Pet birds are known for being very intelligent, emotional, and communicative creatures. It is very important to understand their moods and behaviors so that you can have a better relationship with a healthier bird. Birds express themselves in many ways. Even though you think they may just squawk when they want to tell you something, READ MORE…
Feeding your bird doesn’t have to mean just seeds, nuts and commercial food. Birds love a good snack too, and many birds need treats to give them variety or additional nutrients in their diet. You can usually buy these treats from any pet store, but a fun and potentially de-stressing project would be to make READ MORE…
We had so much fun watching your Animal Star videos that we have decided to bring back the contest. This time, we want your best small animal pictures! To enter, simply post a photo of your larger-than-life small animal on our Facebook wall by December 2nd. Once we receive all entries, we will pick three READ MORE…
At Hartz, we believe that birds and small animals have tons of raw talent! We’re focused on finding our next Animal Star, which is why we we’re excited to show off all of these incredible videos that our Facebook users have submitted thus far. Take a look at the videos below, and let us know READ MORE…
Some bird species will speak more clearly than others, and personality will also play a role in what your bird picks up from his environment. For those species that can be trained, a significant vocabulary can be developed – as long as you are willing to be patient. Repetition, consistency and praise are the keys READ MORE…
Howl’oween is here again! We get excited for October every year because Howl’oween is another great holiday to celebrate with our pets. Whether you dress your pets up in a spooky costumes, take them trick or treating, or have them help hand out candy, it is a great time to include your pets in your READ MORE…
Have you entered our Animal Stars contest yet? If not, we wanted to share some inspiration by telling you about one of our very own Animal Stars: Lara Bird. Lara Bird is a 24 year old female Yellow Naped Amazon parrot whose pet parent, Jim, works at Hartz. She was originally named Larry Bird, until READ MORE…
“Hello! I have been using the Hartz Bonanza food sample with my green cheek conure for about a week now. We were buying expensive food from a bird store. As soon as we put some of the Hartz food in her bowl she immediately scrambled over to it and started to eat it. She was READ MORE…
New York City got a little fancy last week when one of Central Park’s peacocks decided to take an adventure. Growing tired of his confines in the park, the bird decided to fly the coop for the day and hang out on ritzy 5th Avenue. Perched on the window sill of a condominium building, the READ MORE…
There are some foods that should be enjoyed in moderation and others your bird should avoid altogether. Just like many other types of animals, birds love to get into any accessible food. However, it is important that they maintain a regular diet to keep them healthy and happy. This post will READ MORE…
