Our Services
From a single afternoon to a month-long vacation, Milton Bird Boarding has a care plan that fits your needs and your bird's personality. Every service includes fresh food, enrichment, and daily photo updates.
Daily Bird Sitting
Our daily bird sitting service is ideal for Milton families who need dependable daytime care. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands, or just need a break, your bird will spend the day in a stimulating environment with experienced handlers who genuinely enjoy spending time with birds of all species.
Each day includes a tailored enrichment routine with foraging toys, music, and gentle socialization. We follow your bird's existing feeding schedule and dietary preferences, and we send you photo updates throughout the day so you always know how your feathered friend is doing.
- Full-day supervised care from morning to evening
- Species-appropriate meals prepared with fresh produce and quality seed or pellet mixes
- Rotating enrichment including foraging toys, music, and gentle socialization
- Photo and text updates sent throughout the day
- Quiet rest periods with access to a comfortable perch or enclosure
- Detailed handoff notes at pick-up covering your bird's day
Overnight Boarding
Sometimes your bird needs more than just daytime care. Our overnight boarding gives your companion a safe, quiet place to sleep with a consistent evening wind-down routine that mimics what they are used to at home. We dim the lights on schedule, minimize noise, and ensure each bird has their own comfortable space.
In the morning, your bird wakes up to a fresh breakfast and gentle interaction. We follow any specific routines you share with us, from favourite perching spots to preferred wake-up times, because we know the little details make all the difference for a happy, relaxed bird.
- Everything included in daily care plus overnight supervision
- Gradual evening wind-down routine to reduce stress
- Quiet, dark sleeping environment matched to your bird's schedule
- Morning health check and fresh breakfast upon waking
- Bedtime and wake-up times customized to your bird's routine
- Night monitoring to ensure safety and comfort
Extended Stay Boarding
Planning a longer trip? Our extended stay boarding is designed for stays of seven days or more, offering your bird a stable, enriching environment with consistent daily routines. We build a personalized care plan before your bird arrives so there are no surprises and your companion feels settled from day one.
Extended guests receive extra socialization time, rotating enrichment activities, and regular health observations. We send you detailed updates including photos and notes on behaviour, appetite, and mood so you can enjoy your time away with complete peace of mind.
- All daily and overnight care features included
- Personalized extended stay care plan developed before arrival
- Discounted rate of $28/day for stays of seven nights or more
- Extra socialization and out-of-cage time with experienced handlers
- Weekly detailed health and behaviour reports in addition to daily updates
- Rotating enrichment activities to prevent boredom during longer stays
What's Included With Every Stay
Fresh Food & Water
Clean, species-appropriate meals prepared daily using fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, and pellets matched to your bird's diet.
Enrichment & Stimulation
Rotating foraging toys, music, and interactive play sessions to keep your bird mentally engaged and happy throughout their stay.
Safe, Bird-Proofed Space
Our boarding area is free from household hazards, non-stick fumes, and other common dangers. Temperature and humidity are maintained for avian comfort.
Daily Updates & Photos
Receive photo updates and written notes on your bird's day including feeding, activity, mood, and any observations worth sharing.
Consistent Routines
We follow your bird's established schedule for sleep, feeding, and interaction so they feel at home from the moment they arrive.
Health Monitoring
We observe every guest closely for changes in behaviour, appetite, or droppings, and we contact you immediately if anything seems off.
Birds We Care For
We welcome all companion bird species at Milton Bird Boarding, from tiny finches to large macaws. If your bird is not listed, just ask.
Species-Specific Boarding Guides
Every species has its own quirks, so we have written detailed guides on how we care for the birds we are asked about most. Browse them or see all the birds we board.
Budgie Boarding
Flock-aware care, draft-free warmth, and active enrichment for budgerigars and parakeets.
Read the guideCockatiel Boarding
Gentle, predictable care with night-fright prevention for sensitive cockatiels.
Read the guideAfrican Grey Boarding
Steady routine and serious mental engagement for these brilliant, sensitive parrots.
Read the guideConure Boarding
Hands-on, noise-friendly, bite-aware care for loud, playful, clownish conures.
Read the guideLovebird Boarding
Pair-bond-aware, cosy, territory-savvy care for feisty little lovebirds.
Read the guideMacaw Boarding
Room to move, sturdy perches, and real engagement for big, brilliant macaws.
Read the guideLarge Parrot Boarding
Specialist care for the big birds Milton's kennels and pet resorts won't take: macaws, cockatoos, greys, and Amazons.
Read the guideBooking & Pricing Guides
Travelling soon or wondering what it costs? These guides walk you through planning bird care around a trip and what shapes your quote.
Vacation & Holiday Boarding
How to plan your bird's care around trips, March break, and the holidays, and why booking ahead matters.
Read the guideBird Boarding Cost
What drives the price, what's always included, and how to get a clear custom quote for your bird.
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