Beak n Wings, Inc

Programs Available

Would you like to bring excitement to your next event? Have Beak n Wings present a program at your event. Beak n Wings will bring beautiful EXOTIC BIRDS, explain where they come from, what they eat, how to care for them and what these beautiful birds bring to our everyday lives.

SPACE: We will need enough space to set up a table for educational material and 4-5 large bird stands.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Education is our primary goal. If you have questions that are not answered during our program, we will allow a Q & A at the end of the program.
AVAILABILITY: Beak n Wings is available for programs weekdays after 5:00 pm or weekends, as long as it does not conflict with any of our other scheduled events. We do request a 30 day notice of your event.
COST: Beak n Wings is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We operate on donations from the public and other organizations such as schools, companies and sponsors. We do ask for a $150.00 an hour donation for our program services.
CONTACT BEAK N WINGS: You can schedule an event with Beak n Wings by calling us at 913-322-3398 or you can fax your information to us along with name and phone number to 913-322-2583. You may also check our availability on our club calendar.
HANDS ON EDUCATION: YES, we will allow you to handle our birds as long as your hands have been cleaned to protect the health of our birds, we will bring hand sanitizer. We look forward to providing you with a unique look into the ownership and companionship of these amazing birds.

Wish List

Bird toys – including shred toys and chew toys (all sizes)

Toy making supplies – bird safe beads of all sizes, acrylic or wooden pieces, children’s plastic fun links, quick links, stainless steel wire, bird safe rope: sisal (NOT from garden shops, it’s treated), cotton, seagrass and Paulie, paper twist rope

Perches – cotton, sisal, tanzaite, manzanita, java, grapevine

Play Stands – table top and floor stands

Bird Cages – sizes – M, L, XL (biggest need for Macaw size)

Carriers – all sizes, useable

Raw Nuts – unsalted, shelled or unshelled

Gift Cards – local or online stores including grocery, discount (Walmart), Office Supply and home improvement

Towels – bath towels, hand towels, shop towels, shop cloths (new only), blankets, paper towels

Water – bottled water (cases if possible)

Air purifiers (HEPA AND UV types)

Heavy-duty shop vacuum

Heating Pads

Cleaning Supplies – anti-bacterial wipes (such as Lysol or Clorox), scouring pads without soap, Dawn Dish Soap (original version)

Trash Bags – 13 + gallons

Misting Bottles – pump or trigger types

Baby Wipes – unscented baby wipes

Vinegar – Apple Cider or white (un-opened)

Hand Sanitizer (always a big need)

Office Supplies: 90 + bright white copy paper, color copy paper

Note Books (new), dividers (new)

Name Badge Inserts

Postage stamps

Volunteers

Monetary Donations – Any amount

Cell Phone: Android (T-Mobile)

Vet Expenses (ask us for vets we use)

Scale – digital gram scale

Truck (150 plus) or SUV average to low mileage to haul trailer

Trailer – 1 axel 10’-12’bed (used ok)

Receipts will be given upon request

And of course we always need cash.

Beak n Wings can always use good clean homes for foster care.

Fostering a bird can be a very rewarding experience. There is nothing like bringing in a bird that has gone through the stress of losing a home, helping it regain trust and seeing it find a new family.

* You must be a current member. To get your membership application click here.

* To get your copy of the foster/adoption application click here.

* You must agree to bring the foster birds to our events at LEAST ONCE per month, this allows the public to see the bird and increases the chance to adopt the bird to a good home. Therefore, you must live within reasonable driving distance. Birds with certain behavioral problems are an exception.

Many have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it.

You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.

-Antoine de Saint Exupery

Dean Tyson
Executive Director