Author: Macy Peterson
Publisher: Pesa Publishing Monk Parakeet Pets
ISBN: 9781910861899
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Monk Parakeets Pets The Monk Parakeet or Quaker Parrot, is a small sized Parrot bird. This particular bird is known to be extremely playful and talkative. It is also very naughty and mischievous. You will be surprised as to how intelligent this bird species can be. It is well known that a bird as intelligent and playful as the Monk Parrot can be a very happy addition to your family. Monk Parakeets are known to be playful, energetic and adorable. They are very small in size and can make for the most ideal of pets. They are great for people who are looking for loyal and lovable pets. They are easy to maintain and care for. When you are able to study the Monk Parakeet in a better way, you will automatically become a better parent. You will able to train the pet better and you will also be able to form a better and everlasting bond with the pet. The main aim of this book is to provide you with all the information that you need to domesticate a Monk Parakeet. This book will help you to clear up all the questions that you might be having regarding Monk Parakeets and their domestication. You have to take on the responsibility of taking care of the health and well-being of the pet. You don't want to get a bird home and later regret your decision. By following the tips and tricks discussed in this book, you will be able to give the pet a loving and caring home. Covered in this book: - Buying - Care - Costs - Diet - Grooming - Habitat requirements - Health - History - Housing - Pros & cons - Showing - Tips and tricks - Training ....and much more
Monk Parakeet. Monk Parakeets as Pets. Monk Parakeet Book for Pros and Cons, Housing, Keeping, Diet and Health.
Author: Macy Peterson
Publisher: Pesa Publishing Monk Parakeet Pets
ISBN: 9781910861899
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Monk Parakeets Pets The Monk Parakeet or Quaker Parrot, is a small sized Parrot bird. This particular bird is known to be extremely playful and talkative. It is also very naughty and mischievous. You will be surprised as to how intelligent this bird species can be. It is well known that a bird as intelligent and playful as the Monk Parrot can be a very happy addition to your family. Monk Parakeets are known to be playful, energetic and adorable. They are very small in size and can make for the most ideal of pets. They are great for people who are looking for loyal and lovable pets. They are easy to maintain and care for. When you are able to study the Monk Parakeet in a better way, you will automatically become a better parent. You will able to train the pet better and you will also be able to form a better and everlasting bond with the pet. The main aim of this book is to provide you with all the information that you need to domesticate a Monk Parakeet. This book will help you to clear up all the questions that you might be having regarding Monk Parakeets and their domestication. You have to take on the responsibility of taking care of the health and well-being of the pet. You don't want to get a bird home and later regret your decision. By following the tips and tricks discussed in this book, you will be able to give the pet a loving and caring home. Covered in this book: - Buying - Care - Costs - Diet - Grooming - Habitat requirements - Health - History - Housing - Pros & cons - Showing - Tips and tricks - Training ....and much more
Publisher: Pesa Publishing Monk Parakeet Pets
ISBN: 9781910861899
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Monk Parakeets Pets The Monk Parakeet or Quaker Parrot, is a small sized Parrot bird. This particular bird is known to be extremely playful and talkative. It is also very naughty and mischievous. You will be surprised as to how intelligent this bird species can be. It is well known that a bird as intelligent and playful as the Monk Parrot can be a very happy addition to your family. Monk Parakeets are known to be playful, energetic and adorable. They are very small in size and can make for the most ideal of pets. They are great for people who are looking for loyal and lovable pets. They are easy to maintain and care for. When you are able to study the Monk Parakeet in a better way, you will automatically become a better parent. You will able to train the pet better and you will also be able to form a better and everlasting bond with the pet. The main aim of this book is to provide you with all the information that you need to domesticate a Monk Parakeet. This book will help you to clear up all the questions that you might be having regarding Monk Parakeets and their domestication. You have to take on the responsibility of taking care of the health and well-being of the pet. You don't want to get a bird home and later regret your decision. By following the tips and tricks discussed in this book, you will be able to give the pet a loving and caring home. Covered in this book: - Buying - Care - Costs - Diet - Grooming - Habitat requirements - Health - History - Housing - Pros & cons - Showing - Tips and tricks - Training ....and much more
Guide to the Quaker Parrot
Author: Mattie Sue Athan
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764136689
Category : Monk parakeet
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(back cover) An endearing personality and a facility for imitating human speech makes the Quaker parrot a favorite among bird owners. Mattie Sue Athan, an expert on parrot behavior and care, advises on training, grooming, diet, cages, and toys for this unique bird. She also tells you how to protect your inquisitive Quaker parrot from household accidents, and emphasizes the importance of reinforcing desirable behavior habits in your pet. New in this edition is a discussion of recently identified anatomical features of the Quaker parrot, plus tips on recovering escaped birds, and background information on Quaker parrots in their native ranges. Filled with color photos and instructive illustrations.
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764136689
Category : Monk parakeet
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(back cover) An endearing personality and a facility for imitating human speech makes the Quaker parrot a favorite among bird owners. Mattie Sue Athan, an expert on parrot behavior and care, advises on training, grooming, diet, cages, and toys for this unique bird. She also tells you how to protect your inquisitive Quaker parrot from household accidents, and emphasizes the importance of reinforcing desirable behavior habits in your pet. New in this edition is a discussion of recently identified anatomical features of the Quaker parrot, plus tips on recovering escaped birds, and background information on Quaker parrots in their native ranges. Filled with color photos and instructive illustrations.
Quaker Parrot. Quaker Parrots as Pets. Quaker Parrot Keeping, Pros and Cons, Care, Housing, Diet and Health.
Author: Roger Rodendale
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911142485
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Known for the peculiar shaking or bobbing of the head, the Quaker parrot or the Monk parrot makes an amazing companion. These birds are known to be entertaining, clever and very curious. They are extremely social birds. These highly intelligent birds are fun to train and can make the best companions because of their friendly and loving nature. In fact, they are among the most popular pet parrot species for all the right reasons. Having a bird this smart can be quite a handful for first time owners. That is why this book is designed to take to through your journey with your Quaker, one step at a time. The most crucial details about each step are mentioned in detail to make the process of caring for your Quaker easier. This book covers a host of topics including: Physical description and origin of the species Choosing the right bird for your home Understanding where to buy a Quaker from Details about adopting a bird Getting the bird used to his new home Setting up all the necessities such as the enclosure Providing the right food and diet Finding a good Avian Vet Bonding with your bird Training the Quaker Travelling with your bird Breeding Quaker parrots Common health issues with these birds Preventive care and first aid These topics are very important in the initial years as they can leave you in a predicament if you are unsure about how to handle these situations. Paying attention to all the details will help you take better care of your bird and ensure that he finds himself a happy home to live in. This book is ideal for beginners and is a great source of information for people who already have Quakers at home. Educating owners about correct practices with respect to caring for their birds, creates better living conditions for them. Here is hoping that you find all the information that you need in this book, thus, making your journey with your bird a delightful one."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911142485
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Known for the peculiar shaking or bobbing of the head, the Quaker parrot or the Monk parrot makes an amazing companion. These birds are known to be entertaining, clever and very curious. They are extremely social birds. These highly intelligent birds are fun to train and can make the best companions because of their friendly and loving nature. In fact, they are among the most popular pet parrot species for all the right reasons. Having a bird this smart can be quite a handful for first time owners. That is why this book is designed to take to through your journey with your Quaker, one step at a time. The most crucial details about each step are mentioned in detail to make the process of caring for your Quaker easier. This book covers a host of topics including: Physical description and origin of the species Choosing the right bird for your home Understanding where to buy a Quaker from Details about adopting a bird Getting the bird used to his new home Setting up all the necessities such as the enclosure Providing the right food and diet Finding a good Avian Vet Bonding with your bird Training the Quaker Travelling with your bird Breeding Quaker parrots Common health issues with these birds Preventive care and first aid These topics are very important in the initial years as they can leave you in a predicament if you are unsure about how to handle these situations. Paying attention to all the details will help you take better care of your bird and ensure that he finds himself a happy home to live in. This book is ideal for beginners and is a great source of information for people who already have Quakers at home. Educating owners about correct practices with respect to caring for their birds, creates better living conditions for them. Here is hoping that you find all the information that you need in this book, thus, making your journey with your bird a delightful one."
Quaker Parrots
Author: Marco Bolognini
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
A complete guide for every Quaker Parrot owner! As pets, with advices for choosing the right bird, housing and dealing with early socialization, its diet and how to avoid health problems. As breeders, helping You with selection of specimens, mating, genetics, breeding strategies and how to set up an aviary. ALL THE KNOWN MUTATIONS with pictures, description and genetics. Includes chapters about handfeeding and health issues. A must-have textbook for everyone who loves Monk Parakeets! This is not a low-content book, over 170 full color pages in 11pt font size, written by real Quaker breeders.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
A complete guide for every Quaker Parrot owner! As pets, with advices for choosing the right bird, housing and dealing with early socialization, its diet and how to avoid health problems. As breeders, helping You with selection of specimens, mating, genetics, breeding strategies and how to set up an aviary. ALL THE KNOWN MUTATIONS with pictures, description and genetics. Includes chapters about handfeeding and health issues. A must-have textbook for everyone who loves Monk Parakeets! This is not a low-content book, over 170 full color pages in 11pt font size, written by real Quaker breeders.
Manual of Parrot Behavior
Author: Andrew Luescher
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470344350
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity. Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems. Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems Written by a team of international experts on avian behavior A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470344350
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity. Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems. Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems Written by a team of international experts on avian behavior A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals
Sophie's World
Author: Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Parrot Tricks
Author: Tani Robar
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470893826
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED! By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable--behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He'll love the attention, communication, and socialization. From the essential basics of obedience training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze your friends, Parrot Tricks covers: * Techniques to use during the "get acquainted" period * Setting up a training area and using food as a training tool * Training basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues * Necessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay * The basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks * Simple tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow * Tricks based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the peg, and stacking cups * Advanced tricks such as pulling a wagon, pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard * Innovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities * Chaining tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox * Verbalizations and talking using the Rival/Model Method or the Positive Reward Method * Directions for making simple props With this book, patience, and practice, you'll build your understanding of and relationship with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get your parrot to jump through hoops for you--literally!
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470893826
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED! By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable--behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He'll love the attention, communication, and socialization. From the essential basics of obedience training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze your friends, Parrot Tricks covers: * Techniques to use during the "get acquainted" period * Setting up a training area and using food as a training tool * Training basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues * Necessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay * The basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks * Simple tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow * Tricks based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the peg, and stacking cups * Advanced tricks such as pulling a wagon, pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard * Innovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities * Chaining tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox * Verbalizations and talking using the Rival/Model Method or the Positive Reward Method * Directions for making simple props With this book, patience, and practice, you'll build your understanding of and relationship with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get your parrot to jump through hoops for you--literally!
The Natural History of Cage Birds:
Author: Johann Matthäus Bechstein
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cage birds
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cage birds
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Creative Haven Beautiful Birds Coloring Book
Author: Dot Barlowe
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486804011
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
From the ruby-throated hummingbird to the monk parakeet and the great blue heron, this book features 31 realistic illustrations of songbirds, game birds, waterfowl, and many other birds in their natural habitats. A color guide appears on the inside back cover. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Beautiful Birds and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Previously published as Birds to Paint or Color. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486804011
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
From the ruby-throated hummingbird to the monk parakeet and the great blue heron, this book features 31 realistic illustrations of songbirds, game birds, waterfowl, and many other birds in their natural habitats. A color guide appears on the inside back cover. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Beautiful Birds and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Previously published as Birds to Paint or Color. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
Parrots
Author: Mike Parr
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408135752
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
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. Most are brightly colored or even gaudy, but a few are drab, and some are nocturnal and flightess. Parrots, found throughout most of the warmer regions of the world, occur in greatest numbers in Australasian and South America. This book includes 88 superb color illustrations of every species and most identifiable subspecies of parrot, as well as range maps of their locations. It offers many firsthand insights into the ecology of each species, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variation. It also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species of parrots that are threatened or endangered.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408135752
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
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. Most are brightly colored or even gaudy, but a few are drab, and some are nocturnal and flightess. Parrots, found throughout most of the warmer regions of the world, occur in greatest numbers in Australasian and South America. This book includes 88 superb color illustrations of every species and most identifiable subspecies of parrot, as well as range maps of their locations. It offers many firsthand insights into the ecology of each species, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variation. It also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species of parrots that are threatened or endangered.