Welcome to The Parrot University

Established in 1984 with the goal of selectively breeding parrots for domestic temperament, Hartman Aviary has grown into one of the largest parrot breeding and education facilities in the world. We are the source for scientifically based information about pet birds and their care.

Produced over 4000 baby parrots SELECTIVELY BRED FOR DOMESTIC TEMPERAMENT
Producer of SCIENCE based articles on parrot development
The Parrot University manufactures of products that get parrots OUT OF THE CAGE:

The AVIATOR Bird Harness and Leash
The AVIATOR Bird Flight Line
The AVIATOR Yard Perch

All Parrot University products are 'Made In America'

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Aviator Harness,

Aviator Flightline

and the

Aviator Yard Perch .

The Aviator Bird Harnesses special designed fits comfortably so Rosie-Blush hardly knows she is wearing it.

Horsewhispering Umbrella Cockatoo Can't do her job without The Aviator Bird Harness

Joes Blue and Gold perches outside with the Aviator harness

Baby Blue Front Amazons get a better education if they can check out thier yard before they can fly

Honey is a Sun Conure that gets out and about with his Aviator Harness

Sara with her Parakeet and Aviator Harness

Baby Green Cheek and Lilac Crown Amazons working on Flight Lessons

Blue Headed Pionus

The Aviator Yard Perch can be used any where it can be pushed into the ground

Green Wing Macaw is practicing raising its wings to put on The Aviator Harness

Senegal Parrot

Citron Crested Cockatoos look good in Black and Silver Aviator Bird Harnesses

Mario Lovebird explores Greece Fruit Tree with his Aviator Bird Harness

Spanx Quaker enjoys the taste of fresh cut grass

Mario Love Bird shows how to use the Aviator Harness on very small birds

Green Parakeet wearing the Petite Size Aviator Bird Harness

Normal Grey Cockatiel

Female Lesser Sulfur Crested Cockatoo form England

The Aviator Bird Harness is designed to be very comfortable. In this picture, we can see that the Senegal Parrot has his bird harness on backward. The longer part of the collar should be on his back. Notice how the portion of the collar by his crop is the same shape as the back of his neck. The joint that is touching the back of his neck is 'V' shaped and should be below his crop.

Lilac Crown Amazon

Star is a Blue Crown Conure that loves the beach

Mario Lovebird explores the sights of Greecewith his Aviator Bird Harness

Jaydey and her Cockatiel Rosie-Blush are in the car on their way to the beach at Brown's Bay.

Lovebird standing on the limb of a blooming apple tree in Greece.

Kayla, a Blue Throated Macaw practices recall training outide with The Aviator Harness and Aviator Yard Perch

Nanday Conures like to do a little gardening

Jaydey and Rosie-Blush taking a walk in public

The Aviator Yard Perch is a great place for a Blue and Gold Macaw to have lunch.

Hyacinth Macaw Pair

Mario Lovebird explores the Beaches of Greece with his Aviator Bird Harness

Rock Pebbler

Sangria experiences a wonderful sense of freedom with the Aviator Harness.

Baby Pionus start to wear The Aviator at 7 weeks old

Gabby goes alnatural indoors but wears the recommeded Silver Aviator Harness when He is outside

Honey Wearing Aviator.

African Grey Congo

Grey Kiss

Peach Front Conurs wear Petite Aviator Harness

Aby Green Cheek Conures at Hartman Aviary Nursery

Aandrea Schworts used a Petite Aviator on her Cockatiel

Even Rick's Aracaris Betton can think outide of hte cage with The Aviator

Black Head Caiques on a Rope Perch

Oriana and Darla, her pet Chicken are dressed for Halloween

Scarlet Macaw Babies

Green Nape Lories can do much more exploring with The Aviator Bird Harness

Mario Lovebird explores Greece with his Aviator Bird Harness

Zoey is a White Belly Caique. This very active species needs varied activities to keep his active mind busy. Without his early harness training he might have been one of those 'caged birds' that don't have a life.

At Hartman Aviary all of the hundreds of parrots have been flighted since 1984. Hartman Aviary may be the only breeding facility in the world were all of the birds get to breed for half the year, and live a more normal active life for 6 months in large flighted flocks.

Charlie a Nanday Conure is safe in his bird harness

Stacy Serba is using a red Aviator Bird Harness to train a 12 week old Moluccan Cockatoo to fly outside. Parrots should be exploring the kinds of environments they will later be exposed to before they can fly.

Sun Conure

Cheryl takes her male Solomon Island Eclectus, Ben, for a neighborhood walk every evening. Notice the harness wrist strap with the bird harness. With the wrist strap, you never need to be concerned with an accidental fly off.

Creating a safe bird harness for Lovebirds is difficult because the birds are small and human fingers are too big to work tiny belt buckles. The Petite Aviator Harness is safe and works well as long as the belt buckle is placed behind the birds legs.

The Aviator Yard Perch is designed to perch all size birds

This Macaw takes a bath then goes outside to dry off in the sun

Patsy Schwartz and her Miliatry Macaw Spring

African Grey Congo Wearing Aviator Harness

The Aviator Bird Harness allows this Nanday Conure to get sand between his toes

Catalina Macaw

Blue Headed Pionus

Senegal Parrot wearing The Aviator Bird Harness

Ellen K. Cook, D.V.M. and Bare Eyed Cockatoo doing research on neuro-development of flight in parrots

Quaker Parakeets can be cute

Bronze Wing Pionus

Gabby goes alnatural indoors but wears the recommeded Silver Aviator Harness when He is outside

This Blue&Gold Macaw is able to fly around a large area because the high quality elastic shock cord expands about 100%. As the shock cord tightens, it pulls the point of attachment on the belt to the back of the bird. Otherwise he would be flipped over on his back and crash to the ground.

Pet Chickens are much safer when they use The Aviator Bird Harness

Kimberly's active lifestyle would keep her from spending much time with Charlie if she didn't have The Aviator Bird Harness.

Flock of Caiques

Boolark is a black lory that loves his Small Aviator Harness

Ring Neck Parakeets explore a sunflower

Bronze Wing Pionus

Yellow Nape Amazons.

Rock Pebblers in the UK use Extra Small Aviator Bird Harnesses

Cockatoos love the ground. The lucky ones that have the opportunity will dig a hole to china if they have a chance. Or, to the US if they are one of the many Aviator owners in the Orient.

Cockatiel at the beach in his Petite Aviator Bird Harness

Green Nape Lory

Benjamin is a happy male Solomon Island Eclectus that spends his mornings outside checking his garden. He hardly notices his Aviator Harness because the green color matches his feathers.

Blue and Gold Macaw showing off on The Aviator Yard Perch at Hartman Aviary annual Bonfire Party

Cachao - Red front in Brazil is sporting a Medium Bird Harness

Rose Breasted Cockatoo

These two large macaws are having a play date. The Blue&Gold Macaw is flying with a retractable leash attached to his bird harness. The Catalina Macaw is safely flying because his harness is attached to The Aviator Flight Line.

Proper adjustment of The Aviator Bird Harness is important for safe flight

Alexandrian Parakeets look great in Small Aviator Harnesses

The Larger male Hyacinth Macaw on the right uses an XXL Aviator while his girlfriend on the left wears an Extra Large Aviator Bird Harness

This is one big Hyacint Macaw that does better with The XXL Aviator Harness

The Aviator Bird Harness connects to the Aviator Flight Line so you bird can fly all around your yard

Linda Mankefors' Christmas Angel has an active life in and outdoors in Sweden

Blue and Gold Macaw

Military Macaw and Safe Parrot Toys

Scarlet Macaws Snacking

These two German Macaws know how to get out and party with thier Aviator Harnesses and Yard Perches

Jaydey and Rosie-Blush her pet Cockatiel

Zoey White Belly Caique poses for a Mug Shot in his Extra Small Aviator Harness

Senegal Parrot getting ready for a test flight

Sangria loves flying with the Aviator Harness.

Love Bird showing how to put The Aviator Harness on really small birds

Green Nape Lory

Moluccan Cockatoo and Cute Woman take a walk in the Moonlight

Gracie Kamp, an Umbrella Cockatoo takes a break from Thinking Outside the Cage

Larger speices of Ring Neck parrots like this pair of Alexandrine Parrot wear a Small Aviator Bird Harness

Yellow Back Chattering Lory

Green Wing Macaws can experience a totally different world with The Aviator Bird Harness

Green and Red look good together

Cherry Headed Conure

The Aviator Yard Perch is a great place for a Blue and Gold Macaw to have lunch.

This Military Macaw is check out a very fresh safe bird toy from his garden

Golden Conure

Cherry Head Conure

Keeta Parakeet wearing The Aviator

Parakeet

Many Owls, Falcons and other non parrot pet bird can use The Aviator Bird Harness

Green Nape Lories are very social and need to think outside of the cage

Pair of Sun Conures making little Aviators

The Aviator Instructional DVD shows just how to properly adjust the harness for the most comfortable fit.

Amanda is showing Stacy how a Moluccan Cockatoo does not need her to put on The Aviator Bird Harness

Amazon Parrot Babies

Cockatiel with Aviator Bird Harness

Florida is where this Blue and Gold rides his bicycle

Happy the Eclectus from Sydney,Australia wearing the Aviator Harness

Scarlet Macaw

Baby Amazons start wearing The Aviator Bird Harness at 7 weeks old

Cheryl and Benjamin, a male Eclectus, enjoy walks on the Velano Beach Fl

Baby Blue Front Amazons get a better education if they can check out thier yard before they can fly

Most Hyacinth Macaws wear an Extra Large Aviator Harness. A few very large Hyacinth will need XX Large

This baby Aracaris named Hirtz uses and Extra Small for outdoor flight training