Grooming Services

Basically Birds recognizes that Grooming is important to your bird's security and well being. We have the experience and skill required to meet your bird's grooming needs safely, swiftly, and inexpensively. Some of our clients, although they have the skill to groom their birds themselves, nevertheless prefer to have it done by professionals. Not all birds accept being groomed without protest, and will resist vigorously, and even bite if not gently but firmly controlled. By having Basically Birds groom your birds, any blame your bird feels is transferred to us, while you become the knight in shining armor who rescues your bird from a bad experience. At Basically Birds we've groomed countless birds over the years. Your bird's safety is our number one concern. Equally important is our concern for your time and convenience. Ordinarily, your bird's grooming can be completed in just a few minutes "while you wait."

Grooming involves a bird's wings, nails and beak. When its wings are properly clipped, a bird can "take off" without risk of being injured by flying into a wall or window, or of flying out a window or door and escaping. Instead, it will simply glide smoothly and safely to the floor. Wing clipping must be done properly. Excessive clipping will leave a bird unable to glide, with the result that it could fall like a stone and be injured. Worse, improper clipping of immature feathers could precipitate severe bleeding and an immediate medical crisis.

Nail clipping is necessary because the nails of companion birds don't get the daily wear that would occur in the wild. As a result, the nails can become excessively long. Long nails are at risk of getting caught in a crevice or crack, or of severely scratching their owners.

Although beak trimming isn't required as often, it is occasionally necessary with some birds. For a number of reasons, a bird's beak may grow to exceed its normal length, making it more difficult for the bird to eat. A bit of judicious clipping solves the problem. Occasionally, a bit of beak clipping can help with a bird that's become a tad too nippy. Trimming that razor sharp rapier tipped beak can considerably reduce the damage done by a quick nip.

We groom all birds - finches to macaws and everything in between. Grooming is done by appointment only. We will make every effort to accommodate your situation and schedule, but be sure to call so you won't arrive at a moment when there's just too much going on for your bird's grooming to get the care and attention it warrants. Let us know what you want done and we will do it. If you're unsure, we'll be happy to advise you regarding your bird's needs at that time. Pricing depends on the size of the bird (the big guys cost more) and the specific services to be provided. When you call for your appointment, we'll be happy to quote you a price over the phone.