Parrots make a wonderful alternative to the traditional pet.They're as loving, intelligent, companionable, andentertaining as a cat or a dog but they surpass them by far in manyother ways. They don't require walks around the block,they're perfect for apartment living, most have long lifespans, and they're full of personality. Besides, when was thelast time you saw a vibrant blue cat or had a conversation with atalking dog?
Whether you are just thinking about buying a parrot oryou've had parrots for years, Parrots for Dummies isfull of helpful information about how to be the best parrotguardian you can be. Parrots for Dummies is packed full ofuseful tips, hints, reminders, and warnings about everythingrelated to parrots and their care, including:
* Picking a parrot
* Bringing a new parrot home
* Parrot behavior made simple
* Taming and training your bird
* Travel tips
Author Nikki Moustaki, avian care and behavior consultant andauthor of Parakeets for Dummies, gives you all of herexperienced advice about owning, caring for, and loving parrots.She draws on her professional knowledge as well as her personalfamiliarity with the bird to show you how to make the most of yourparrot-guardian relationship. She includes information on:
* Purchasing and adopting a parrot
* Proper housing and food
* Parrot illnesses and diseases
* Correcting behavioral problems
* Living in a multiple parrot household
* Breeding and showing parrots
In addition to all the help and guidance, Parrots forDummies comes with a full-color insert with pictures of over 25different kinds of parrots to help you choose a new pet thatcatches your eye or find your existing pet's nearestrelation. So whether you're buying your first parrot orlooking for some advice about an old friend, Parrots forDummies has something for you.
Nikki Moustaki
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