Harrison's Bird Foods

12/17/2024

December Bulletin Bird newsletter is out!

Check out the Veterinary Student Scholarship award winners and the 2025 grant recipients.

When you buy products that support research and the advancement of avian health you are taking a stand with your purchases!

Thank you to everyone who supports Harrison’s Bird Foods so we are able to give back!

12/17/2024

December Bulletin Bird newsletter is out!

Check out the Veterinary Student Scholarship award winners and the 2025 grant recipients.

When you buy products that support research and the advancement of avian health you are taking a stand with your purchases!

Thank you to everyone who supports Harrison's Bird Foods so we are able to give back!

12/14/2024

Our UC Davis student ambassadors have been busy!!

12/11/2024

Harrison’s Bird Foods Awards 6 Veterinary Student Scholarships

Brentwood, TN, December 2024 — Harrison’s Bird Foods is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Veterinary Student Scholarships. Six scholarships, each valued at $2,000, were awarded to outstanding veterinary students demonstrating a passion for avian medicine and a commitment to advancing veterinary care for birds.

The application process was both rigorous and engaging, requiring candidates to showcase their leadership experience in veterinary medicine and submit a creative piece—either a nutrition-focused article or a video presentation. Harrison’s Bird Foods extends its congratulations to these future leaders in avian health:

· Elijah Collins – University of Wisconsin - Madison

· Raaghav Saxena – Western University of Health Sciences

· Jacob Dalen – University of Illinois

· Cherin Yoon – Michigan State University

· Faithlyn Peek – Midwestern University - Glendale, Arizona

· Nicolas “Cole” Unmann – Iowa State University

“We are thrilled to support these exceptional veterinary students as they pursue their dreams of contributing to avian medicine,” said Greg J. Harrison, DVM, Founder of Harrison’s Bird Foods. “Their dedication to avian health and nutrition aligns perfectly with our mission of advancing bird care and well-being worldwide.”

The Harrison’s Bird Foods Veterinary Student Scholarship Program is part of the company’s broader commitment to fostering education and innovation in avian medicine. By investing in the next generation of veterinarians, Harrison’s Bird Foods aims to ensure that birds everywhere receive the specialized care they deserve.

For more information about Harrison’s Bird Foods and its scholarship program, visit https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/.

12/09/2024

Harrison’s Bird Foods Announces 2025 Avian Nutrition, Wellness, and Conservation Grant Winners

Brentwood, TN, December 2024 — Harrison’s Bird Foods is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2025 Avian Nutrition, Wellness, and Conservation Grants. These grants support pioneering research and projects that advance avian health, nutrition, and conservation.

This year’s winners showcase an impressive range of innovative projects dedicated to improving the lives of avian species in both wild and companion settings:

1. Dr. Michelle Borsdorf and colleagues, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Project: Establishing a teaching and research cockatiel flock to enhance veterinary education and avian research.

2. Robin Sullivan, The Leather Elves Project: The Rescue Roadtrip - Distributing enrichment toys to rescues, creating educational videos, and supporting diet conversion education.

3. Vern Gildhouse, The Parakeet Society Project: Supporting avian-focused scholarship initiatives, including the Georgia Fletcher Memorial Essay Contest and Veterinary Technician Scholarship Program.

4. Dr. Donald J. Brightsmith & Dr. Gabriela Vigo-Trauco, The Macaw Society, Texas A&M University Project: Investigating the impact of climate change on parrot diets, particularly bark consumption in the Peruvian lowlands.

5. Dr. Brandon J. Louth, DVM, and Dr. J. Jill Heatley Projects: Establishing plasma retinol reference intervals in Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulates) and Quaker Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus).

6. Dr. Francis R. Brooke and colleagues, The Wild Bird Trust’s Cape Parrot Project Project: Understanding the diet preference of wild Cape Parrots (Poicephalus robustus) through nutritional, phytochemical and bioactivity profiling of indigenous and exotic food resources in the Amathole region, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

In addition to the grants mentioned, Harrison's Bird Foods also donated $25,000 to the AFA (American Federation of Aviculture) Conservation Grant and $25,000 to the AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians) Avian Health Grant.

These groundbreaking projects were selected for their scientific merit, innovative approaches, and potential impact on avian wellness and conservation. Harrison’s Bird Foods is proud to support these endeavors and looks forward to the significant contributions they will make to avian care and research.

About Harrison’s Bird Foods Harrison’s Bird Foods is committed to promoting the health and well-being of avian species through quality nutrition and comprehensive research. By supporting initiatives like these grants, Harrison’s Bird Foods continues its mission to advance avian care worldwide. .

12/08/2024

Check out our new hand feeding brochure - just in time for breeding season.

Free with purchase of Recovery or Juvenile hand feeding formulas or upon request.

12/07/2024

Why humans and birds should not eat foods containing BHA

In 1990, a doctor filed a petition asking the Food and Drug Administration to ban the use of the additive BHA in food – and they’re still waiting for a response.

BHA, or butylated hydroxyanisole, is a preservative used in cured meats and other foods. It’s also found in some types of rubber, plastic and glue. More than 4,600 foods contain BHA. Many studies show it may cause cancer in humans exposed to it through what they eat.

The FDA has considered BHA “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, since 1958, when Congress first passed the law establishing a pre-market food additive review process. This means the FDA allowed it in food without ever reviewing it for safety.

In response to a White House directive to evaluate all GRAS substances, in 1978, the committee conducting this review for BHA found “uncertainties.” The panel recommended further studies on the preservative’s toxicity and its impact on the liver. Despite these concerns, the FDA allowed BHA to remain on the market and retain its GRAS status.

Since then, BHA has been listed as a known carcinogen under California’s Proposition 65 since 1990 and been classified as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” by the National Toxicology Program since 1991.

The European Union is reviewing BHA’s potential to disrupt the endocrine system. Studies have found the chemical can harm the reproductive system, decreasing s***m quality in males and uterine weight in females. Still other studies have linked BHA to immune system changes, hormone disruption, and other toxic effects.

12/06/2024

November Bulletin Bird newsletter is out - Yes, it was a little late. Make sure you subscribe (it's free) and you learn about all the promos and specials first :)

Here is the link to subscribe - https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/the-bulletin-bird-newsletter/

12/04/2024

Due to pricing and availability of certified organic seeds we are closing out our inventory - All sales final, and only good while supplies lasts.

12/03/2024

Here’s a video to make you smile! Thank you, Chan the Birdman for sharing!!

12/02/2024

As the holidays are approaching we want to educate people on toy safety. Since we know everyone likes to buy their feathered children toys for the holidays.
Today's video is on avian toys made with seashells.

Did you know that seashells can contain lead? And can be a source of toxins to your birds?

Please take 2 minutes to watch this important video prepared by Dr. Larry Nemetz and his wife Donna to educate us on this important fact.

This is "HBF_Avian Toy Safety_Vol 1 Sea Shells" by Navigation Advertising on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/30/2024

If anyone is in or near the UK, this is a great deal

The Black Friday discount code we shared yesterday (it was 'BLACK' if you missed it 😉 ) can be used on almost everything in our shop for 15% off. And that includes Harrison's Bird Foods.
Certified organic and nutritionally complete, these premium diets are developed to help provide optimal nutrition for your pet birds.
Switching your bird to Harrison's can help it to thrive - and with the discount this weekend there isn't a better time to start.
If your bird is already eating Harrison's for their main diet then why not see if they enjoy one of the treats in the range - maybe bake them some Bird Bread?
For more on all the foods see www.hbf-uk.co.uk

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving, so much to be thankful for! From our families to yours

11/28/2024

When you support Harrison’s bird foods by buying our products, you support conservation and avian research 

Scarlet macaws lay as many as four eggs per clutch, but only one or two chicks survive until fledging due to parental neglect of the youngest chicks.

11/26/2024

Do you use Harrison's Bird Foods? Would you like your bird to have 15 minutes of fame :)?

We need a cover model bird and a short story about your bird for inclusion in our November issue of our Bulletin Bird newsletter.

Bird must eat Harrison's Bird Foods for consideration. Please send a photo and short story to [email protected] for consideration.

The selected photo and story will be compensated $100. Thank you in advance for your participation.

11/23/2024

We are pleased to be at the BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference this weekend, talking with vets about avian nutrition and healthcare, alongside our colleagues from F10 Products who are chatting with them about optimal biosecurity for their practices and for the care of all pets.

11/21/2024

Easy, yummy, healthy Thanksgiving treat for our feathered family members.
We want to thank our customers for always sending in good ideas to share.
https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/.../bird-bread-mix-omega/