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What makes Pretty Bird Different?
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Youth
Pretty Bird International Inc. Is a young, modern, fast growing
company. After four years of development Pretty Bird's first products
were introduced in 1990. In a few short years Pretty Bird has grown
to be a leader in the field of exotic pet nutrition.
Pretty
Bird was founded by Michael Massie with the goal of providing the best
possible foods for your companion animals. Unemcumbered by history,
Pretty Bird has taken a fresh approach to nutrition and applied new
ideas and technology to solve old problems in unique ways. Initially
working with prominent breeders, Pretty Bird launched a nationwide grass
roots distribution network which resulted in rapid growth in the marketplace.
Our continuing research and application of new ideas allows Pretty Bird
to continue to meet the changing needs of companion animals and their
owners.
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Innovation
Modern times demand innovative solutions to old problems.
Pretty Bird was first to:
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Introduce multi-colored, multi-shaped foods to enhance acceptance
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Develop and introduce species specific formulas
- Establish in house manufacturing
capabilities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Daily Select Line of Maintenance foods designed for pet birds
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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
- Pretty Pets
Our Pretty Pets Division offers a full line of foods for our
non-feathered companion animals.
These products include:
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Juvenile and Adult
Iguana foods
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Juvenile and Adult
Bearded Dragon formulas
Cricket loading formula
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Aquatic Turtle food
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Box Turtle food
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Tortoise food
Hedgehog food
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Sugar Glider Formula
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Rabbit food
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Guinea Pig food
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Hamster and Gerbil
food
Small Animal Treats
- Support for
Avian Conservation and Rehabilitation
Pretty bird provides food for over
35 avian rehabilitation projects in the US as well as abroad, including
Panama, Indonesia, and Europe.
- Committment
Pretty Bird is committed to
providing the best quality nutritional products for your exotic birds
and animals. We are committed to providing the best value, service,
packaging, and marketing. We are utilizing state of the art technology
combined with extensive research and testing in order to lead the field
in development of innovative, practical products. Please let us be of
service to you.
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