We were looking to get a bird to fit our family and met a fabulous Eclectus young male at another breeder who refused to sell. We fell in love with this breed and searched online for nearby breeders and came across JC Aviary. I left a voicemail late in the evening inquiring about a newly weaned eclectus male that I saw on birdsnow.com from this aviary. He immediately called me back and confirmed that he had one that was available and newly weaned. He stated that the male was very young, calm, and trusting as he was hand fed and around humans all the time including young kids and did well. We worked out a time to go in to the shop and he agreed to a time outside of his normal timeframes to accommodate our work schedules. He was prepared and had all documentation (testing, hatch certificate, diet recommendations) and our baby bird ready and out. Our whole family got to hold him and even without constant treats, he was stepping up willingly and never once nipped at any of us. He has been home for nearly 2 weeks and he's been doing great with target training, stepping up consistently, and is starting to fly to us from his open cage and big perch (that we also bought from the aviary). He took a few days to warm up to us and we are still working on building on and maintaining trust with him just like you would with any other bird. He has never been aggressive or retaliatory (other than a few poops down the shoulder, ha). He is only 4 months old so his spunky side is just now starting to come out, but we are really enjoying him. His only difficulty is how picky of an eater he is but we have found that even amongst ourselves we prepare chopped food differently so him getting used to different batches of food is par for the course. All in all, he is a fabulous bird. We did have miscommunication about the listed price of him, but we were able to work it out and the owner definitely worked with us on this. For us and our family, he is definitely a very worthy addition to our family. I noticed multiple reviews about feather clipping and the owner did clip three feathers just enough for him to not fly high and hurt himself in the new environment. I'm honestly grateful for this because we do have large sliding windows and doors in the house and he did fly into them a few times the first week and thankfully because he was clipped, he did not hit them as hard as he would have otherwise. For us, this was helpful. We will not keep his feathers clipped once his big boy feathers come in but it has been good for us during his transition to our home since he's not caged during the day. I do recommend JC Aviary and if we bought another bird, I would come back here. read more

My endless search for a properly, well raised bird ended when I was introduced to JC Aviary in Texas. I bought an amazing baby African Grey from them and named her Gorgeous. She was safely shipped to me in California on May 17th, 2021; the shipping process was very simple and safe. JC was able to help me with all my question. More remarkable is that he still answers any and all questions when I reach out. He is always happy to help, and you can feel the love he has for the birds he raises. Gorgeous arrived with all her vet documents including blood and DNA testing done before she was shipped. Unlike most Greys Gorgeous is very affectionate. She likes to play, interact, and oddly cuddle; most Greys are not cuddlers. She never misses a step-up, calls my puppies Emma and Lola by name and gives them treats; unfinished sugar snap peas she throws at them from her play-stand. Gorgeous is my second baby. Back in April of 2020 I brought home a four-year-old Umbrella, Handsome, who was not so well behaved, socialized, raised nor kept; he was really aggressive and super loud to say the least. That said, with proper husbandry Handsome and I grew close, so close that I cut my birthday vacation short to get home to him sooner. I thought for sure that when Gorgeous joined us my thirst to have another Cockatoo had been quenched. That ill-fated thought lasted until il I saw Joe hand feeding a couple of baby Umbrellas back in June 2021. In fear of them selling out I immediately put a deposit on one of the babies. Admittedly Joe's pricing is a little on the higher side but one who buys a baby from Joe is not just paying for the bird, you are paying for the time, effort and energy that goes into rearing a socially well displaced bird. Honestly, you don't buy a sport car and worry about gas mileage! Early socialization is very important, and no one does it better than JC. It took Handsome over six months to allow my puppies to walk around him without freaking out, where Gorgeous (my African Grey Baby from JC) accepted them and was not freaked out at all. They were buddies immediately. The male baby umbrella from JC is fully flighted and arrived recall trained. He never misses a step up is super affectionate is fully recall trained and is a joy to train. The two toos are loving the company of one another. In short, JC puts out amazingly well tempered and smart parrots! If you're considering adding a companion bird to your family definitely reach out to Joe, you won't regret it! Thank you Joe @JCAviaries!!!! Sincerely, John , Esq. read more

I absolutely adore my beautiful violet Indian Ringneck from JC Aviary. Although I live on Long Island and was worried about a bird being shipped from Texas, I decided to take a "leap of faith" because I was so impressed with the owner, Joe Coman. We spoke at length on the phone multiple times about the care requirements and the unique personality of IRNs. My veterinarian had cautioned me about some local breeders/pet shops selling unweaned birds that are not properly socialized, or birds that have only been given an all-seed diet. Joe on the other hand, weaned my bird on heathy pellets, fresh fruit, vegetables and sprouts. He had trainers of both genders work with my bird so he would be comfortable with either a male or female owner. As I was waiting for my bird to be ready to "come home" to me, Joe posted photos every few days so I could see him growing up. Just before he was shipped, Joe sent me a video of my bird working with his trainer on "stepping up." Fast forward one year -- and my little "Pagliacci" and I have the strongest of bonds! He started talking at 8 months in his adorable "Mickey Mouse" voice. Every morning, I'm greeted with, "Good morning!" "Hi!" "What are you doing?" "Come 'ere!" "Want to come out!" Give Mommy a kiss!" "Kiss my belly!" "I LOVE you!!" "Tickle, tickle!" "Peek-a-boo!" and "Duckie (his favorite toy)!" He loves to eat - especially bananas and corn on the cob and he loves to go in the shower with me every day on his special shower perch. I had called Joe on a few occasions to ask for advice, and he was never too busy to take the time to answer all of my questions. So, when I decided to look for a little friend for Pagliacci this spring, there was no doubt in my mind that I would contact Joe. Two weeks ago, I picked up my Blue Lacewing Indian Ringneck from LaGuardia Airport. Everything went smoothly, the crate was solidly built and the bird was comfortable and had plenty of food. I knew that sometimes a female bird could take a longer time to adjust, but my blue lacewing is amazing! She is so friendly and will step up on anyone's finger. She loves to play and eat. She also has shown Pagliacci who's "boss!" My veterinarian gave her a clean bill of health and sends his compliments to the breeder for raising such healthy, beautiful, and well-socialized birds. I also want to thank Joe for the love, devotion, and passion he puts in to raising his extraordinary birds! read more

There are not enough words of appreciation that I can use to describe JC. From day one, he was so friendly and took the time to answer all of my questions, and he never made me feel rushed. His customer service is beyond measure. As for his birds......oh my goodness. When I originally went on his website and saw the price of his babies I kind of flinched in all honesty. But I read his reviews and heard how happy his customers were with their birds and I also saw that all of his babies are vet checked and tested for avian diseases, so I felt more at ease spending the money. And being that he was so kind and offered great customer service, I also felt better spending the money. I live in sunny Southern California so I had to have my baby shipped to me from Austin, Texas. The crate that JC ships his babies in are AWESOME! You can tell that he definitely cares about his babies comfort and safety when they are being shipped. They are beautiful and very well made. He sends you the starter kit if you opt for that (I highly suggest you get it) and it's packed very nicely in the crate as well. I couldn't wait to get home to open the crate to meet my baby turquoise green cheek conure for the first time. When I got home, we eagerly opened up the crate and out pops this little bundle of absolute cuteness!!! We fell in love IMMEDIATELY! Our Tiki is soooooo sweet, so full of energy, so healthy, so beautiful, sooooo tame and obviously LOVES people. You can tell this baby was well cared for and loved and worked with a ton before he came home to us. JC and his employees and/or family have put so much loving care and time into these babies. Obviously, I would 100% recommend purchasing a bird from JC. I promise you won't be disappointed. Every part of the transaction from beginning to end was easy, seamless and just all around awesome! Yes, his prices are higher but let me reiterate.......HIS BIRDS ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY AND YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!! If I win the lottery, I'm buying many more birds from JC. Lol. Clearly he is very proud of what he produces and he is VERY competent at what he does. He produces extraordinary birds. Thank you JC. We are so happy with our new baby. Now we are just waiting for our Indian Ringneck from JC to be weaned and we will add another baby to our flock. read more

If you are looking for a quality parrot breeder...take the time to read this. It's long, but worth every minute to ensure you get the best bird you can imagine. I met JC through a recommendation. It was the absolute best thing that could have happened in my search for a quality and reputable caique breeder. All of JC's birds are hand fed and raised through weening as part of a family. Loved and gently trained, by capable trainers!! to be the absolute sweetest and most loving bird you could ever hope for. My caique was very tame and already trained to "step up", perch, flight recall, as well as harness and clicker/target trained. He had been weened on high quality pellets (without additives and fillers) as well as a plethora of fresh veggies and fruits. He eats every healthy food he is offered! Every other breeder I spoke to weened onto cheap pellets with minimal hand taming and socializing. One bird we looked at bit viciously at just 12 weeks!! Every breeder refused my request to not clip the wings. It's obvious by the incredible beauty and health of JC Aviary babies that the breeding birds are of quality genetics and not over bred. JC spent several days communicating with me and based on my desires selected the best baby for our home. He put my mind at ease regarding the air travel as well as provided DNA test, full avian blood work and health certificate from an avian veterinarian, hatch certificate, and a starter kit with an incredible assortment of toys, shower and other perches, pellets and treats. Even a harness that my bird had been trained with. Did I mention the health guarantee? Everything has been taken care of and the attention to detail results in beautiful , well socialized and healthy babies. The communication with JC doesn't end once you receive your bird. He continues to be generous with his time to answer questions, help and encourage! You just won't find a better breeder nor a more beautiful and perfect bird! Before you settle on any other breeder, consider JC Aviary. JC clearly focuses on every birds best interest. He goes above and beyond in every aspect from breeding to placing in the forever home. JC...we think you're the bomb! And there are no words to express how grateful we are and how much we love and adore our Ziggy! read more

The other reviews here reflect our experience with Joe Coman. We're a bit surprised there aren't more reviews for this ethical breeder. Our TAG of 18 yrs passed away some time ago due to a freak accident and we thought long and hard about getting another parrot. There are fewer reputable places offering parrots these days (and be warned of all the scam sites that have taken their place). We decided we would "replace" our TAG with a CAG as there was no way we could get the same species and be reminded daily of our beloved companion of so many years. We did extensive research on the web coming across numerous scam sites offering ridiculously low prices and "parrot eggs." Any one advertising "parrot eggs" online is a scammer, period. Additionally, there are breeders that offer poorly socialized and unhealthy birds...the avian equivalent of puppy mills. STAY AWAY. A good place to search for reputable breeders are the legitimate online avian forums. If the breeder is mentioned positively there, it's a good indicator their reputable. It's also a good idea to ask about the reputation of the breeder you're considering on those forums. Joe Coman has a positive reputation on the avian forums and this is no accident. We got our adorable CAG from Joe Coman. Raising a baby parrot to weaning properly is really hard work. It's clear a lot of hard work was put in to raising the CAG we got from Joe. CAGs in particular are known for being phobic, even at a young age in some cases, if not raised properly. Our CAG from Joe came to us very well adjusted which isn't typical and our avian vet remarked at how healthy she looked when we brought her in for her first checkup. Parrots are very long lived and will be with you as companions much longer than dogs. Parrots are not an impulse buy and you need to be able to commit to keeping them properly. When you purchase a parrot you're committing a significant part of your life to them. Poorly raised parrots are the reason so many end up in avian shelters. Start off right and get your parrot from a reputable breeder like Joe Coman! We're certainly pleased that we did and highly recommend JCaviary if you're serious about getting a companion bird. read more

I'm no bird expert but after having some experience with birds as pets, you will not be disappointed in your choice to purchase with JC Aviary. Buying from Joe is nothing like buying from a pet store. Joe is very thorough, takes time to answer your questions. Joe makes it a relatively easy and pleasant process from before you purchase your bird until well after purchase. Birds from big-box pet stores are often not tamed, are not always sure of the gender of the bird or any other health details for that matter. You really don't know what you are buying from a big-box pet store. But with JC Aviary, it's a completely different story! Joe's baby, birds are vet checked, disease checked, DNA tested (if you choose), hand-fed, and hand trained. Best part, you receive documentation of all the info I mentioned above plus more. I've come to learn that every bird's temperament is different and after a long flight, I was sure that it would take the whole day to get my baby sun-conure even out of the shipping crate. WRONG! As soon as I opened the crate he came right out to say "Hi." Another 15-20 minutes later, I was able to command him to "step-up" and he abided by standing right up on my finger. I was stunned! I've been a bird owner for over a year and a half now and I've really struggled to get any of my birds from big-box pet stores to "step up" onto my hands. It was truly a remarkable moment to hold a bird for the first time! I never experienced a bird get so quickly acclimated to his environment. It's obvious that Joe takes the time to really socialize his birds and gives them great love and care. Birds are a large investment financially and a large commitment. Don't make the same mistake I did and buy birds from a large pet store! Buy from a reputable Aviary like JC Aviary! If I buy another bird ever again in the future, it will definitely be from JC Aviary! read more

Over the last 5 years I have been able to add 3 birds from JC Aviary to our flock. The experience I had and continue to have vastly out preforms the typical treatment you get when purchasing a bird from pet stores or other aviaries. These birds were never kept in store-like conditions, which is very evident during pick up at their quiet brick and mortar. My birds were so calm upon my arrival and adjusted to home life almost immediately. I believe that the lack of chaos and erratic environments in their upbringing go a long way with this process. I was able to meet my bird during weaning, offered visitation while he remains there and regular updates. I have also been given advice regarding my other birds (not purchased from them), support in training my birds and continued access to a professional when needed. Additionally, I have the comfort of knowing if life circumstances do come up - there is no timeline in which they will not take my birds back. This is rare to find in a breeder, even rarer for a breeder to actually honor this. I was shown photos of a bird that was accepted back. He had been purchased TEN years ago and when the owner started experiencing health problems, they reached out to the aviary. This is a family operation, equipped with a knowledgeable line of people that have the veterinary experience necessary to properly care for these animals. I'm sure every birds favorite part of their day is when Joe's dad sits in the aviary at home, while giving everyone their favorite treats(he knows them by heart). To sum it all up, I could not recommend JC aviary more. Wonderful people and unmatched birds. Thank you Joe! read more

I recently got my first feathered friend, a male Sun Conure named Sol (Roman god for Sun). JC Aviary and specifically Joe were amazing in all aspects you can think of. They answered all my questions and beyond, kept updating me while I was waiting for my bird, and gave me a ton of information through the whole process. I got my bird shipped and it went flawlessly. I was a bit nervous at first about shipping but it went very well and the bird came healthy and ready to play, along with toys, food, treats, etc. As soon as I opened the box, he wanted to jump out and be with me and he already was a pro at stepping up! We're working to strengthen our bond even more now but clearly he was very well socialized. JC Aviary does an amazing job at taking care of all their birds and giving them an amazing life. Joe has an awesome passion for them and you can clearly see the time he puts in with these beautiful birds. There are many "breeders" that don't treat the birds right and they just want to sell them off. Parrots are amazing and intelligent animals and they all deserve a great life. I want to thank JC Aviary for the amazing experience and specifically Joe for all you've helped me with throughout the waiting, shipping process and even now he still answers all my questions! I recommend JC Aviary to anyone looking to purchase a feathered friend! I will be back soon to get a second bird to add to the small flock. read more

So I just want to express my gratitude for Joe! He has really helped us secure a bird that we've been searching for, actually we didn't think it could ever happen over years of discouraging OTHER BREEDERS WHO HAVE NEVER ACTUALLY PULLED THREW. Bottom line this gentleman has made it very possible as it can be! If the birds we want don't have babies this year he has even said he would reach out to help us connect with one and raise it as if it was his own. No matter what happens this happens to be one of the best and nicest breeders we've come across and even though the bird we want isn't here yet we are finally excited as it will eventually happen. If anyone is not sure who to go threw MR. JOE C. IS IT! He will not lie and we really are impressed with him as our next breeder. Thanks for the encouraging emails we have exchanged so much. This aviary is one of a kind and being in aviculture for years I can honestly say he's the best person I've met when it comes to information and responses even though we haven't put our deposit down yet! (We have to wait til he has hatchlings and a way to make sure we get what we want but patience is a virtue. Thanks joe and we look so forward to giving one more great review once we get our baby from him. Words cannot express. No matter the species I say go with joe for a happy and healthy well raised animal! We are over the moon. Thanks so much! S. And K! read more

Joe is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He took over his fathers store, so basically he has been in the business almost his whole life. He loves what he does and it shows. He wasn't bothered by the constant texts or phone calls. That made me so much more comfortable buying a hand fed African Congo Grey from him . He helps in the decision of making sure if the bird your wanting is a good fit for you and your lifestyle. He is extremely well versed on knowing every trait and behaviors of all his parrots. I was able to pick which baby out of the clutch I wanted. I was able to go visit my baby anytime I wanted. His prices are very reasonable, not high enough in my opinion, for all the work, love and individual attention he gives the baby parrots. I have never met a breeder with so much passion he gives to all the parrots under his care. His knowledge surpassed my own, and I had an African Grey for 36 years, as well as an Amazon for over 20 years. If your in the market for a lifetime soulmate, a parrot, Joe is the only breeder I would ever recommend to anyone! His parrots are taught basic commands like step up, and come, (your parrot will fly to you). He also offers harness training for a small additional fee. A must have when taking your baby on outdoor adventures with you. Thank you again Joe for this life changing experience! read more

JC Aviary has been a wonderful experience for my fiancé and I. The staff was very supportive and patient with all of our questions for owning a bird. We received our little sun conure named Jalapeño on April 19th, 2021. He was DNA tested male. He is very sweet, plays really well with his toys, eats consistently throughout the day, social with people, and is overall a well rounded bird. He is making new milestones everyday. We took him to the vet within his first week with us and the vet stated he is one of the best birds they have seen from a breeder: very social, well trained, his body size and weight were in excellent condition. We live in the Los Angeles area and he was shipped through Delta cargo to LAX. Initially we were very nervous because we have never received a shipped animal but Jalapeño was very calm and comfortable in his crate. He also came with a starter kit with toys and his favorite foods. He has adjusted well to his new cage. We take him out in a smaller outdoor cage and he loves the sun and misting sprays to cool him down. We also decided to get him a new sun conure brother named Habanero from JC Aviary and he will be arriving soon. Thank you so much JC Aviary you have been amazing! read more

If you've ever purchased a bird before, you know that it can be super scary. Especially if shipping is involved. Once I first purchased my amazon from JC I knew I didn't want to look anywhere else after that first experience. See my previous review about my Red Lored Amazon. I then decided to take the plunge and make a big investment in a Golden Conure - I knew not to look anywhere else than with JC Aviary. I won't trust anyone else. The birds are SO well taken care of here. It's noticeable as soon as you receive your baby. The birds are hand tame, stepping up straight away and used to human interaction being a POSITIVE thing for the bird to enjoy. That is A LOT DIFFERENT from what is out there from other breeders or pet shops. After consistent vet checks and daily cuddling and handling, only THEN are they cleared for being able to go to their forever home. If you are nervous, skeptical, have been scammed in the past, I urge you to read this review and take it to heart. JC is the real deal. They are unmatched as far as the quality of bird and quality of companion pet you will receive. I've made myself available to be a reference should anyone have lingering concerns. Missy read more

We lost our last Sun Conure to a viral illness, which broke our hearts in pieces. So when we decided to bring another bird into our family we did extensive research before choosing Joe and JC Aviary. I wouldn't get a bird anywhere else! Our new baby Sun Conure is the sweetest, most adorable, most gentle, and healthiest bird we could have imagined. We knew from reading all the bird forums that Joe was the best, but now we know so first hand. I can't say enough about how wonderful Joe is, and how grateful we are -- from the bottom of our hearts -- for his kindness in bringing this new winged joy to our family. Besides already being tested for the major viral illnesses, the baby is clearly super healthy. It's clear she was raised with loving kindness and extensive knowledge. And super well socialized. She is such a busy bee, so active and playful. Joe has been awesome in every way, always available, and never disturbed by all my texts (some with questions and others with cute photos). I feel like finding Joe was a Godsend! Thank you so much, Joe!! We so very much appreciate what you've given to our family with this baby Sun. read more

We got a male Plum Headed Parakeet from JC Aviary and had an excellent experience. I am lucky to live in Austin, TX and was able to pick up my bird in person and got to see the shop. It was very professional and I have never met someone so knowledgable and passionate about birds. You can tell they are family and raised with love. Our bird (named Mandy) is such a sweet little guy. He has a quirky little personality and he is truly part of the family. He was immediately really friendly with people and has now bonded to us. I also want to mention one of the things I was most impressed by- the passion for birds from JC Aviary is apparent and they also mentioned they raise Macaws for release in the wild. They were very knowledgeable about he bird trade and some of the terrible things happening with wild parrots. I loved that they care so much about their birds and their wild counterparts. It made me feel even better about supporting them and I feel this is a very ethical way to purchase a pet bird for the family. You will not go wrong getting a bird from here. You can trust they will be sweet, healthy and well loved. read more

We picked up our baby male Eclectus Parrot on March 9. After a rather disastrous experience with a breeder in Florida we were thrilled to discover JC Aviary. Joe and his team answered all our questions and were clearly very passionate about the birds they raise. They were incredibly patient with us and answered every question we had as first time bird owners! Not only did they help us pick the right bird, they also walked us through appropriate cage size and what food we should feed our boy and how to care for him from day one. Not only that, Joe even put up with me texting him question after question after we picked him up and continued to provide us guidance and support! The babies are all very well socialized and our boy was friendly from day 1. We ended up purchasing a play stand and cage from them, both of which are top quality and have proven to be the perfect fits! JC Aviary is quite simply as good as it gets and the only breeder you should consider working with. These guys are THE best!!! read more

I am head over heels in love with Riley, the baby Galah I adopted from JC. It is extremely clear that this bird was cherished just as much as a baby as he is with me. He is so sweet that even my avian vet was late to start our first check up because he HAD TO stop and play with this pink ball of fluff. Riley is super duper healthy physically and mentally. This little guy let me give him head scratches on day 2. Day Two. He is social with every person he has met so far (I've had him 25 days and he has met 10+ different people of various ages). JC has taken the time to have multiple long conversations with me before and after the adoption. I seriously cannot thank JC + co enough. Thank you to anyone and everyone who had a hand in raising my sweet baby, Riley... typing this was difficult because Riley has stolen the "w" key on my keyboard! Here is a picture taken today in the California mountains. read more

I bought my Scarlett Macaw (Skittles) from JC Aviary in September of 2015. I have to say that I was very impressed with how great he was at going over how to care for my new baby! When I picked him up he even went as far as making sure I knew how to syringe feed him and clip his wings. He even helped me to locate a GOOD aviary vet in my area. When I had my new baby checked out at the vet I took all my paper work with me they provided, and the vet was impressed with the literature they gave me and their dietary recommendations. I HIGHLY recommend them if you are considering any of their birds. I am now looking at purchasing another bird from them because of how well they work with you and how great they take care of their birds from the beginning. If I have any questions I simply call or text and I get an answer right away. TRIPLE TRIPLE thumbs up from this FID mom!! read more

From the moment we decided to bring a bird into our home -- we did so much research, we visited local to us breeders in the Houston, TX area. Searched online for breeders and I stumbled across JC Aviary through an Instagram search and was so amazed by all the rave reviews Joe has on all his social platforms. From the moment we decided which bird was for us Joe was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. Our Turquoise Green Cheek Conure Margaux is the sweetest little birb around - I think her loveable demeanor shows just how much Joe loves his birds and cares for them. When we choose to add a second bird to our family JC Aviary will definitely be our go to breeder. Thanks JC Aviary for taking such good care of your birds -- we love Margaux so much. Bringing her home was like finding a missing piece to our lives - it was as though she always belonged here. read more