When work, travel, or a weekend up at the cottage takes you away, your bird stays in steady, knowledgeable hands. We board parrots, songbirds, and everything in between right here in York Region — each one on its own care plan, with photos in your inbox while you're gone.
Ask any bird owner in Richmond Hill and you'll hear the same story: plenty of people will happily watch a dog or a cat, but hand someone a conure or an African grey and the confidence evaporates. We started Avian Haven precisely because companion birds deserve a sitter who reads body language, respects a flock animal's need for routine, and doesn't panic when a parrot decides to test the new arrangement.
No two birds get the same stay. We build each routine around your bird's diet, sleep schedule, noise tolerance, and temperament — whether you're a Bayview Hill family flying south for March break or an Oak Ridges commuter who simply needs reliable cover for a few busy weeks. You'll get honest daily updates the whole time, so the only surprise at pickup is how settled your bird is.
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Rates are set by the size of your bird, so a budgie owner isn't paying macaw prices. Every tier includes the same attentive daily care.
Budgies, Canaries, Finches, Doves, Lovebirds, Parrotlets. Per cage, max 2 birds.
Senegals, Ringnecks, Sun Conures, Pionus & similar sized parrots.
13% HST applied. There are no upsell tiers here — foraging enrichment, freshly prepped food, daily wellness checks, and your photo updates come standard with every single stay.
From a single finch to a Moluccan cockatoo, every species has its own diet, sleep, and handling needs. Tap your bird below for a dedicated boarding-care guide.
Four straightforward steps from first contact to happy pickup.
Tell us about your bird, the dates you need, and any special care requirements. We respond within 24 hours.
We discuss your bird's diet, routine, medical history, and personality to build a custom care plan before their stay.
Bring your bird and their belongings. We walk through the care plan together and get your bird settled in comfortably.
Receive daily photo updates throughout the stay. At pickup, we share a detailed care log of your bird's time with us.
A finch, a cockatiel, and a Moluccan cockatoo could not be more different in what they eat, how they sleep, and how much noise and company they need — and we've cared for all of them. Years of hands-on work with York Region's companion birds means we recognize the small signals owners worry about: a fluffed-up posture, a skipped meal, a change in droppings. That is the difference between someone who watches a cage and someone who genuinely cares for a bird.
Before the first overnight, we map out exactly how your bird likes its days — the brand of pellets, the bedtime cover, the words it loves to repeat. That plan travels with your bird, not a generic checklist.
Photos, a quick note on how much was eaten, and anything noteworthy about the day land in your messages on schedule. Whether you're a few minutes down Yonge or a continent away, you'll always know how your bird is doing.
Richmond Hill winters run cold and bone-dry while summers turn humid fast, and birds feel both. We hold a steady temperature and humidity year-round, sanitize between every guest, and house birds separately so no one shares more than the room.
Lights down at the same hour. The favourite perch in the right corner. The millet only on certain mornings. The radio left on low because that's how your bird falls asleep at home. These details are easy to overlook and impossible to fake — getting them right is exactly why families across Richmond Hill keep coming back rather than gambling on a general pet sitter.
I was nervous leaving my cockatiel Sunny for the first time, but the team at Avian Haven made the entire experience seamless. They followed his routine to the letter and sent me photos every day. Sunny came home happy and relaxed.
Finding a bird sitter who actually understands African Greys is rare. Avian Haven took the time to learn about Jasper's quirks, his favourite words, and his dietary preferences. The care log they gave me at pickup was incredibly detailed.
We boarded our two budgies for 10 days while on vacation and the extended stay service was excellent. The daily photo updates put our minds at ease, and both birds were in perfect health when we picked them up.
Keep your bird safe through Canadian winters, spring hormones, summer heat, and fall moulting season.
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Key questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and what quality professional bird care looks like.
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Everything you need to know about pellets, seeds, fresh foods, and species-specific dietary needs.
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Fill out our contact form with your bird's details, species, and the dates you need care. We respond within 24 hours.
We schedule a brief consultation to learn about your bird's diet, routine, personality, and any medical needs.
Bring your bird to our facility. We walk through the care plan together and make sure everything is in order.
Receive daily photo and video updates. When you return, we provide a detailed care summary.
Tell us about your bird and the dates you're away, and we'll walk you through how a stay works. Spaces around Richmond Hill's busy travel weeks fill early, so it's worth reaching out sooner rather than later.
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