Overview
An in-depth guide to overcoming common problem behaviors in parrots. Parrots are among the most highly intelligent creatures kept as pets. They are capable of forming very close and rewarding relationships with their handlers. However, it takes a lot of time on a daily basis to ensure that the parrot is content and mentally stimulated. Otherwise, the unhappy bird may develop a repertoire of problem behaviors, such as biting, screaming and feather-plucking. In this definitive reference book for the hundreds of thousands of parrot owners, a top parrot behavioral consultant explains how best to keep a captive bird in a domestic environment so that the pet will thrive, and reveals what to do to overcome and prevent problem behaviors. This authoritative book is organized into the following sections: Parrots in the Wild Parrot Biology Different Types of Parrots Acquiring a Bird Understanding Behavior Training Your Bird Your Parrot's Home Preventing and Solving Behavioral Problems -- overcoming behaviors such as biting, screaming, self-mutilation, nervousness and destructiveness Problem-solving.
Full Product Details
Author: Greg Glendell
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 17.30cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.30cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9781554072972
ISBN 10: 1554072972
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 14 September 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
Learning to prevent and stop problem behavior with kindness and understanding is the idea behind Breaking Bad Habits in Parrots. -- Laurie Mackenzie Canadian Living (03/31/2008)
Learning to prevent and stop problem behavior with kindness and understanding is the idea behind [this book]. Glendell wants them to thrive in a domestic environment, so he covers everything from explaining how these colourful and intelligent birds live in the wild to acquiring a parrot to keep as a pet anad the best way to care for your feathered companion at home.--Laurie Mackenzie Canadian Living (03/31/2008)
The ultimate guide to keeping pet parrots... practical insights ... detailed advice... This comprehensive reference is beautifully illustrated with hundreds of color photographs showing numerous parrot species at their brilliant best.-- (02/01/2008) Learning to prevent and stop problem behavior with kindness and understanding is the idea behind [this book]. Glendell wants them to thrive in a domestic environment, so he covers everything from explaining how these colourful and intelligent birds live in the wild to acquiring a parrot to keep as a pet anad the best way to care for your feathered companion at home.-- (03/31/2008)
Learning to prevent and stop problem behavior with kindness and understanding is the idea behind Breaking Bad Habits in Parrots.--Laurie Mackenzie Canadian Living (03/31/2008)
Author Information
Greg Glendell has kept parrots for 18 years, which he also breeds and fosters. He owns a pet parrot consultancy firm and offers courses on pet parrot behavior.
