Maryland cockatiel breeder for hand-fed babies
We focus on hand‑raised birds and friendly service for new and experienced bird parents in Maryland. Our small, well‑cared‑for flock ensures each chick receives daily attention and socialization.
Hand-fed, DNA-sexed baby cockatiels for sale in Maryland (Kensington, MD 20815)
Welcome to Kensington Aviary — a small, family-run aviary in Kensington, MD specializing in hand-fed baby cockatiels for sale in Maryland and friendly parakeets. We serve families across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia by appointment.
We focus on hand‑raised birds and friendly service for new and experienced bird parents in Maryland. Our small, well‑cared‑for flock ensures each chick receives daily attention and socialization.
Pets are family. We raise every bird with love, respect, and consistent socialization so they become confident companions for households and individuals alike.
Our cockatiels are hand‑fed from hatch (day 0). They don't just receive food — they receive gentle daily handling so they're tame and human‑bonded from the start.
All birds are DNA‑sexed by professional laboratories.
Kensington Aviary is based in Kensington, MD 20815 — conveniently located for families searching for cockatiels near them across Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Silver Spring, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
Our focus is small-scale, well-socialized companion birds rather than high-volume selling. Each baby receives daily handling, DNA sexing when applicable, transition guidance, and pickup support to make the move to your home as smooth as possible.
Questions? Text or email us — see contact info in the header. Or join our waiting list for future babies.
After we confirm availability, you may place a reservation deposit here.
Yes. Kensington Aviary is based in Kensington, Maryland 20815. We serve local families across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Current availability is shown above, and you can join our waiting list for future babies.
Yes. Our cockatiel babies are hand-fed, handled daily, and socialized before going home. This helps them start as tame, people-familiar companion birds.
Our cockatiels are DNA-sexed by professional laboratories when applicable, so buyers can choose based on sex with better confidence.
Check availability on the home page, then text or email us with the bird you are interested in. After we confirm details together, you can place a reservation deposit to hold the bird for local pickup.
Text or email us with the bird tag, your pickup timeframe, and any questions. Once we confirm availability, you can hold the bird with a deposit via our Reservation Deposit page and schedule pickup from Kensington, MD.
Yes. We may have parakeets, also called budgies, available in Maryland. They are listed separately, and they are not hand-fed like our cockatiels.
In-person visits and virtual visits may be arranged by appointment. Use the contact page to schedule and tell us which bird you want to meet.
Have a question or just want to say hi? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you.
Prefer texting? Use the number in the header for the fastest reply.