Nikki Moustaki

Parrots For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Repeat after me: Parrots aren't just for pirates! While parrots have a historical reputation for being a pirate's best friend, in the modern-day U.S.--where birds are the nation's third most popular household pet-thousands of landlubbers are in on the act! And that's not surprising--parrots are as affectionate, friendly, and fun to be with as a dog or cat. They are also relatively low-maintenance, with no rude 5 a.m. awakenings with demands for food or punishing walks. Renowned avian care and behavior consultant Nikki Moustaki is your friendly guide to the colorful world of this intelligent and chatty pet. In this book, you'll be introduced to the vibrant diversity of the parrot world, which covers a wide variety of Psittacidae family members, including macaws, cockatiels, and parakeets. You'll also learn the best ways to choose, care for, and love your resplendently feathered companion. * Pick your perfect parrot * Devour the latest on nutrition * Tame and train * Make the perfect home Whether you're just setting out in the parrot world or are a seasoned voyager on the parrot-y seas, this 2nd edition of Parrots For Dummies has something for you and your pet--and will repay the hard-won pirate gold you spent on it a thousand times over!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119753636
• Artikelnr.: 61212869

Autorenporträt

Nikki Moustaki, MA, MFA, is a renowned avian care and behavior consultant, working with clients to heal strained relationships between themselves and their feathered friends. She has published 24 books on the care and training of exotic birds.

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Introduction 1

Part 1: Introducing the Parrot -- Your Wild Child 5

Chapter 1: Meeting the Parrots, Just the Basics 7

Chapter 2: Knowing What to Expect with Your Companion Parrot 15

Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Companion 29

Chapter 4: Purchasing or Adopting a Parrot 61

Part 2: Bringing Home Your New Parrot 81

Chapter 5: A House to Call Home: Choosing Proper Housing 83

Chapter 6: Going Shopping: Avian Supplies and Accessories 95

Chapter 7: Bringing Home Birdy: Making Introductions and Parrot-Proofing Your Home 111

Part 3: Caring for Your Parrot 127

Chapter 8: Eating Like a Bird: Proper Parrot Nutrition 129

Chapter 9: Pretty Bird! Grooming Your Companion 157

Chapter 10: Taking Care of Your Parrot: In Sickness and in Health 177

Part 4: Parrot Behavior Made Simple 211

Chapter 11: Understanding Your Wild Child's Instincts 213

Chapter 12: Recognizing Normal Companion Parrot Behaviors 227

Chapter 13: Handling More Than One Bird: Multiple Parrot Households 253

Chapter 14: Addressing Behavior: When Good Birds Go Bad 263

Part 5: Taming, Training, and Beyond 291

Chapter 15: Bird Brains: Understanding Parrot Intelligence 293

Chapter 16: Taming and Training Your Parrot 303

Chapter 17: Taking Your Training to the Next Level: Advanced Techniques 329

Chapter 18: Breeding Parrots 345

Chapter 19: In the Ring: Showing Your Parrot 371

Part 6: The Part of Tens 381

Chapter 20: Ten Things All Parrots Should Know 383

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Entertain Your Parrot 389

Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Tips When Traveling with Your Parrot 397

Chapter 23: Ten Surprises for Parrot Guardians and How to Respond to Them 407

Index 415