From $14.75 a dayOur main service
Bird Boarding & Sitting
Going away? Your bird stays in our family home, with free-flight time and play every day. Budgies, cockatiels, conures, lovebirds, finches, canaries, African greys and more.
Open now until 7pm
Bird boarding & grooming in Mississauga · Serving the GTAGoing away soon?Your bird has a home here.
Daily out-of-cage time and real interaction — and photos and videos of your bird every day in our own mobile app, so you can see it happening.
- 5.0★
- 608 Google reviews
- 3,000+
- bird stays since 2021
- Birds
- only — no cats or dogs
- Certified
- bird first aid & care
New The BST Mobile App · iPhone & Android
Your bird’s whole stay, in your pocket.
Get the free BST Mobile App and you’ll never wonder how your bird is doing. It’s the best way to board with us — and the only place to take the 360° tour of our bird room.
- Daily Photos & VideosYour bird's day, full screen, the moment we post it.
- Reminders & Check-In AlertsThe evening before drop-off and pick-up, and when your bird is settled on the perch.
- 360° Tour Of The Bird RoomWalk through where your bird will stay — only in the app.
- Quote & Book In A MinuteYour stays, add-ons and next booking in one place.
Free · sign in with your BST account · no new password
Bird boarding in a real home
What We Do
Your bird won’t spend its stay stuck in a cage. It gets free-flight time and one-on-one play every day — the same care we give our own flock.
7Our Flock
3,000+Bird Stays since 2021
608Google Reviews 5.0★
Our own flock: 2 budgies, 2 finches, a canary and 2 conures.
Business hours
Open now until 7pm- Monday (today): 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday: 9am to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
- Thursday: 9am to 7pm
- Friday: 9am to 7pm
- Saturday: 9am to 3pm
- Sunday: 9am to 3pm
Drop-off and pick-up are by appointment — you choose your times when you book.
Open 364 days a year, weekends and holidays included. On Christmas Day we’re still here caring for every bird — it’s the one day we don’t take drop-offs or pick-ups.
Our Services
Everything your bird needs, under one roof
Bird boarding and grooming from our birds-only home in Mississauga, for bird families across Toronto and the GTA. See your price and book online in minutes.
From $14.75 a day
Bird Rehoming
When a bird needs a new family, we find a safe, loving home — two clear options, with prices up front.
Our Grooming Services
Four Services. One Bird.
Book a trim on its own, or add it to a stay — no separate trip.
Beak Trimming
From $40Overgrown beak? We shape it with a low-speed Dremel so your bird can eat comfortably. Medium and large birds.
Book a beak trimWing Clipping
From $40Two options: a light trim that keeps some flight, or a full trim that takes as much as is safe so your bird can only glide down. Tell us which one when you book. It grows back at the next moult.
Book a wing clipNail Clipping
From $30Nails catching on your clothes or skin? A quick, gentle trim — calm handling, no fuss.
Book a nail trimDNA Sexing
From $90Boy or girl? A tiny sample, a certified lab, and an official certificate of your bird’s sex in 2–3 weeks.
Book DNA sexing
Why Bird Sitting Toronto?
Every feathered guest gets all of this
The everyday care comes with every stay.
Daily free-flight time
Out of the cage between 9am and 7pm — about 4–6 hours a day.
Play & one-on-one time
Toys, a playstand, head scratches — and the company of the flock.
Daily photos & videos
Every day of the stay, straight to your phone.
iPhone & AndroidFresh food daily
The food and fresh fruit and veg you send, served fresh every day.
Fresh water, all day
Fresh filtered water, kept fresh all day — every bird here thinks pellet soup is a delicacy.
A clean cage
Fresh tray liners and a tidy cage, so every guest has a clean, comfy home for the stay.
Fresh chop
Add fresh daily chop to the stay and it is served every morning.
Add-on · $2 per dayGrooming during the stay
Nail, wing or beak trim while your bird is here — no separate trip.
On request
In writing
What we commit to
Price it and book it yourself
Our online quote shows your exact price in about a minute. Then you book it yourself.
- $14.75 to $29.75 a dayBy the size of your bird.
- Longer stays are discounted automatically
- Statutory holidaysAdd $5–$10 per bird.
Daily updates in the app
- Photos and videos every dayIn the free BST Mobile App, with an email too.
- Drop off before 4pmYour first update arrives by 7pm that day.
- Drop off after 4pmIt comes the next day.
Watched around the clock
- Cameras on the birdsEven when we are not in the room.
- Temperature and humidityMonitored day and night.
- HEPA-filtered airSo you can relax while you are away.
The early-bird ruleBook early, pay the ordinary price. Only last-minute bookings over the Christmas holidays and the August holidays, when we are close to capacity, can cost 5–20% more. Booking ahead avoids it.
Getting started
Getting Started With Bird Sitting Toronto
Four simple steps, and we are here to help at every one.
Get your instant quote
- Pick your dates, bird and extrasAll online, in about a minute.
- See your price right awayNo waiting on a reply.
Book & get confirmed
- A deposit holds your datesAny amount will do.
- Sign the stay agreementCare, vet consent and pick-up — for every stay.
- Confirmed automaticallyDetails by email and in the app.
Drop off
- Come at the time you bookedWith your bird’s food, and its cage if it travels.
- A reminder the evening beforeFrom the BST Mobile App.
- Using the avian shuttle?Booked with your stay, times confirmed well ahead.
Watch from anywhere
- Photos and video every dayIn the BST Mobile App and by email.
- First update by 7pmWhen you drop off before 4pm.
Our 24-Second Ad
Going On Vacation? So Is Your Bird.
Our animated ad, as it runs on Instagram and TikTok. Tap play to watch it here.
Your Bird’s Vacation, In 24 Seconds
A cartoon conure packs its suitcase for a stay of its own: fresh food, daily flight time, plenty of play, and a video sent home every day.
Up Close
Every Feather, Noticed.
Up close, every day: we learn each guest’s favourite perch, favourite snack and favourite scratch spot.
The family behind it
Hi, we’re Samantha and Amir.
Bird Sitting Toronto is our family business. Samantha looks after the birds, Amir looks after everything else, and we run it from our home in Mississauga, where we are raising our two young children alongside a flock of our own. A bird staying with us becomes part of a busy, happy house.
— Samantha & Amir
Loved by bird families across the GTA
What Our Customers Are Saying
We had an amazing experience at BST! Our Quaker parakeet was boarded with Samantha, and she took excellent care of her the entire time. She gave us daily updates, which really put our minds at ease and showed how attentive she was. She’s super professional, kind, and clearly knows what she’s doing with birds. We also had our parrot’s beak, nails, and wings trimmed by her, and everything was done perfectly. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for trustworthy bird care.
marbRead On Google: marb’s review, opens in a new tab
Thank you Samantha for taking such good care of Birdie while we were on vacation. We really appreciated the daily updates you sent us. This was like a 5 star resort for Birdie! Thank you!
Ashley PunnRead On Google: Ashley Punn’s review, opens in a new tab
Couldn’t recommend Bird Sitting Toronto enough. We came from nearly an hour away because a friend recommended BST, and it was 100% worth it. They took such great care of our conure and kept us updated with adorable videos every single day, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. You can really tell how much they care for the animals they look after. They also gave us such a thoughtful gift after our bird’s stay, which genuinely meant a lot to us and was such a kind touch. Amazing experience from start to finish, I would definitely go with them again anytime we need bird sitting. 5 stars all the way!
Muhammad NaqviRead On Google: Muhammad Naqvi’s review, opens in a new tab
BST took such great care of my little birds. I went on vacation for 5 days and loved watching the daily updates Samantha shared. My birds were active and happy during their stay so I felt reassured during my trip!
Zara HamidRead On Google: Zara Hamid’s review, opens in a new tab
My baby has only been with her for a few days, but I already feel so relieved and grateful that I found her. I was so nervous being away from him, but she made me feel comfortable right away and has been so kind and reassuring. She sends me updates, which honestly means so much, and by the second day he already looked so settled, comfortable, and playful. He usually takes time to adjust, so seeing him like that so quickly says a lot. You can really tell she loves these birds and cares for them so well. Definitely recommend to anyone feeling nervous leaving their bird.
ARead On Google: A’s review, opens in a new tab
Hello, I had our gc conure with BST for over 3 weeks. I am very grateful for their amazing service and personalized treatment of both our bird and us. Receiving daily updates was sweet and reassuring for me and my son! And gifts at the end were something beyond our expectations!!! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for boarding for their bird. And I wish everyone’s small businesses were so reliable and highly professional as BST!! My best wishes to the family and their flock :) Maria
Maria VRead On Google: Maria V’s review, opens in a new tab
Latest boarding experience with BST, Bams the greencheek had a great 1 week stay. It Helped tremendously with her previous night time restlessness as she came back and had full night time sleeps. So I guess these little guys love having bird vacations too?? Thanks for hosting her BST
Raz JRRead On Google: Raz JR’s review, opens in a new tab
If i could rate BST a 10 star, I would. The level of care and compassion is top notch. Thank you so much for taking care of my mom's bird Keno. She was so happy with your daily updates and videos, it meant the world to her. You are truly amazing 👏 we will definitely come back!
Lucy TelesRead On Google: Lucy Teles’s review, opens in a new tab
Amazing service! My bird was well taken care of during her appointment and looked fantastic after. She had her nails and beak done. Very quick and efficient, so she was not stressed out during the visit. Pricing is also very fair the quality of service delivered.
Amrita GRead On Google: Amrita G’s review, opens in a new tab
I can’t say enough good things about Bird Sitting Toronto and Samantha. Rehoming my two budgies, Leila and Kiwi, was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, and she handled the entire process with so much care, compassion, and professionalism. From the very beginning, Samantha made me feel heard and understood. She took the time to find a home that truly aligned with what I wanted for my birds, and the level of detail and thoughtfulness she put into the adoption process gave me so much peace of mind. When she shared the report about their new home, I honestly felt emotional reading it. Knowing they are going to a loving, experienced family who genuinely cares about giving older birds a beautiful life means everything to me. If you’re ever in the incredibly difficult position of needing to rehome your birds, I wholeheartedly recommend Bird Sitting Toronto. Samantha goes above and beyond to make sure both the animals and their humans are supported every step of the way. Thank you again for everything I’m so, so grateful. 💛
Roshi RoshiRead On Google: Roshi Roshi’s review, opens in a new tab
Species we know & love
Every species we have looked after, from finches to macaws. Tap a bird for its care guide and what its stay costs.
Conure
From $19.75 a day
- Playful
- Affectionate
- Loud
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400+ conures have stayed with us
Most conures live between 15 and 35 years.
Budgerigar
From $14.75 a day
- Flock bird
- Easygoing
- Quiet
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200+ budgies have stayed with us
The most popular pet parrot there is — and a budgie is always a parakeet.
Cockatiel
From $19.75 a day
- Sweet
- Affectionate
- Playful
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150+ cockatiels have stayed with us
Cockatiels can live 15 to 20 years or more — a long-term companion.
Lovebird
From $14.75 a day
- Lively
- Social
- Curious
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75+ lovebirds have stayed with us
Small parrots of about 4 to 7 inches that bond strongly with their people.
Quaker parrot
From $19.75 a day
- Opinionated
- Weaver
- Guards its cage
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55+ quaker parrots have stayed with us
Quakers need something to weave and shred, or they redecorate the cage.
African grey
From $29.75 a day
- Intelligent
- Talker
- Observant
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25+ Congo African greys have stayed with us
Keenly observant — a grey notices the slightest change in routine.
Indian ringneck
From $24.75 a day
- Intelligent
- Vocal
- Strong-willed
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25+ Indian ringnecks have stayed with us
Renowned talkers, rivalling African greys and amazons for clarity.
Parrotlet
From $14.75 a day
- Outgoing
- Inquisitive
- Talker
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19+ parrotlets have stayed with us
Vibrant green with a pink beak — and you can tell a male from a female at a glance.
Caique
From $24.75 a day
- Playful
- Intelligent
- Vocal
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18+ caiques have stayed with us
Each caique has a distinct personality — the clowns of the parrot world.
Linnie
From $14.75 a day
- Friendly
- Playful
- Quiet
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18+ linnies have stayed with us
Often called the quietest and most relaxed of all parakeets.
Senegal parrot
From $24.75 a day
- Curious
- Acrobatic
- Mellow
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10+ Senegals have stayed with us
A quiet voice and a knack for mimicry — whistles, chirps and chatter.
Eclectus parrot
From $29.75 a day
- Striking
- Green males
- Red females
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8+ eclectus parrots have stayed with us
So different by sex that early ornithologists thought they were two species.
Cockatoo
From $29.75 a day
- Emotional
- Social
- Intelligent
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8+ cockatoos have stayed with us
They thrive on company — left alone for long, a cockatoo gets stressed.
Macaw
From $29.75 a day
- Our biggest guests
- Needs company
- Contact us first
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8+ macaws have stayed with us
Most macaw species are CITES-listed, so crossing a border with one needs permits.
Finch
From $14.75 a day
- Songbirds
- Pairs and groups
- Low maintenance
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8+ finches have stayed with us
Known for their melodious songs, and happiest with company of their own kind.
Pigeon
From $24.75 a day
- Calm
- Adaptable
- Homing instinct
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7+ pigeons have stayed with us
A remarkable homing instinct, once used to carry messages.
Canary
From $14.75 a day
- Songbird
- Quiet
- Colourful
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7+ canaries have stayed with us
A sweet song that is unlikely to disturb the neighbours.
Pionus parrot
From $24.75 a day
- Gentle
- Quiet
- Fruit lover
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6+ Pionus parrots have stayed with us
In the wild they travel in flocks of up to 100 birds.
Amazon parrot
From $29.75 a day
- Lively
- Playful
- Mimic
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4+ Amazon parrots have stayed with us
A remarkable mimic of human speech, with a lively, playful streak.
Lorikeet
From $24.75 a day
- Nectar eater
- Loves a bath
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4+ lorikeets have stayed with us
Nectar-eating parrots, known for their acrobatic antics.
Meyer's parrot
From $19.75 a day
- Quieter than a conure
- Senegal's cousin
- Likes routine
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3+ Meyer's parrots have stayed with us
A cousin of the Senegal, and quieter than a conure.
Timneh African grey
From $29.75 a day
- Smaller, darker grey
- Horn-coloured beak
- Calm routine
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2+ Timneh African greys have stayed with us
Long treated as a subspecies of the Congo African grey.
Alexandrine parakeet
From $24.75 a day
- Striking
- Mimic
- Sociable
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Stayed with us
The big cousin of the ringneck, with the beak to match.
Dove
From $24.75 a day
- 300+ species
- Calm & gentle
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Stayed with us
Over 300 species — only a few are kept as pets in North America.
Starling
From $19.75 a day
- Songbird
- Gifted mimic
- Own food from home
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Stayed with us
A songbird, not a parrot — and a gifted mimic.
Sparrow
From $14.75 a day
- Small
- Quick
- Wary of hands
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Stayed with us
Seeds are the main food source for sparrows.
Guest counts are from our own booking records, as of September 25, 2026.
Where it all began
“There Must Be A Huge Need For Bird Sitters”
I started Bird Sitting Toronto back in October 2021. My husband and I were going on a short trip to the United States, and we didn’t have anyone to care for Miko, Mango, and Maui. … I looked at Google and couldn’t find any sitters besides those for dogs and cats. … That’s when I decided to create the service.
The wall of fame
See All Our Flock Members
Every polaroid is a bird who stayed with us — 3,000+ stays since 2021, and counting.
Bird sitting in Toronto & the GTA
A Family Home For Your Bird
Bird families from all over Toronto and the GTA leave their birds with us when they travel — from budgies and cockatiels to conures and African greys. Every guest gets out-of-cage time, head scratches and the company of our flock, in our home in Mississauga.
Going away? Get your quote and book online in minutes.
- Out of the cage every day
- Open 364 days a year
- Cared for in our home
Contact Us Today
Questions first? Send us a note — we reply within our opening hours.
Going Away Soon?
Tell Us Your Dates.
See your price in a minute and book it yourself. Your bird stays with our family, with photos and video every day.
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