Sissy and family are champion show breeders. They spend about 100% of their time working with…read morebeautiful birds. I'm returning to Sissy's bird colony today to adopt a few more beautiful birds. Her environment is clean, professional, experienced, and birds are healthy. The people who leave false bad reviews because you don't know how to care for birds are awful. There are many factors involved with caring for birds from vitamins, environmental air, water, temperature, attention and what you feed them. It's most likely not the breeder who had caused your birds disorders; it's what's going into and around the birds. Sissy is professional and experienced with many birds, and would never cause issues to birds. Like I said, I'm a returning customer and if the birds and Sissy weren't fantastic, then I'd be going to Petsmart instead of driving 55 miles. This breeder is 100% highly recommended; she's wonderful!

Update on my previous review. People be careful or you could get into an emotional, mental and…read morefinancial roller coaster. I hesitated to write this and postponed it for three years, using the time to educate myself and connect with avian specialists and researchers. The fabulous macaw which we adore and purchased from Sissy has an incurable condition called Avian Ganglioneuritis which is passed vertically through the egg. Lilly (Sissy) denied responsibility even though I made clear I have no requests from her part and the only reason I contacted her was to inform her so she can test the breeding pair and save future owners from going through this ordeal. We all need to come forward in order to stop the spread of this horrible virus that will eventually result into a painful death of our most beloved feathered family member. For more information watch the Lafeber webinars on the topic or talk to your avian vet.

Yardbirds is a cute shop in the Far West End! It's a hybrid bird store mixed with cute gifts. I…read moreespecially like their animal-themed items and recently purchased a little wooden cat head. The price was reasonable. Service was friendly.

I went there for a specialty item. When I walked in it was empty, it took a second for me to be…read moregreeted, and I wasn't asked if I needed any help. The two employees working seemed awkward and didn't strike a conversation with me. I had to go out of my way to visit this store so I'm not sure I'll visit again.

(Review based on the bird department)…read more This place was absolutely FANTASTIC! I'm not a bird owner, just a person who likes to hang out with feathered friends every once in a while. The staff for the bird section was absolutely wonderful and answered all the questions we had. It's very important to consider that THESE ARE LIVING BEINGS. Treat them with respect, handle with care, etc. If you choose to handle the birds, there IS a possibility of you getting bit, clawed, pooped on, etc. and it's NOT anywhere close to zero. I advise being especially careful with the macaws, who bite HARD. They have very strong beaks, muscles, and claws that can easily punch holes in skin and scratch. Even the smaller birds are quite nippy, but aren't as likely to break skin (though they certainly do sometimes). Most of the nipping and biting can be attributed to affection, but is just as likely to cause infection (a fun play on words, but still true!). If you don't know how to handle birds, do not go in expecting to come out a professional, or go in with the expectation of all of the birds immediately loving you. These birds see upwards of hundreds of people a day and likely have no idea what to expect from you. I recommend talking with the employees, who I can't guarantee are all as nice as the people we talked to, but likely know the birds at least a little bit, and can help children and people wanting to interact in a safer way than just involving without caution.

I should have listened to the reviews and looked for another store…read more I have been looking for a parrot to bring into the family for a while. I've done plenty of research online, but this was my first time going to look at birds in person. Seeing this was a family run business, I decided to bring my business here rather than a big box store. Big mistake. Almost everyone working seemed to be stuck up teenagers and young adults. My family was in the store for about 30 min and not a single employee offered any assistance. Not even a simple hello. The bird section was absolute chaos. There's TONS of birds jammed into a small corner of the store which seems to be, by far, their most popular animal. The aisles are cramped and it's hard to hear anything with all the birds chirping away. There were 2 employees feeding/ tending to birds. They were pretty much ignoring everyone. I tried to ask a few questions about different species, yet I felt like an annoyance to them.. then I simply got told, if you're new to birds, just get a cockatiel. The guy wouldn't really give any information on any of the other species. I'm trying to make sure I have everything I need in my home before buying a bird, but it seems like they'd rather you just pay $$ now and quit bothering them. There's a bunch of signs up saying NO PICTURES everywhere. It felt like a prison with the wide variety of threatening signs all over the place. I did notice the cages seemed very over priced. An A&E cage I saw on Chewy for $300 was marked up to like $700 in there. The cockatiels were a couple hundred dollars more than Pet Smart. I wanted to avoid going to somewhere like Pet Smart or Petco to get a pet bird, but after this experience, I'll just take my business there. At least they have employees that seem like they care about helping customers. It's a shame to see a local business that can't provide better service than corporate big box stores. If it wasn't for your exorbitant prices, I suspect you'd be out of business by now.

It's so GREAT to shop in a locally owned store where the owner has a personal interest in birds and…read morea personal stake in his business. The proprietor prides himself in his customer service, as well he should. The quality and value of the seed, feeders, birdbaths...everything...is top notch. As long as Bird Watchers RVA is here, this is where I will shop. I highly recommend.

This store has the freshest, best quality bird food, as well as all kinds of bird feeders, nesting…read moreboxes, and anything else you might need to welcome birds to your yard. The prices are very competitive. The store owner, Chris, is knowledgeable and honest. I have been shopping there for more than a year, and the quality and value are always consistent.

This place is too cute, and I don't know why it took me so long to go. I live right down the…read morestreet, and I take my pets to the vet right next door. I decided to hit this place up after my dogs vet appt. My dog instantly loved this place! So many cute things! He picked out a toy, and treats. I got toys and treats for my cat, and bought some homemade cookies for my dog. They had all sorts of unique things for pets. It was like a pet's a dream place to go pick out treats and toys. I will definitely be rolling through more often and hooking my pets up with all the things!

This store just opened up in Poquoson in December. They are located just nextdoor to the veterinary…read morein Poquoson. It's a cute store, run by family. They have a lot of great products from food to toys for pets. They have items for both cats and dogs. I did see an item or two for other types of pets like a rabbit. But, I was focused on the cat section. The products are nicely displayed. Very organized! The colors they chose for the store are very inviting, whites and blues with a pop of gray. The staff was so friendly. They greeted me and let me browse. I did ask if there was a dedicated section for cats and dogs. She replied for the most part cats on one side, dogs on another. I will definitely be back. I liked the collars they had for cats. Pricing is comparable to big box companies online. I plan to try out different brand of foods they offer as well.

I thought it was a good price and then it wasn't. I was sold…read morea birdcage for over $200. TBH, I didn't know what I was buying or what to look for. Come to find that the cage I bought for $230 (I have a receipt) was missing operational wheels, two to three bowls, and two grates. It is the absence of one of the grates that makes it troublesome, as I miss either the top grate to hang yours or the bottom that prevents the bird from contact with their poop. The bowls are missing (fine I'll deal), it was a mess when I received it, the drawer is bent, and they are impossible to reach. I tried to reach them, sent them a message which was really chill, but they didn't respond. This is in response to being ghosted. Thank you.

dead animals in plain sight, starved animals, the smell, i could go on and on... i wouldn't buy…read morefeeders from here, let alone my next pet.

Great service, amazing people and products that are perfect! They have anything you would want for…read morebirds, as well as great food for cats and dogs. While there stop by to paint a rock or pet their store cats.

How did I not know about this place? It is amazing!!! I happen to be in a neighbors yard and saw…read moreher bird feeder set up. She informed me where to go. We headed there later that week to go shop for my birthday and Mother's Day gift. This is the place to go for all things birds and bird watching! When we arrived parking was perfect. Birds were already out there flapping around and tweeting away. When I walked in I went walking around. Then Neala came and helped me. She was so nice. She helped explain the feeders and feed. Michelle was also great. She helped explain the pole system and what certain birds are attracted too. Everyone was extremely helpful! They were all willing to help, even carrying stuff to our car. Pricing was actually pretty reasonable. The seed is as well. I did join their program for $25 but, there was a free gift which I opted for bird seed. I also joined their texting services and got a free 2 pound bag. At the checkout I pretty much almost cried because having all this made me so happy. I sit outside so much and enjoy my bird feeder set up. I have a cardinal who was coming by before my big set up. I took it as a sign that it is my father who passed away 10 months ago. Once I got the set up complete with a bird house that has a blue roof (blue was my dad's favorite color), the cardinal came around so much more. We named it Pappy after my dad. It nice to sit in the backyard. Thank you to everyone who helped us. Since the first time I went, I have already been back once. I'm hooked!