I have three orpington groups from three different places who share a pasture and a huge coop…read more Tractor Supply, Little Birdie, and a different local breeder. My experience with Little Birdie's customer service was great. I give the owners 5/5 for their friendliness and promptness. When you come to pick up your order, you're greeted by free range chickens and the chicks are kept in poultry raising racks inside a building to the side. The chickens we have from here (buff orpingtons) are healthy and were clean. They eat well, drink well, and grew well. They're nice looking; somewhere between my TS "homely egg maker orpingtons" and my pretty English type orpingtons. The part that I'm very not excited about and why I decided to rate them 3 stars, is that their temperament is... weird, for orpingtons. They're flighty and skittish to the point we're it is dangerous for them as they scatter and fly into the sides of the coop and run when we come in for chores, or to check on the built in brooder. They don't come back to their coop and instead cower under stuff or try to get out of the pasture , so we built a pen to keep them safe. I thought age would help, and I sit with my chickens daily, talk to them, plus feed them treats. All of my chickens are friendly, except my LBH orpingtons, who hate people and are honestly kind of feral and unlike any orpington I have met or owned. They're unbanded and I haven't tried clipping their wings because I think they may keel over from a heart attack if I try to handle them. When we need to move them for cleaning, we patiently shepherd them to and adjacent holding pen with the poop scoop and a bucket of worms; all my other chickens if we need to move them, we just load up in a laundry basket and carry them around like it's no biggie. They're good chickens, except we specifically like orpingtons because they're easy to handle and usually friendly even for kids. So we keep them because they make eggs, but they're definitely not "normal" for their breed and will probably go on to freezer camp as soon as their egg laying slows down.

Little Birdie Hatchery is the place for chicks, feed, and other chicken supplies and gifts. Located…read morein Wake Forest, the hatchery is easy to locate. Appointments are required. The website is detailed and has a link to make appointments. We have purchased chicks from this hatchery several times over the years. We have experienced no issues with any of the chicks. Each of them has been female and healthy. Ann is patient and welcoming. When I was new to raising chickens she answered my questions. In addition to chicks, I occasionally purchase chick feed and wood chips. Over the years they have added more breeds and items including adorable chicken themed gifts. The tea towels are particularly tempting.

Yep, 5 stars!…read more Fantastic store that has basics for home, garden, farm, pets and more. The Red Shed decor line is pretty awesome. My husband talked me out of coming home with a 2' yellow metal chicken. He was right, I don't need it. I do want it, though ;) Spotless store, friendly associates, all types of interesting things. And, if you know someone who wears Carhaart, you're set! Great selection. A lot of parking and great location off of Capital. Plus, they now offer a Neighbor reward program and you earn points on your purchases. Pet owner? They've got a great selection of food, treats, etc. Definitely worth stopping in and then becoming a regular!

THE BEST Tractor Supply!…read more We are frequent shoppers at TS and this location is our favourite! The staff is always friendly and helpful. Devin is a standout amongst the great crew. He offers to carry out heavy sacks of dog food and is calm and accommodating if there is a discrepancy on the price of an item. Devin deserves a hearty pat on the back and praise in front of his peers for consistently going above and beyond to make the customers happy!

We got our 5 month old puppy groomed here and while it was pricey, we were happy with the service…read more We booked online, her appointment was at 9 am and she was ready for pickup at noon. We paid $35 for bath, brush, nail trim, and sanitary area cleaning - it's included and she's a golden retriever so she had long tushy fur ;) We added a $15 nail grind because even just shortening her nails, they are still sharp. So glad we chose the grind, her nails are perfect! We received a text when she was ready and she looked great!

Because I sometimes work 60+ hours a week, I always schedule my dog's grooming appointment weeks in…read moreadvance, and on my day off. Today just two hours before my appointment, PetSmart calls to cancel because they are short staffed. After explaining my demanding work schedule, I asked if they would "squeeze" my dog's grooming in on my next day off. They quickly said "no." No effort was made to accommodate me, even after I explained I had been a customer for nearly 13+ years. I have spent thousands of dollars at PetSmart over the years; gladly paid for the grooming that shot up from $40 pre-pandemic, to now $80+. The least I expect is effort to accommodate a customer who has been loyal to PetSmart. I. Will. Never. Spend. My. Money. AR. PetSmart. Again.

My experience has been positive for the last visit. 1st visit wasn't great as they were unable to…read moreget facial hair cut to my satisfaction, but I took into consideration that my boy was a puppy and this was first professional cut. Plus groomer explained the why his cut wasn't the way I expected before I even asked. Which is why I went back for a second visit that was much better. Groomer was able to get my boy to sit still for the perfect cut that I was looking for!

This store is much smaller than our other option, PetSmart, across Capital, but sometimes we stop…read morein here as it's closer to our errands. The staff have always been so friendly and helpful. We do have a Petco account so we earn points on purchases, etc. The store itself is always clean and well stocked. We typically buy FreshPet refrigerated products and noticed that this Petco has added a good section of refrigerated and frozen dog food! Great option for pet moms and dads - bulk treats, deals, and some cute products we don't see elsewhere, like a cute pet parent tshirt line. Parking is cuckoo on weekends!

My Favorite Fish Store!…read more This is hands down my favorite fish store! It's such a relief to know the crew here--Jillian, Evan, and Chris--are not only friendly and laidback, but also incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. I'm fairly new to the hobby and they've always been patient in answering my questions, guiding me through everything, and encouraging me to do my research before purchasing. I'm especially into puffer fish and rainbow fish, and every fish I've brought home from here has been healthy and in great condition. Of course, as a buyer, it's also important to do your own due diligence--acclimating and quarantining properly really helps your fish settle in and thrive. What makes this store even better is that they offer special orders! If there's something specific you're looking for, talk to Evan--he's amazing! Super friendly and attentive, and he'll take great care of you and your order. Every visit is a great experience--the whole crew creates a welcoming, fun, and relaxed environment. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned aquarist, I highly recommend this place. They also carry a wide variety of amphibians, reptiles, tropical, and saltwater fish--definitely a well-rounded store for all things aquatic (and more!).

I went in to learn about aquatic plants and one of the men working was extremely rude and short. He…read moresold me a plant that he was trimming out of the big tank in the front of the store, I returned home to add it to my own tank and not a day or two later my fish was sick with Ich. I would stay away from buying any plants from them..

I have lived in Heritage in Wake Forest for many years and commend Pet Mania as top notch in every…read moresingle way the many times I have visited over the years. Service is outstanding and Staff is great in explaining which items are best for your pet and WHY as well as their efforts to locate difficult to find items. their prices are highly competitive - in other words, they are outstanding in every way especially when you consider the fact that they also carry the highest quality products as well as typical brands. I wouldn't go any other place and believe me, I have put a lot of research in regarding locating the best store. They carry EVERYTHING with the highest diversity! My experience with their store is WAY OVERDUE to share on YELP - I could not be more appreciative!!!! THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!! TERI FRIEDMAN

Pet Mania is a nice little pet store that has premier brands and healthier choices for your pets…read more From goats milk to toys, and everything in between, there is something for everyone and every pet. Cats, rabbits, dogs, birds, they have it! My biggest complaint, though, is pricing. Some things are way overpriced and others are on the lower end. There's no real balance when it comes to their prices so just know that going in. We bought our dog a few hide-free bones and a toy, which they have a great selection of both. However, with the confusion on prices, I'm unsure if we will be back for anything other than the treats we normally buy her and toys (since those were reasonable). Oh! And they have Ziwi which is normal priced, so that's a bonus!

Tiffany is a gem in the chinchilla community. I've purchased multiple times and she has always…read moreshipped very quickly. Her craftsmanship on hammocks, ledges, and other chinchilla goodies is top notch. She prices everything fair and even refunds for shipping if there are overages. I've personally reached out to Tiffany to get advice on my chinchillas and she was always so helpful. Her babies are so beautiful!

From the owner: Carolina Chinchilla Ranch, located in Roxboro, NC, is a reputable breeder and supplier of…read morechinchillas, offering a variety of these adorable furry creatures for sale. With a commitment to providing safe and quality products, they also offer chinchilla boarding services and a surrender program for those in need of finding a new home for their chinchillas. As a trusted source of information, Carolina Chinchilla Ranch provides basic chinchilla care guidelines, show information, and a range of safe products for chinchilla owners. With their extensive knowledge and dedication to the well-being of these unique pets, Carolina Chinchilla Ranch is a go-to destination for chinchilla enthusiasts in the area.

My Ginger hen is cured!!! After months of my going at it alone I took Ginger to Dr. Dan and…read moreCompany. Dr. Dan took special interest in Ginger because of the persistence of her bumblefoot infection and cured her with his own unique remedy where the antibiotic was placed directly at the source. My Ginger now has no limp and her foot has completely healed. I can't say enough about A&E Pets they know animals most vets don't. Thanks again Dr. Dan and company!!

This is Coconut. Dr. Sokolik (and others when she was out of town) cared for her for several years,…read moreas she had a severe heart murmur and was so stubborn that she would not consume hay, forcing us to have her teeth trimmed. The anesthesia was troubling given her age and heart, but the team took great care of her. When it was time to help her cross the bridge, there was only one doctor I wanted, and that was Dr. Sokolik. Her empathy was not unnoticed and the team gave me as much time as I needed to say goodbye. Can't say enough about the team, from the front end staff all the way up.

We have used this pet sitting service 3x in the last 3 months and couldn't be happier…read more We struggled trying to find someone on short notice (the BF isn't a planner), but we were thankful to find this company. The initial interview with Nadia was informative ( our cats did not behave, but that didn't deter the service). She explained all of the services that would be provided and provided us with the magnet card for the fridge. This was to be used for scanning in and out of the house. You need to log into your account to see the time stamp in and out and the standard information of the pet care. The website is easy to navigate! Our sitter, Hannah, is awesome and she sends daily updates along with the picture of our allusive babies (they are hiders, but this last visit they finally came out to say HI!). I think Hannah was super stoked to get the rare sighting of our Tuxedo Man, as he's not fond of strangers. You could tell by email she was elated! She has crawled under beds to try to capture these two and we thank her for that! She lays out their toys so she knows if they are coming out while she's away and that's comforting to know. She also hides treats around the house to make sure they are coming out as well. On our first trip away, it was just a long weekend, but it's hard to leave your fur babies, we arrived to a clean litter box, food and water full, and the floor free from litter (cat owners know this is no easy feat). When we were gone on another vacation, the snow--apocalypse happened in Raleigh. Four Paws contacted us immediately regarding the weather. They kept us up to date about the status of the roads. Since we just have cats, we didn't want anyone to risk too much by driving, since these babies don't have to be let out and other animals may have needed that attention more., so we told them that if it was too dangerous to not risk it and just try again the next day. They continued to update us and did make it to the house safe and sound. We even told her to not stay the full time just to make sure she was safe. Hannah's emails are funny and written just as how I picture she talks. We enjoy these little tid bits as we are enjoying vacations away from the babies. I really like the services that we have received and they will be booked soon for another vacation we have planned next month!

Unreliable & Disorganized…read more We're new to the area and I needed to find a new pet sitter to cover a planned weekend trip next month. I originally reached out to Four Paws based on good reviews I saw here, but unfortunately had a very frustrating experience instead. Firstly, before being willing to discuss anything they demanded that I make an account on their website and then fill out an extremely lengthy profile. Then, a day or so later, they emailed to ask for specifics for our trip and said they'd be arranging a visit with our sitter, which I answered that same day. Then, after a lull in communication, I got another email asking for the same information I'd provided previously. I provided it again and, again, nothing happened. Finally, having wasted over a week with their cumbersome process and these communication difficulties, I emailed again to ask what was going on... only to get an email back saying their only pet sitter in this area was on maternity leave for the next month and that they couldn't help me - something that they should have know days and days earlier. Now I will have to scramble to find some other arrangements, causing a lot of needless stress and anxiety and possibly putting our plans in jeopardy. They did offer some suggestions of other pet sitters in the area to use, but to those reading this - save yourself a lot of hassle and headache and just pick someone else. UPDATE: The business has responded below by posting private emails including my email address out of context, but only the last set of emails, ignoring the fact that they seem to have lost the first set, and then accused me of lying. I deeply regret giving them any personal information in the first place and would strongly encourage others not to do so.

Great store and employees I bought dog supplies from there for 17 years. Great dog food and…read moretreats.

I have been supporting Pet Mania for a number of years. I love that it is locally owned. Stock is…read morealways good and well stocked. Customer service is excellent so it's consistently a pleasure to do business here. I recommend this pet store without reservation.