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Best Pet Shops For Bird Owners In The North Bay

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After dogs and cats, birds are one of America's most popular kind of pet. While many popular pet stores cater primarily to cats and dogs, finding a quality bird supply store is not always as easy. The North Bay is home to a number of shops that stock a large variety of bird supplies, as well as have a knowledgeable, caring staff. Here are five of the best shops for bird owners in the North Bay.

The Bird Exchange
5355 Hall Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-0433
birdexchange.com

Located in Santa Rosa, The Bird Exchange is a unique combination of miniature donkey farm and exotic bird dealer. The well-stocked store contains bird supplies of every kind. Customers will find everything from perches and cages to feeding cups and toys. The store also stocks a selection of books and holds a large aviary. For bird lovers in search of a new pet, the Exchange carries a variety of bird breeds such as African Grey parrots, finches, cockatoos and doves.

Critterland Pets
336 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-7387

Located in Mill Valley, Critterland Pets is a small, friendly pet store that caters to a variety of small pets including dogs, cats, fish and birds. Bird owners will find a variety of bird feed, mixed seeds, treats and toys. Many owners bring in pets for routine nail and beak trimmings. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help customers locate the perfect product for their bird.

Frizelle Enos Feeds
10035 Main
Penngrove, ST 94951
(707) 992-0144
frizelleenos.com

Penngrove's massive Frizelle Enos Feeds, opened in 1938, is one of the county's longest-running businesses. The 12,000-square-foot store holds supplies for everything from small pets to livestock. Bird lovers will find a fantastic selection of products tailored for both domestic and wild birds. The store carries standard feed, toys and cages, but also stocks vitamins, minerals, nesting supplies and more.

Western Farm Center
21 W. 7th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 545-0721
westernfarmcenter.com

Western Farm Center is Santa Rosa's premier farm supply store. It stocks supplies for chickens, dogs, cats, livestock, rabbits and birds. In addition to cages, food and feeders, bird owners will find nesting boxes and materials, supplements, ladders and swings. Those looking for a new pet should check out Western's selection of live birds including finches, parakeets and cockatiels.

Rivertown Feed & Pet Country Store
200 1st. St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-4505
www.rivertownfeed.com

Another farm supply store that caters to both pet and livestock owners, Petaluma's RiverTown Feed is a family-owned business. RiverTown is a strong supporter of the local community and is involved with a number of local 4H groups and animal rescues. Bird lovers will enjoy the native bird area, where customers can both watch as well as feed the birds. Customers can also browse the extensive selection of cages, perches, toys and other bird products. There is a wide variety of bulk seed, many of which can be bought by the pound, or in larger multi-pound sacks.

Joanna Metheny is a freelance writer covering all things South Bay. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.


 

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