About
Bayouabird — also known as Buy U A Bird — in Denham Springs, Louisiana, is not a fish store but a dedicated, family-owned bird shop, and it has earned a devoted local following for exactly that focus. Owner Lisa is the heart of the place: review after review describes her as warm, patient, and genuinely knowledgeable about every breed she keeps, the kind of specialist who cares more about matching a healthy bird to the right home than making a quick sale. Visitors who stopped in while passing through town rave about how she and her staff walked them around and showed them the birds in person.
The shop hand-tames many of its parrots from babies, and the selection runs from zebra finches and bourke's parakeets to cockatiels, blue Quaker parrots, cinnamon Indian ringnecks, African greys, conures, and Amazons. Customers consistently report that the birds for sale in Denham Springs, LA are healthy and well-socialized — one reviewer's cockatiel, bought here 18 years ago, is still healthy, thriving, and even talking. A recent visitor praised the wonderful selection of well-cared-for baby birds alongside the cool handmade items.
Beyond the birds, Lisa hand-mixes much of the food and handcrafts the perches, toys, stands, and backpack-style carriers that fill the store — Quaker owners in particular rave about how fun and safe her toys are. The shop also works as an informal resource center, offering avian-vet referrals and unhurried advice for first-time owners. Prices come up again and again as better than the big-box pet stores, with one shopper citing very good prices and very good quality service.
For anyone in the Baton Rouge area looking for a companion bird, quality food, or handmade supplies available in Denham Springs, LA, this in-person, walk-in shop is the local favorite — a true specialist run by someone who clearly lives and breathes birds.
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned Denham Springs bird shop run by owner Lisa, widely praised for deep avian knowledge and patient, no-pressure guidance
- Hand-tamed parrots raised from babies — African greys, conures, Amazons, blue Quakers, and cinnamon Indian ringnecks — plus cockatiels, zebra finches, and bourke's parakeets
- Healthy, well-socialized birds; one customer's cockatiel bought here is still thriving and talking 18 years later
- Hand-mixed bird food and handcrafted perches, toys, stands, and backpack carriers that Quaker owners love
- Prices noted as better than big-box pet stores, with avian-vet referrals and advice for first-time bird owners
From keepers
Customer reviews
“I've gotten two cockatiels from Bayouabird. I love my birds but they were both supposed to be males. Bought one first so had to go back and then the same thing happened. So, I'm still looking for a male! Not impressed.”
— Penny Kelley1.03 weeks ago“A lot of cool handmade items and a wonderful selection of well-cared for baby birds.”
— Zeke5.0a month ago“The owner was the sweetest and the other employees were super friendly! A great variety of birds and supplies for all your needs. We stopped here while we were in town and they were awesome with showing us the birds!”
— Lia5.02 months ago“I bought my baby cockateil there 18 years ago and my bird Blondie is still healthy and thriving !❤️ and speaks !!!!”
— Pauline Hiller5.04 months ago“Coming from Derril Martinolich. Very good prices, and very good quality service. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a pet bird. I really enjoy the bird I purchased 😊”
— Robin Jeanfreau5.04 months ago“Great shop!!”
— reno myers5.03 months ago“I highly recommend if you are looking for a bird or anything for your bird to stop by and see her. I will definitely be back for all my bird needs!!! Thank you Mrs. Lisa for everything!!”
— Christian Gauthier5.03 months ago“Subscribe to TristenPlays if you like my videos and i.ll buy one birds.”
— Tristen Gibson5.04 months ago“I recently lost a female zebra Finch. She was kind of puffy looking and she was eating so I just left her alone with the other zebras. I found her deceased so I jumped inmy car and went to Buy U A Bird and purchased one. My new bird is in excellent health and she already paired up with a male The thing that I really like about this store is that the owner knows about birds and isn't some worker who is only about making money and selling something they know nothing about. This is the only place I'll go to if I need a bird. Her birds are also in superior health.”
— Mark Greenfield5.05 months ago“I love this place. Mrs. Lisa is SO nice and educated. I have been twice and I loved going both times. I’m considering getting a bird and will definitely buy from this place.”
— Laci Hudson5.05 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (225) 978-9762 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Bayouabird.