Harrison's Bird Foods

01/26/2025

The American Federation of Aviculture’s Conservation Committee and Harrison's Bird Foods presented The Bird Endowment $1,000 for The Bird Endowment’s Education Fund at the Nprpf Parrot-Festival Banquet.

01/25/2025

Come see us at booth 3401!

01/23/2025

This is what the Alex foundation feeds their flock!

THANK YOU to Harrison's Bird Foods for your generous donation of nutritious and organic premium bird food! 🙏 We are truly grateful for your unwavering commitment to avian health!

01/23/2025

THANK YOU to Harrison's Bird Foods for your generous donation of nutritious and organic premium bird food! 🙏 We are truly grateful for your unwavering commitment to avian health!

01/20/2025

Our Handbook for a Healthier Bird is now available in 6 different languages!

WooHoo!

01/20/2025

01/18/2025

January Bulletin Bird Newsletter - make sure to see the promo code for January - It can save you over 50% on Booster Concentrate. With Avian Flu, and other enveloped viruses spreading - now it the time to prepare your flock and have Booster Concentrate on hand. It can be used prophylactically or as a treatment protocol. A very inexpensive option - Now just $10 for over 400 treatments for an 800 gram bird. It is used once a day for prevention and may be needed 2 times a day to treat infections. Dosage is based on the bird's(or patients) weight

01/16/2025

Health concerns - are you feeding colored food to your bird?

Red 3 is a synthetic food colorant found in hundreds, if not thousands, of processed foods, particularly candy and other sweets. The dye has been linked to a range of serious health concerns, particularly for children (and birds).

Recent research further underscores the dangers of this chemical dye in food. A 2021 study by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment found that synthetic dyes like Red 3 are linked to a greater risk of behavioral difficulties in children, including decreased attention span and memory problems. (Could this synthetic dye be adding to your bird's behavior problem?)

Red 3 has been singled out as a particularly harmful food dye because studies show it causes cancer in animals.

“Today’s action by the FDA marks a monumental victory for consumer health and safety,” said Cook. “For years, Red 3 remained in food products, despite growing evidence linking it to health problems, particularly in kids (what about your bird?)

“This ban sends a strong message that protecting the health of Americans – especially vulnerable children – must always take priority over the narrow interests of the food industry.”

Red 40 and Red 3 are not the same; while both are synthetic food dyes that produce a red color, Red 3 is currently banned by the FDA in food and beverages due to potential cancer concerns, while Red 40 is still permitted for use in many food products.

01/11/2025

Every couple months we like to repost this valuable (free) resource since we have so many new followers.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

01/09/2025

By choosing Harrison's Bird Foods, you're not just giving your feathered friends the best—you're also helping support global conservation efforts. Every purchase makes a difference! 🌍💚🐦

01/02/2025

When you support Harrison‘s Bird Foods, you support avian conservation !

🦜New year, new beginnings! 🥳Happy 2025🥂

🎉 As we welcome the New Year, a HUGE thanks to Harrison's Bird Foods for supporting our wild psittacine research! 🫶🌳

🌿Special thanks to ProCiencia. Always promoting scientific research in Peru! ✨

📸 Carlos Huamani

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all the wonderful pet bird owners! 🐦💕

As we step into this new year, may it be filled with endless moments of joy, love, and laughter, shared with your feathered companions. Whether it’s the sweet melodies of their songs or the soft rustling of wings as they flutter around your home, your birds bring so much light into your life.

Here’s to a year of deeper bonds, endless playtimes, and even more beautiful moments of connection with your avian friends. May their chirps remind you to embrace the simple joys, and may your love for them continue to soar to new heights. 🕊️

Wishing you and your feathered family a year full of happiness, health, and harmony! 🌟💫

12/30/2024

Harrison's Bird Foods Celebrates a Semester of Impactful Engagement with Veterinary Students Through Feathers of the Future Program

Brentwood, TN, December 2024 — This fall semester, Harrison's Bird Foods continued its commitment to advancing avian care and nutrition education through its Feathers of the Future program. By collaborating with veterinary student ambassadors and academic institutions, the program inspired and educated future veterinary professionals, reaching thousands of students across the United States and beyond.

Semester Highlights:

1. Virtual Training Day: The student ambassadors launched the semester by learning about Harrison's products, avian nutrition, and expectations for the year.

2. Exotic DVM Forum: Nearly 200 students from 48 veterinary schools joined this forum, fostering a collaborative learning environment for exotic animal care.

3. Student Engagement: Through welcome emails and monthly "Bulletin Bird" updates, Harrison's ambassadors connected with approximately 2,500 students. Social media posts further amplified awareness, with ambassadors sharing their outreach successes through detailed reports.

4. Lunch Lectures: Students at Purdue, UC Davis, Virginia-Maryland, Michigan State, Kansas State, and the University of Illinois participated in interactive sessions on avian nutrition, with meals sponsored by Harrison's Bird Foods.

5. Special Events:

o At Virginia-Maryland, the Zoo, Exotic Pet, and Wildlife Medicine Club partnered with Harrison's to host Dr. Karin Lourens, who presented on wild avian rehabilitation, emphasizing proper nutrition for released birds.

o NC State organized the Parrot Cognition and Behavior Symposium, featuring renowned speakers Dr. Irene Pepperberg and Dr. Jan Hooimeijer, who discussed parrot welfare, cognitive abilities, and behavior management.

o Sponsored Purdue’s wet labs at their annual Medicine of Mammalian and Avian Species (MMAS) Symposium.

6. Global Impact: Feathers of the Future expanded its reach through a webinar accessible to veterinary students worldwide, highlighting Harrison’s dedication to avian health education.

Empowering the Next Generation The Feathers of the Future program embodies Harrison’s Bird Foods’ mission to inspire and prepare the next generation of veterinary professionals for excellence in avian care. By sponsoring events, providing educational materials, and fostering connections between students and experts, Harrison’s continues to make a significant impact.

"We're incredibly proud of the Feathers of the Future program and the enthusiasm it inspires in veterinary students," said Dana O’Donoghue, CEO. "This semester's efforts have been a testament to the dedication of Dr. Kaitlyn Nikirk, Director of the Feathers of the Future, Dr. Bianca Murphy, Medical Director of Harrison’s Bird Foods, and our ambassadors and the students they’ve reached. We look forward to continuing this vital work in the years ahead."

To learn more about the Feathers of the Future program and its role in shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals, visit https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/student-ambassador-program/.

For additional information about Harrison's Bird Foods, visit https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/.

12/29/2024

12/25/2024

Wonderful news on Christmas day. Merry Christmas to all.

🥳Xmas news! WE HAVE CHICKS! 🦜
We came down river from our latest macaw nest monitoring expedition with great news. Stay tune for more about it!

🫶 HUGE THANKS to Harrison's Bird Foods, their support, which is allowing us to continue with this and others wild psittacine research in the wild. 🙏🌳

🌿Special thanks to ProCiencia. Always promoting scientific research in Peru! ✨

📸 Mandy Lu Brightsmith

12/24/2024

Season’s Greetings🌍

As we reflect on this wonderful year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you – our amazing customers, partners, and supporters. Your commitment to avian health and sustainability inspires us every day. 🌱

This holiday season, we celebrate the joy of nourishing birds and our planet with nature’s purest offerings. Thank you for joining us on this journey toward a healthier, more sustainable world. 🌍💚

May your holidays be filled with love, peace, and the warmth of family, friends, and good organic food. Here’s to a bright new year full of growth, wellness, and harmony with nature. 🌟

Wishing you a joyous and green holiday season!🌿✨