![]() | A Guide to...Eclectus Parrots, Their Management, Care & Breeding
A full color book designed for birdlovers and aviculturists. Informative literature on the care, keeping and breeding of the lovely and vivacious Eclectus Parrots. |
| A Guide to...Lories & Lorikeets, Their Management, Care & Breeding
A full color book designed for birdlovers and aviculturists. Informative literature on the care, keeping and breeding of the lovely Lories and Lorikeets. |
From Library Journal The minimal care and attention required by pet birds has resulted in a great increase in their popularity. As a result, the advice Doane dispenses in this volume will apply to all pet birds as well as parrots. In addition to describing how to choose a competent avian veterinarian, Doane discusses the parrot's potential health problems with recommended treatments and/or surgery so that the owner may be an ``informed partner'' with the veterinarian in the care of the pet. He also covers coping with the loss of a bird. Because this book is easy for the layperson to read and is the most complete in the field... | |
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From The Publisher Offering a wealth of advice on such topics as choosing between a young parrot and an older parrot, a parrot expert discusses ways of coping with occasional problems owners can have with their pet. |
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From the Publisher This wide-ranging work on training parrot-family birds in good manners and for trick behaviors is directed at enhancing the bird/owner relationship to its highest possible potential. The book s eight chapters include topics ranging from basic training needs to an explanation of parrot responses. Bonnie Munro Doane is a familiar writer and authority on all phases of modern aviculture. |
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From the Publisher This is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots, one of the most familiar and colorful groups of birds. From the mighty macaws to the diminutive pygmy parrots, the 350 species of parrots include cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds, and Budgerigar... | |
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| From the Publisher Parrot owners and prospective owners will find practical solutions to numerous parrot behavior problems such as screaming, biting, and feather chewing in this helpful book which also features information on bathing, grooming, communication, selection of accessories, and safe interactions with other pets and children. Includes dozens of full-color photos and detailed drawings. |
From the Publisher My Parrot, My Friend is a straightforward book that addresses a growing need for parrot owners and their birds. When difficulties develop in the home, or a clash in avian and human natures make for unhappy birds and angry owners, many times the sad consequence is painful termination of what could have been a long-term, joyful relationship... | |
From the Publisher The complete guide to the purchase, acclimation, care, diet, disease, with a special chapter on the understanding the African Gray Parrot. | |
Wonderfully illustrated and very thorough book on parrots. | |
A visually stunning treasure trove of parrot advice and lore, this gorgeous celebration of this intriguing bird is the ideal guide for the contemporary enthusiast of macaws, Amazons, lories, and all other members of this large, varied family of living feathered jewels. Twenty chapters advise, educate, and entertain. 112 photos, 100 in color. | |
Acclimation, Care, Diet, Disease... | |
From the Publisher Complete advice on parrot care of all popular varieties in natural habitats and in pet owners' environments. | |
Answers questions on bird behavior. |