Our Birds
Conrad Friesen
Owner and Operator
Only the BEST.
Friesen Bird Farm offers the finest, healthiest wholesale parakeets for sale anywhere in the U.S. today.
Our Story
In 2024, Friesen Bird Farm proudly acquired McDonald’s Bird Farm, continuing the legacy that James and Brenda McDonald built. With 15 years of partnership, we are honored to carry forward their work and expand on their vision. As we integrate McDonald’s Bird Farm into our operation, we remain dedicated to the same high standards of quality, care, and customer service that made it such a respected name in the industry.
How has this been accomplished when so many others have failed? It’s really quite simple. While sticking with our goal, we dedicated ourselves to treating our customers in the same manner that we would like to be treated. That is a rarity these days. You see, we realized a long time ago that our customers were our greatest asset. Without them, our business would not exist. Our valued customers were the ones who fed our family through the years, and we have never forgotten that.
The success we have experienced in the past, as well as any future success, we owe to our customers, of which we are grateful. We believe that our customers are our real boss, and we treat them as such. We appreciate all of our customers, whether they are a small mom-and-pop, individually owned store, or a large multi-store operation. We take great pride in the number of customers who repeatedly order from us. Each bird is hand-graded and packed by Conrad, Iris, and our well-trained staff. We check the overall health of the bird, its beak, eyes, feet, and feathers. Each and every bird must meet our strict grading standards or it doesn’t go into the shipping box. Upon arrival at your store, the birds are ready for immediate sale. When looking for a wholesale supplier of parakeets, we realize that you have a choice. Thank you for your interest in our birds. We hope to hear from you soon.
Conrad & Iris
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The story of Friesen Bird Farm truly begins with the legacy of McDonald Bird Farm, which was started in 1975 by James and Brenda McDonald. Raised on a farm, James’s deep love for birds and animals came naturally. Their first aviary was a small building in their backyard, but their passion and knack for breeding birds quickly paid off. By 1978, they had expanded to seven separate buildings devoted to breeding parakeets.
James McDonald soon became a recognized authority in the pet bird industry, regularly lecturing on breeding pet birds at Texas A&M University’s veterinary classes. He also spoke at numerous seminars and events throughout the country, including symposiums at prestigious institutions like Purdue University. James authored many articles, published two books on exotic birds, and was widely featured in newspapers, magazines, and on television. His contributions to the field helped shape the modern pet bird industry.
The principles that guided McDonald Bird Farm—a commitment to the highest quality and healthiest birds, and to providing customers with birds that offer the best returns on investment—have remained unchanged throughout its history. These principles continue to guide us as Friesen Bird Farm.