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– Innovation
Modern times demand innovative solutions to old problems.
Pretty Bird was first to:

• Introduce multi-colored, multi-shaped foods to enhance acceptance
• Develop and introduce species specific formulas
• Establish in house manufacturing capabilities

– Quality
Quality is our primary concern in food, packaging, and customer service. We operate an in house quality assurance lab with a microbiologist on staff. An independent laboratory runs continual analysis to assure consistency in composition. Our in house toxicology lab screens all incoming grains for toxins. This ensures the purity of any raw materials in the manufacture of our feeds. Our breeding and research facility in Florida is always using the food which is currently being sold providing an additional quality assurance safeguard. We do it ourselves to make sure it’s done right.

– Technology
In 1995, when only 5 years old, Pretty Bird acquired and installed one of the most technologically advanced extrusion facilities for the manufacturing of pet food products. Our system is based on Swiss made twin screw extruders, this high-tech equipment is commonly used to produce human breakfast cereals. One Buehler extruder has the capability to produce 4 tons of food per hour, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. A smaller Buehler extruder was installed for research and specialty products. This smaller extruder has a capacity of 200 to 1500 lbs per hour, making it economically feasible to produce small bathces or test runs of food.

– Service
Quality customer service has always been a primary objective at Pretty Bird. We have always had an 800 help line which is managed by experienced knowledgeable people. We are happy to provide advice on feeding and other aspects of captive management of exotic companion animals. We love to hear the questions or ideas of veterinarians, breeders and pet owners. Please give us a call at 1-800-356-5020 we may be of assistance.

– Packaging
Pretty Bird leads the industry in brilliant, colorful packaging featuring original hand-drawn illustrations. Our in-house artist, David Charles Brandon, has developed a style that is uniquely Pretty Bird. Pretty Bird products are available in various sizes to meet all needs from single pet owners to breeders. Attractively packaged in canisters, plastic and paper bags to ensure freshness on delivery and provide a visually appealing addition to the bird section in your favorite pet store.

– Research
Pretty Bird utilizes an independent breeding facility for research and product testing. Hurricane Aviaries, owned and operated by Kevin and Susan Clubb, is an outdoor breeding facility in Southern Florida. Hurricane aviaries is home to some 350 pairs of breeding birds of various species.

Susan Clubb, DVM, has 18 years experience in Avian Medicine, the pet industry and avicultural medicine. She is actively involved with product development, research as well as field studies and product testing.

Kevin Clubb MS, microbiologist, has 16 years practical experience in all aspects of aviculture including nursery management. Additional staff bring extensive avicultural experience. Numerous other private aviaries participate in product evaluation. Pretty Birds research takes place in the real world of aviculture in order to solve real world problems with innovative solutions.

– Products
Pretty Bird/Pretty Pets offers an extensive array of food products for birds, reptiles, and small animals.
We are constantly developing new and exciting products for your favorite pet.

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Our Pretty Bird Division offers a full line of avaian food products for your feathered friends.
These products include:

• Daily Select Line of Maintenance foods designed for pet birds
• Breeder Select Line of Breeder Formulas
• Species Specific foods – Designed to meet special needs
• Birdy Banquet – A fun and nutritious cooked food
• Breeder Basics – A fun and nutritious cooked food for breeding birds
• Medicated food for treatment of Psittacosis
• Bird Treats – A constantly growing line of treats for your feathered friends
  A full line of handrearing formulas