Sep 21, 2023
Hello, fellow bird and cat lovers! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that has ruffled a few feathers - Bird Videos for Cats! That's right, those mesmerizing digital displays showcasing flocks of our feathered friends, fluttering about, seemingly a paw's swipe away.
Jul 13, 2023
When your cat gifts you with a live, fluttering bird, it means they consider you part of their family. It's an odd show of feline affection, indeed, accompanied by the chaos of feathers floating in the air and a flapping bird. But before we get too caught up in the amusing drama, let's focus on the most pressing matter at hand: safely escorting our bird guest back to its natural habitat.
Apr 4, 2023
In Vermont, snow banks are starting to yield to the sunny days, and a little bit of last year's lawn is starting to show. This morning, I heard an old friend singing. Indeed, I saw my first robin of spring, and he/she was particularly dashing with an unusual eye stripe of white. Hello, Robin!
Feb 21, 2023
We're excitedly expecting new inventory by early March. Soon! Here is a sneak peek at the new bird-protecting colors and patterns that will be arriving very soon--and some of our favorites continue forward, too.
Jan 10, 2023
Welcome 2023! Here at Birdsbesafe headquarters in Vermont, we are turning a page in our calendar and making plans to protect more birds from cats, with your help, in the new year!
Nov 28, 2022
We thought we heard something about it being Bird Monday, so we have put several of our bird-protecting Birdsbesafe cat collars on sale for the day. Look for them on the shopping page. If your cat goes outdoors, protect the birds in your yard with our bright-colored cat collar. It's proven to be highly effective! And thanks for caring about cats and birds!
Aug 15, 2022
We just received a mention in a feature article in The Guardian (UK). Their story focused on the different options for controlling cat predation on birds, including confinement indoors, restricting outdoor hours, and our "colourful" cat products that use bright colors to warn birds of a cat's presence. You can read the whole article, "Is it Time to End Cats' Right to Roam?" here.
Apr 29, 2022
When I started Birdsbesafe company in 2009, after inventing the product for my own cat, George, I did not imagine how many scientific field studies would eventually test the product's effectiveness. That number rose to seven studies, this week, with the publication of the Swiss field study being published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution.
I’ve used bibs on my cats in the past. These collar covers are better by far. The cat doesn’t resent wearing it at all, plus they aren’t able to work around it. And it does not impede their gait. I’ve watched my young cat, a budding mass killer of birds, stalk, lie in wait, etc. All in vain. So much so that she seems to have grown less enamored with birds overall. Maybe due to her zero success at catching them so far. I think this product is a brilliant breakthrough.
Prior to this collar, Jean Louise brought in two chipmunks, a baby rabbit and a bird, (only one fatality). Since she’s had the collar, she’s only caught one bird, but dropped it after I told her to put it down, (good girl). Sincei had added bells to her original collar, I call it her jingle necklace. ❤️
This is the third collar I have put on my little serial killer and it works so well, she’s unable to capture any songbirds as long as she has her bright collar on. Prior to the collars she was catching a couple a week. It’s been years now since she’s been able to capture a bird!
My cat has tolerated these for years now. He really doesn’t notice it all. But the birds do and avoid being massacred. Neighbors love it. He’s known as the Elizabethan Elton John.
The collar seems to be effective in protecting birds. Doesn't do much for chipmunks though. The cat is embarrassed by the collar, but I think it makes him look handsome. He's a feral boy and well known by neighbors because of his collar.
