Overview
Quick access to comprehensive information and expert guidance for parrot owners. Parrots are loved for their intelligence, sociability, longevity and humorous, almost-human characteristics. These same attractive qualities demand serious consideration and commitment when acquiring a parrot. The Parrot Companion provides practical knowledge gained from an expert's decades of experience with these birds. The author examines the 25 most common breeds, which include Greys, Amazons, caiques, conures, cockatiels and budgerigars. The data for each one compare principal characteristics such as voice shrillness, mimicry and potential behavioral problems. The author emphasizes responsible ownership, with a focus on choosing the right bird and keeping it happy and healthy. Topics include: Socializing a parrot Safety tips Avoiding behavior problems Finding an escaped bird Step-by-step training Trimming flight feathers vs. clipping wings The right equipment Feather plucking, biting and screaming Feeding, nutrition, health and grooming Re-homing a parrot. This comprehensive reference is filled with color photos and will be welcomed by new and long-time parrot owners.
Full Product Details
Author: Rosemary Low
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 16.80cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 21.90cm
Weight: 0.490kg
ISBN: 9781554071999
ISBN 10: 1554071992
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 January 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
"A pet owner's reference certain to receive popular attention in any lending library setting.--Rosemary Low ""The Midwest Book Review`"" (6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM) Beautiful photographs, clear charts and perky tip boxes add to the clearly written informative guide to all things winged.--Michelle Mills ""San Gabriel Valley Tribune"" (10/5/2008 12:00:00 AM) If you're into birds, you may need The Parrot Companion: Caring for Parrots, Macaws, Budgies, Cockatiels and More by Rosemary Low. Beautiful photographs, clear charts and perky tip boxes add to the clearly written, informative guide to all things winged.--Michelle J. Mills ""Pasadena Star News"" (10/4/2008 12:00:00 AM)"
Beautiful photographs, clear charts and perky tip boxes add to the clearly written informative guide to all things winged. -- Michelle Mills San Gabriel Valley Tribune (10/05/2008)
A pet owner's reference certain to receive popular attention in any lending library setting.--Rosemary Low The Midwest Book Review` (06/01/2007) If you're into birds, you may need The Parrot Companion: Caring for Parrots, Macaws, Budgies, Cockatiels and More by Rosemary Low. Beautiful photographs, clear charts and perky tip boxes add to the clearly written, informative guide to all things winged.-- (10/04/2008) Beautiful photographs, clear charts and perky tip boxes add to the clearly written informative guide to all things winged.--Michelle Mills San Gabriel Valley Tribune (10/05/2008)
Author Information
Rosemary Low is the author of more than 20 books and a cofounder of the World Parrot Trust, which advocates against the trade of wild-caught parrots. She lives in England.
