Bird House of Montague

2010-02-18T00:34:00.002-05:00

Well, the painting is almost finished now FINALLY! It is really looking different in the store now. I invite everyone to come by and take a look. We still have just a little painting left to do and even less wall paper to put up, then for the fun part.....hanging the pictures in places that look good and that the birds can not reach to chew on. Hmmm.......that task is harder than it sounds. We have lowered prices on most all the inventory also. We are just going crazy at the store slashing prices on birds first now most all the rest of the inventory!! You better come take advantage of it before the paint fumes wear off and we come back to our senses! Can't guarantee how long this will go on before we realize how nuts we are for doing this. Mention this blog for an additional discount from now until the end of February.

Status of Redecorating

2010-02-11T02:55:00.002-05:00

Ok, we are still redecorating the shop. However we are making progress daily. It has been a little tough to paint and wall paper the store when the store is open for business, so we have been spending a lot of days there after hours trying to get it all done. We are rearranging the store to make it more inviting and comfortable for our babies as well as our customers. When you come in to see the new changes please be patient and understanding with our current mess. We are working as quickly as possible to get finished so everyone can enjoy the new atmosphere we are creating. In addition to the new redecorating, like that is not a big enough project, we also purchased a new cash register system which is requiring us to do yet another inventory and input every single item by hand, so that creates another mess all by itself for everyone to deal with. So, again please overlook the mess we are making.

Bird House Updates

2010-02-05T01:05:00.003-05:00

Well this is my first blog since we purchased the shop at the beginning of this year and things are very busy right now. We have a lot of changes in the works. We will be adding a shopping cart to our website soon, but in the mean time check out the updates we have already made. We are also painting and redecorating the store for a nice clean face lift. We are restocking and ordering some new products to offer our customers. Our idea is a larger selection of great products. We are currently having a large bird sale right now as well, Blue and Gold Macaws and Lesser Sulfur Crested Cockatoos are up to 35% off select birds! Come by the shop and pick out the perfect addition to your family. And last but certainly not least, we are hosting a DNA and Micro Chipping Clinic at our store on March 7, 2010 at 1 pm, so if you want to know what your baby really is or if you want to make sure you never lose him or her especially during hurricane season, give us a call and make your reservation. We will need to know at least a week in advance how many of you will be attending so we make sure to have enough supplies for everyone interested. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Your continued business and support is greatly appreciated.

A New Owner of Bird House of Montague!!!

2010-01-01T09:31:00.003-05:00

Welcome to Scott and LeeAnna Fitzgerald, the new owners of Bird House of Montague! We are so pleased that such a wonderful Christian family is taking our place in this wonderful business! They are not only the new owners of the business, they are also our neighbors, and our brothers and sisters in Christ...we also worship our Lord in the same church!!! We are still part of a huge Bird House of Montague family!!! I will hang around the shop until they "kick me out :0)!" just to consult on birds, maybe sweep up from time to time...but mostly to play with the birds and visit with customers! I hope everyone comes by soon to meet the Fitzgeralds! Wonderful, wonderful bird-loving Christian people!!! P.S. The photo is missing one son!!! Yes, 3 boys and 3 girls!!! "The Brady Bunch!!!"

Hawkhead Parrot Return

2010-01-01T09:23:00.003-05:00

Our little Hawk Head Parrot was returned to us yesterday, 31 Dec 09, by the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Department detective! We were and are so very thankful and happy. He had been roughed up a little, and he was very hungry, thirsty, and had regressed back to being almost chicklike even with a little chick cry. After feeding and giving him water and lots of cuddle time for about 2 hours, he finally said "hi!" That was exactly what we were waiting on! He is so precious to us. Thanks to all who helped us look for him. The woman that stole him had a prior record and will be dealth with by authorities! We are so happy to have him back! Praise God for all good things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Help us find our Hawk Head Parrot

2009-12-23T12:27:00.003-05:00

A woman stole this parrot from our shop 22Dec09!!! Please help us locate this birdie...lots of people are very upset about this. We have the woman on the security video walking around and sitting in the shop holding different birds...then, walking out with our Hawk Head. Officials have been notified and they have security video...it will be posted on TV as well as everywhere else we can think of. The photos will posted in all official buildings. We will post flyers in every store, vet office, pet shops and everywhere else we can think of! Please help us locate our bird if you can! And, please pray he is returned to us and pray for his safety. There will definitely be a reward!!!!!

Hawk Head Parrot Stolen from Shop

2009-12-23T12:10:00.002-05:00

Yes, can you believe someone would stoop so low?!? We have the woman on our security video holding him and then walking to the other side of shop with him then out the door. Sheriff Dept doing investigation and will be posting crime photo with her face, vehicle, and Hawk Head. Local TV stations will have her video and photo of Hawk Head Parrot also...everyone seems very interested thinking they will be stealing from other pet/bird shop also. Please notify us if you have anyone trying to sell or give away a Hawk Head Parrot. 850-936-0188 850-916-3234

Our Annual Sale is Extended until Saturday 21st Nov

2009-11-17T10:41:00.003-05:00

Due to the Blue Angels Show last weekend and their HUGE attendance...we're extending our Annual Sale until this Saturday. Still 20 % off cages, playstands, toys, and 20# or larger bags of food. And, some great deals on birds!!!

Annual Sale

2009-11-09T11:50:00.002-05:00

Our annual sale, always the week before Thanksgiving, is beginning tomorrow and runs through Saturday...with refreshments on Saturday! 20% off all toys, cages, playgyms, and 20# or larger bags of food...AND special deals on all birds!!! Come join the fun!!!

Our Faithful Regular Customers

2009-10-22T00:54:00.003-04:00

Today, I noticed just how many of our customers have stuck with us through thick and thin through the years...it makes my heart feel great. It's been hard the last few months...but there they are continuing to patronize our shop, and coming in just to spend time and visit with us and the birds. I'm finding out that these are not just loyal customers...they are true friends and really family...and I appreciate them so very much. There are as many hugs shared at our shop as there are at family reunions!!! I pray our good Lord blesses them all greatly!!! Thanks everyone, Linda

Economy situation is scary!!!

2009-10-20T22:40:00.003-04:00

Yep, the economy situation IS scary! Small business' all around are closing!!! But, we thank our Lord, our customers are sticking by our side and keeping us open. We are so VERY thankful for them. Believe it or not...we still even have new customers coming in every week (sometimes every day) saying they have never seen anything like our shop! It makes us feel great that they are pleasantly surprised. The birds are so friendly...and always begging to be held. The inventory is still up as we prepare for the holiday season. We will still have our yearly sale and refreshments the weekend before Thanksgiving. We pray everyone will drop by and see us!

By the way, these are two of the baby blue and gold macaws that we have in the shop. And due to the economy...Paula is making some terrific deals. Our bird prices have never been so low!!! Especially the macaws! And, we still have a great selection of smaller parrats also!

See you at the shop! Linda

Updated photo on baby Blue and Gold in nursery.

2009-07-24T17:16:00.003-04:00

We have five baby B&Gs in nursery right now.

Update on Scarlet Macaw's colors!

2009-07-24T16:38:00.002-04:00

The baby Scarlets are growing so fast; and their colors are getting more beautiful every day!!!

Again...we have too many Blue and Gold Macaws

2009-07-17T14:14:00.003-04:00

Yep...I seems it happens every year now...our Blue and Gold Macaws give us too many babies! Not complaining of course, but we have to lower their prices, so we can make room for the other new babies coming in. If you can offer a Blue and Gold Macaw a loving home...call Paula (850 916 3234;) she is making great deals on them. We were selling them for $1550...now much, much lower. Call her! She'll even make you a great deal on a cage too! Some of them are completely weaned already, some will be ready in a month - a couple of months, some are still in the nursery, some coming in a few weeks. We will take 20% deposit as down payment on layaways.

Green Rump Parrotlet

2009-07-16T18:37:00.001-04:00

Just look at this little Green Rump Parrotlet

Parrotlets

2009-07-16T18:34:00.002-04:00

This is the first time we've had two kinds of parrotlets in the shop...Green Rumps and Pacific/Celestial. They are so tiny and cute.

MORE new babies!

2009-07-15T20:02:00.002-04:00

We now have Blue and Gold Macaw, Scarlet, Umbrella, Medium Sulphur Crested, Congo African Grey, Conure, Parrotlet, and MORE babies in our nursery right now!!! They are gorgeous and so sweet.

Lots happening now!!!

2009-07-02T18:54:00.002-04:00

So many babies to be handfed! Macaws, cockatoos, conures, greys, and more! Also, we're having some great deals made by Paula! Call her! 850-916-3234

New Babies are beginning to come in!

2009-03-21T22:50:00.002-04:00

It's so exciting when all the new babies start coming into the nursery! Today, a Medium Sulphur Crested Cockatoo and a Goffin Cockatoo were added. Sales are definitely picking up with Spring arriving also. The shop was packed again today! So much fun having everyone around playing with the birds.

Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Budgies, Quakers, and more...

2008-08-29T22:09:00.002-04:00

These birds are all on sale! Lots of cockatiels and lovebirds for only $25 each...our budgies are always only $15...and our Quakers are $200...we also have lots of little conures; green cheeks, cinnamons, pineapples,yellow sided, and black caps.

Overstocked with Blue and Gold Macaws!!!

2008-08-29T21:59:00.003-04:00

Well, it's nearing the end of the "baby season" and I'm glad!!! We have so many Blue and Gold Macaws, we're gonna have to have a huge sale!!! The babies just moved out of the nursery and into the shop area. So now, they are begging everyone that walks to by to "step up!" The are so sweet and loving, giving everyone hugs. Even though we are still hand feeding them once a day, I'm ready to go ahead and make some great deals with our layaway program. Actually, layaway is a great way to get them paid for before Christmas!

There are so many of the birds talking in the shop right now, it sounds more like a day care center than a bird shop! I would love for everyone to stop for a visit; you just gotta see and hear these little guys to really appreciate them.

Emerald Coast Bird Club

2008-08-11T12:14:00.002-04:00

Our Emerald Coast Bird Club meetings are always open to the public.
No "membership" or dues required...very casual, refreshments provided by Bird House of Montague and other guests, different subject matters and speakers (some time DVDs)at every meeting.
Door prizes!
Lots of fun!

First Sunday of every month at 2:00!

Y'all come now...ye hear!!!!

Baby Hawkhead is here!!!!

2008-08-11T11:48:00.003-04:00

Baby Hawkhead arrived Friday at 27 days old! So adorable! I sold my last one in June, and since we only get one a year...I was very excited to have this one come into our life! They are getting more and more rare around here. We also have some more new babies in the nursery...a Lesser Sulfur Crested Cockatoo, Severe Macaw, White Cap Pionus, Orange Wing Amazon, Umbrella Cockatoo, Timneh African Grey, 6 Blue and Gold Macaws, and 2 Greenwing Macaws. Our nursery is FULL of babies!!! And, there are still some more babies that on just one feeding a day in the shop...Maximillion Pionus, Blue Headed Pionus, Rainbow Lorikeets, Caiques, Blue Fronted Amazons, Yellow Nape Amazons, Blue and Gold Macaws, Cockatoos, Congo African Greys, Blue Crown Conures, and more!!! We still haven't sold all of our small conures...cinnomon, yellow sided, and black caps...AND, we still have Quakers!!! Blues and Normals!!! We also have the cutest Lutino Indian Ringneck! The Eastern Rosellas are still here too. So, I pray that someone sends us some interested customers soon! I'm hearing "Here I Come To Save The Day" from the Panama Amazons every morning and every evening and sometimes in the middle of the day...they are so funny singing! And they are beginning to learn everything that Tripper, my Double Yellow, says and sings too. With all the different kinds of birds right now, it has been a lot of fun just hanging around the shop and enjoying them and their antics!!!

Emerald Coast Exotic Bird Club Meeting

2008-08-04T11:37:00.002-04:00

Our club met yesterday, Aug 3rd; and we had a great time. We learned a lot from some DVDs by Tani Robar on training our birds tricks. She makes it seem so easy; I can't wait to try some of her techniques. We had one new member this month; and we had quiet a few of those attending the meeting take advantage of our 15% off toys, perches, playstands, and food. So, all in all it was a great meeting and great day for Bird House of Montague. We hope more new people will come to enjoy next month's meeting and take advanatage of the savings. We even had more birds go to their new homes...Sunday is becoming a busy day for us!

Too Many Blue and Gold Macaws! Help!

2008-07-15T16:53:00.002-04:00

We have three more fertile Blue and Gold eggs!!! Yikes!!! I have lowered the price of three of our Blue and Golds from last season to $1000. Send everyone our way! They are all sweet, hand fed and hand friendly of course! We also have $100 off all of last seasons birds...Cockatoos, Amazons, Macaws, Conures, and more!!! We are even selling our lovebirds for $25 each; we have some cockatiels for $25 each! This time of year it always gets crowded around here...so we have to lower the prices.