Product Description

Parrots make a wonderful alternative to the traditional pet. They’re as loving, intelligent, companionable, and entertaining as a cat or a dog but they surpass them by far in many other ways. They don’t require walks around the block, they’re perfect for apartment living, most have long life spans, and they’re full of personality. Besides, when was the last time you saw a vibrant blue cat or had a conversation with a talking dog?

Whether you are just thinking about buying a parrot or you’ve had parrots for years, Parrots for Dummies is full of helpful information about how to be the best parrot guardian you can be. Parrots for Dummies is packed full of useful tips, hints, reminders, and warnings about everything related 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 and author of Parakeets for Dummies, gives you all of her experienced advice about owning, caring for, and loving parrots. She draws on her professional knowledge as well as her personal familiarity with the bird to show you how to make the most of your parrot–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 for Dummies comes with a full–color insert with pictures of over 25 different kinds of parrots to help you choose a new pet that catches your eye or find your existing pet’s nearest relation. So whether you’re buying your first parrot or looking for some advice about an old friend, Parrots for Dummies has something for you.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14294 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

From the Back Cover
Covers feeding, training, and housing parrots

All the guidance you need to choose and raise your parrot

Thinking about getting a parrot? This friendly guide offers expert advice on everything from taming and training to nutrition, health care, and parrot safety. You′ll see how to keep your feathered friend comfortable and entertained — and you′ll better understand the hows and whys of your parrot′s instincts and behavior.

Discover how to

• Select a healthy parrot
• Choose proper housing
• Teach your parrot to talk
• Correct behavior problems
• Keep multiple parrots

About the Author
Nikki Moustaki is the author of many books on parrots and avian behavior. She writes regularly for Bird Talk Magazine and Pet Product News.

Customer Reviews

***YOU MUST OWN THIS***
I honistly don't think any review can do this book justice, and if you buy it you'll know what i mean. IT'S BETTER THEN WORDS but i'll give it ago.

Like the other review writer, I to own a fair few parrot books And i must say this is the best book EVER for parrot guardians/wonnabe guardians. I think the good part is even when it goes into detail it's easy to understand. After reading this i think you will have all the info to bring home the bird, develop a very rewarding relationship for the rest of your lives (take in mind a parrot might out live you). It also teaches you how to overcome any behaviour issues that might arise.

Well, there's still SO much more i could say, but if i were to say one more thing, it would be BUY THIS BOOK, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED. I LOVE THIS BOOK.

The best
I own most books on parrots and macaws and this one is brilliant reading and excellent for all information!!!!
its like many books rolled into one!
Jan x

an amusing and easy reference guide to our feathered friends
an amusing and practical book, i have other books, but this is easy on the eye and has some amusing stories.