacteria due to the stress of transitioning to a new home. She said that his results showed such minuscule bacteria that treatment was not needed.
He is also the first bird to have his picture on the wall in the examining room. I commented to the doctor that there were no birds. It was all dogs and cats. She said that the birds are so stressed that they can't get a picture. Seeing a picture of a toweled bird would not be good. So after the examination she sent a tech in to take his picture.
He is perfect and that is certainly a credit to his good breeding and his wonderful nurturing from you.
Thank you very, very much!
Barbara
Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary ,
I want to thank you for the great service you provided me. You communicated amazingly with me through the entire process. I received all the toys in the mail today. I will definitely inform others of your tip top service and support at Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary
Thanks for everything,
Wendy
Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary ;
I want to thank you so Very MUCH for the wonderful parrot we got from you. The Wait was well worth it. He is such a Darling birdand we can tell he was well loved by you before he was loved by us. You kept us well informed about him and his progress while we waited and that was GREAT!
He flew in with no trouble even though we were nervous about the flight- you guys were great at tracking him and keeping us Informed the entire time even down to the call when his flight landed at the airport.!!!! THANK YOU.....
He 'steps up' wonderfully and came to us with a vocab. That was just darling. He is learning something new everyday.
We were Nervous about purchasing a feather baby (you hear such things about parrots ) not being able to visit your store - but I HAVE TO SAY - THERE was no reason to be NERVOUS! (we know that now)
In the next year or so when we add another feather baby to OUR FLOCK FAMILY you most certainly are who we are calling!
You were GREAT in helping us choose the right cage and diet- even toys- and we will continue to order from you!!!!!!! NOT TO MENTION ALL MY QUESTIONS!!!!!!
Once Again- I want to THANK YOU and YOUR STAFF for the wonderful job you do!
RESPECTFULLY!!!!!!!!
Time and Cora Word
I brought my B&G in today for a DNA test... I just wanted to say your store is awesome! Your staff were very friendly and helpful. Your shop was SUPER clean. Your store is by far the best bird store I have been to and because I travel for my employer, I've been to a few in several different states. Thank you! Chris n Patty
Thank you all so much for my bird Marley. He is such a joy to us. Even though I am a small animal veterinarian, I have very minimal experience with birds, especially large birds and I had researched for years before getting a cockatoo. I came upon your web site and was very impressed with the variety of birds you had to offer, as well as the time you took answering my questions personally. I waited a year for my umbrella cockatoo, "Marley", but it was worth the wait. He is very well adjusted and I felt like he was exactly as you described him to me. I also appreciated your updates and emails about his progress. When he was being shipped to us, we were a little nervous, but you talked us through the process and everything went according to plan. We learn new things about each other every day, and I couldn't be more pleased.
Thanks again
Kathryn Bartlett,
Hi ,
I just wanted to congratulate you on an outstanding site. I especially like your account for each species. In my experience, you are right on the mark regarding the disposition, talking ability, etc. for each of the species you discuss.
I have had the good fortune of seeing most species of New World parrots in the wild, including almost all of the macaws. Your comments about their status in the wild, habits, etc. are also accurate.
Great site!
Bill Clark
Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary , I received my new cage. I want to thank you for recommending the smaller cage. It is perfect for my bird. I will tell my friends here about your company and will highly recommend you. This transaction was quick. Thank you.
Kandy Alters
Maya is at home and doing wonderful things! She is a very lovable bird. She preens me all the time while she rides around on my shoulder. I can tell she was well taken care of before I received her. She is already mumbling and trying to talk. That tells me that the staff spent a lot of time with her. I appreciate the time and concern from you, I've received a couple phone calls since I've picked up Maya, to make sure she is doing fine. This tells me that you really care about your babies. In the near future I will be in the market for another bird. Probably an African Grey. Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary will be the first to know. Again, thank you for everything
Shawn
Hi Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary ,
I hope you are doing well!
I just wanted to give you an update on Pancho (Black Palm Cockatoos ). He is one year old today (03/05/22) and doing great. He is talking pretty well and is doing great. He has developed quite a positive personality. He went to the Vet today for his one year well-bird checkup. The Vet was very impressed with him. I owe it all to the initial upbringing you and your folks provided him during the first four months of his life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! I have become very attached to this little guy and feel blessed to have the privilege to care for him.
He has learned to say:
Step up
Good boy
Hello Pancho
Hello Zazu
Bye-bye
What are you doing?
What?
Pretty bird
Pancho's a pretty bird
Oh boy
He Laughs
He whistles (the Cockatoo taught him)
Thanks again for bringing this wonderful bundle of feathers into my life!
Ron Tittle
Hi Blue Mountain Parrot Aviary,
I just wanted to let you know that our Little BABY is having lots and lots of fun here !!!!....He is playing on all his new portables... and having a ball.... He is adjusting to our GANG GREAT !!!!~~~~ He is a JOY !!!!~~~~ and VERY SMART !!!!~~~~
I took lots and lots of pictures.... As soon as I put them into the computer I will send you some !!!! ....HE LOVES THE CAMERA !!!!
He LOVES TV !!!!.... He loves to hang out with our GERONIMO... He is our little chatterbox and he talks and talks to him... They are really funny to watch.... Wherever our GERONIMO goes.... Our BABY wants to go....
Our new BABY eats everything !!!! I am so happy about that !!!! After his dinner we take him and GERONIMO to the den to watch TV with us.... He LOVES all his portables !!!! He stays there and plays.... (I got a beautiful new cage for him, I made him plenty of new toys and swings...etc....)
I just have to tell you.... THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!
I know I was a pain in the A........ about everything.... and you were right.... Everything went great !!!!~~~~ WONDERFUL !!!!~~~~!!!!
I now know that I WILL BE BUYING ALL MY PARROTS FROM YOU !!!!~~~~
Thanks again for your help... JUDY & the GANG
