Bird Boarding at Smith's Pets

Safe, Professional Bird Boarding in Stockton-on-Tees

Going away and need someone you can trust to care for your bird?

At Smith's Pets, we provide dedicated bird boarding services for a wide range of companion birds, giving owners peace of mind while they're away. Whether you're heading off for a weekend break, a business trip or a longer holiday, our experienced team will ensure your bird receives the care, attention and daily monitoring they need.

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Why Choose Smith's Pets for Bird Boarding?

We understand that birds are intelligent, sensitive animals that thrive on routine and consistency.
Our team takes the time to understand your bird's individual needs, helping to make their stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

When your bird stays with us, they benefit from:

  • Daily welfare and health monitoring
  • Fresh food and clean water every day
  • Experienced animal care staff
  • Clean and secure accommodation
  • Feeding routines tailored to your bird where possible
  • Prompt communication if any concerns arise

Whether you own a budgie, cockatiel, African Grey or another companion bird, we'll work with you to ensure they're cared for properly during their stay.

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What Birds Do We Board?

We regularly accommodate:

Companion Birds

  • Budgies
  • Cockatiels
  • Lovebirds
  • Conures
  • Parakeets

Parrots

  • African Greys
  • Amazons

Aviary Birds

  • Canaries
  • Finches

If your bird isn't listed above, please get in touch and we'll discuss whether we can accommodate them.

What's Included in Your Bird's Stay?

We know how important your bird is to you, so we treat every boarding guest as if they were our own.

During their stay, your bird will receive fresh food and clean water every day, along with regular welfare checks from our team. We'll monitor how they're eating, drinking and behaving, and if anything doesn't seem right, we'll be in touch straight away.

Accommodation is kept clean, secure and comfortable, and we'll work with you before their stay to understand any particular requirements, preferences or routines that help them feel at home.

Whether they're staying for a few days or a few weeks, our goal is to make sure they're well cared for while giving you complete peace of mind while you're away.

Medication & Special Care Requirements

If your bird requires medication or additional support, please discuss this before booking.

Many requirements can be accommodated, but we always prefer to discuss them in advance to ensure we can provide appropriate care.

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Is Bird Boarding Stressful?

Most birds settle surprisingly well when their basic needs and routines are maintained.

However, every bird is different.

We've created a separate guide covering:

  • How birds adapt to boarding
  • What signs of stress look like
  • How we help birds settle
  • Whether boarding is suitable for nervous birds

[Read: Is Bird Boarding Stressful for Birds?]

What Should I Bring?

We recommend bringing:

  • Your bird's normal food
  • Favourite treats
  • Any medication
  • Emergency contact details

You may also wish to bring familiar toys or accessories if your bird benefits from them.

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FAQs

Should My Bird Stay in Our Cage or Their Own?

Many owners ask whether it's better to bring their bird's cage. The answer depends on the individual bird.

Bringing Your Own Cage

Benefits: Familiar surroundings, Reduced stress for some birds, Familiar feeding locations, Familiar perches and toys
Potential downsides: Larger cages can be difficult to transport, Some cages may not be suitable for boarding

Using Smith's Pets Accommodation

Benefits: Purpose-prepared accommodation, Easy drop-off and collection, Professionally maintained housing
Potential downsides: Some birds may take a little longer to settle

If you're unsure which option is best, our team can advise during booking.

How early should I book?

As early as possible, particularly during school holidays and summer periods as spaces do tend to fill up quickly.

What happens if my bird becomes unwell?

We'll contact you immediately using the emergency details provided during booking.