This store is fantastic. The staff and ownership here is very enthusiastic and eager to share their…read moreknowledge. They've got everything you'll need from species specific birdseed to houses and other accessories. On this trip we left with a new feeder + feed and some high quality suet. Definitely five stars for Flying Friends.

I moved from a high rise in the City of Chicago, out here to "the country". one thing I missed in…read morethe city were various types of birds. I wanted a bird feeder, but wasn't sure what type of setup I needed, so I contacted a local birder who recommended Flying Friends. Eric at Flying Friends recommended a setup and various types of feeds. He assured me that the birds would show up and told me what species to expect. Sure enough, after a week or so, I started getting visitors. We have had lots of house sparrows, house finches, black capped chickadees, red-breasted nuthatches, and an occasional woodpecker. I'm glad I went to Flying Friends. Eric is very knowledgeable and helpful. If I had not gone there, it would have been hit or miss.

Everything! Wonderful selection of bird food and accessories and amazing staff. Extremely helpful…read moreas well.

The only place I'll go for quality products and advice. Hands down the best place for bird food…read more Join the club to get discounts. Staff always seems happy so the owners doing something right.

Great place to visit and buy an exotic bird. I bought my first Quaker Parrot about a year ago from…read morethis store. They let me come in anytime I wanted to visit and bond with him while he was being weaned. When my family goes out of town, they board him too. I wouldn't trust anyone as much as I trust the ladies and gentleman that work here. They educated me on everything I needed to know about living with a companion parrot. I owned parakeets (they have those too) when I was a child so I am somewhat knowledgeable on taking care of birds but Quaker Parrots are on a whole new level! The people at this store are very welcoming and love birds and answer all of my questions.

Warning new owner! Lacks kindness and compassion. Will definitely be looking elsewhere for wing…read moreclips and nail trims!

I came back just like I knew I would. When my son's(also named Eli) parakeet passed away, he was…read moredevastated. I reached out to Eli (the owner) through text later in the day than I should have‍,but he responded right away. Eli had a bird in mind for my so;, upon arriving to the store, she was perfect. Aqua is the sweetest bird we have ever had, she and my son love each other quite a bit. After bringing her home, Eli was still very helpful. Given what had happened to my son's prior bird, Eli was able to answer my questions or concerns for anything I brought to him and was very responsive and kind throughout. I'm a little jealous and want one for myself now. lol Thanks again!

They moved to this new location. Got various beautiful birds, the owner Eli really cares about his…read morebirds and finding perfect ones for you.

It's a small family store but the knowledge they have is incredible! Great place to go. Highly…read morerecommended.

Large variety of food and toys. It's a local mom and pop shop so don't make a long trip without…read morecalling to see if they're open. If you're looking for a knowledge on what's good for your bird, it's there. You definitely won't get that at a pet store chain.

Updating my review many years later, now that I do have a yard and feed the birds! Love stopping in…read moreto grab seed, chat about what birdy visitors we've had lately, and browse the merchandise. The owners and staff are so kind and helpful. Also love to join the bird walks - I always know I'll learn something from Mel and Laura!

Unbelievably helpful staff that listened to what we needed and gave us super great recommends!…read more Uber knowledgeable - we will only be shopping this location! AND - have you seen their hilarious Tik Toks? You need to follow - they are killing it!!!

This shop totally blew my mind! I dropped by on a whim because I was curious to see what they sold…read morehere, as there was a big Parrot Stars truck in the lot. I stopped in and was surprised to see how exceptionally neat and well-organized this store was upon entering. There were plenty of bird cages and bird toys, in addition to various types of bird food. Not a thing was out of place. My favorite part of this store, however, was the bird room! There is an expansive space here where their available birds are currently residing. They have a wide variety of exotic and beautiful birds here, including budgies, cockatiels, macaws, umbrella cockatoos, and so many more. There are more that one in each variety. The birds are very well behaved (save for one who was doing his thing and squawking loudly every few seconds, lol) and lovely to admire. A pair of large parrots were out in the open and one lady pat one--which it looked like it enjoyed! I walked by one of the cages to admire another bird that was chattering away and I discovered that he could wave every time I said "Hi!" How cool! This location also offers boarding for birds in case you are away for a while. They have a separate space in the back entrance for the boarding area. The shop requires you to use hand sanitizer upon entering and to wear a mask. I approve! Overall, I can tell that these are some healthy birds that have received exceptional care. I've only had budgies in the past and noticed immediately how much larger, healthier, and sturdier their supply of budgies looked in comparison to the small, occasionally sickly, ones I see at Petsmart, for example. I definitely anticipate buying a budgie here in the near future and am hopeful that all of the amazing birds here find happy homes soon!

It's a cool store, but the thing is, the bird are NOT hand-tamed. We spent a large amount of money…read moreon a conure and as soon as we got home, I had the sinking feeling that the bird was not used to people. I just assumed for all their bragging and all the money I paid that the bird was hand-tamed. Hand-taming takes work and skills I probably don't have. It is also hard to hand-tame a bird after it is a baby. And it was not a baby; it was ten months old. It was not used to being held by people. It was in a cage with many other birds. I was led to believe differently. Now I have a bird who does not like people. I am not bringing him back; I am going to give him a good life. But this is not what I expected (or paid for). My advice is that you find a local breeder and get a bird who bonds with people.