CountryMax - Batavia — Local services in Town of Batavia

I live closer to Geneseo, but can't stand going as no one seems to have any knowledge on the animals they sell. So I drive to Batavia. The few extra minutes on my drive is so worth it too. The staff is friendly and helpful. But Dustin is extremely knowledgeable on absolutely everything they have. I spend months researching the pets I own before I get them to make sure I provide adequate care, it seems he does too. Dustin takes the time to make all the animal displays look beautiful, and to make sure the health of the animals they sell are pristine. Ive never gone to a country max and met a worker who puts so much time and effort into their job, and on top of that he's extremely personable and is a joy to talk to. I spend a lot of time and money on my hobby, and for a local pet store Batavia country max will remain my pick thanks to...

All the prices on any live feeder fish, insects, crustaceans, is really worth the price. Everytime I buy feeder fish or insects like superworms, they all come free of diseases and are VERY fat and healthy except for the feeder guppies. The guppies tend to have a back disease so they are very slow which is good for feeding but not breeding. The superworms and crickets are extremely healthy and large, like they are basically trains and it feels like I am stealing each time I buy superworms, it is so worth the price. The fish tanks and reptile terrariums is well worth the price and is very much a steal. I will definitely be doing business with them...

CountryMax's care for their animals is unacceptable. They used to take relatively good care of them, but as the business has expanded, the level of care has declined very quickly. At this particular CountryMax in Batavia, there are always sick birds. Today there was a gouldian finch struggling to breathe, as well as a very clearly sick parakeet. The zebra finches were plucked bare by each other. The rabbits had a completely empty water bottle as well. Something needs to change and these poor animals need...