Author: Darla Birde
Publisher: Dreambirbs Publications
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Complete bird care for two of the world's most popular pet birds, cockatiels and lovebirds... Contains the complete text of both guides, Your Dream Pet Lovebird and Your Dream Pet Cockatiel. Includes a guide to cockatiel body language. Learn to read your cockatiel's moods like a book. This complete twenty-first-century guide will give you everything you need to get started with lovebirds and cockatiels-- even if you're a complete beginner. *Your Dream Pet Lovebird Want a single pocket pet? This book will explain why it is mission critical to begin with a young, healthy, hand-raised lovebird. And it will teach you what all bird owners should know to choose, bond with, and care for your perfect pet lovebird. Want to keep aviary birds for their beauty? Want to explore the mysteries of breeding them for their wide variety of color mutations? This book, while not an exhaustive guide to breeding and hand-feeding lovebirds, will give you a taste of what's involved and allow you to decide if you're ready to take your hobby further. *Your Dream Pet Cockatiel This complete twenty-first-century guide will give you everything you need to get started with your pet cockatiel, one of the world's most popular pet birds. Even if you're completely new to keeping a bird as a pet, this compact but complete book will give you the tools you need to develop a long-lasting relationship with your feathered companion. Looking for a loyal shoulder bird who will play with you and maybe learn to whistle some tunes? This book will help you make good decisions to select the highest quality pet. Follow the easy steps inside to create an ongoing bond with your dream cockatiel. Thinking about starting an aviary to display or breed the striking cockatiel mutations? This book, while not an exhaustive guide to breeding and hand-feeding 'tiels, will help you decide if you're ready to go down that path. Cockatiels are right-sized, easy-to-handle birds who fit well into our modern lives and homes. This concise, experience-based guide will help you get the best from your new pet.
Your Dream Pet Bird: Everything You Need to Know to Start Right With Lovebirds and Cockatiels
Author: Darla Birde
Publisher: Dreambirbs Publications
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Complete bird care for two of the world's most popular pet birds, cockatiels and lovebirds... Contains the complete text of both guides, Your Dream Pet Lovebird and Your Dream Pet Cockatiel. Includes a guide to cockatiel body language. Learn to read your cockatiel's moods like a book. This complete twenty-first-century guide will give you everything you need to get started with lovebirds and cockatiels-- even if you're a complete beginner. *Your Dream Pet Lovebird Want a single pocket pet? This book will explain why it is mission critical to begin with a young, healthy, hand-raised lovebird. And it will teach you what all bird owners should know to choose, bond with, and care for your perfect pet lovebird. Want to keep aviary birds for their beauty? Want to explore the mysteries of breeding them for their wide variety of color mutations? This book, while not an exhaustive guide to breeding and hand-feeding lovebirds, will give you a taste of what's involved and allow you to decide if you're ready to take your hobby further. *Your Dream Pet Cockatiel This complete twenty-first-century guide will give you everything you need to get started with your pet cockatiel, one of the world's most popular pet birds. Even if you're completely new to keeping a bird as a pet, this compact but complete book will give you the tools you need to develop a long-lasting relationship with your feathered companion. Looking for a loyal shoulder bird who will play with you and maybe learn to whistle some tunes? This book will help you make good decisions to select the highest quality pet. Follow the easy steps inside to create an ongoing bond with your dream cockatiel. Thinking about starting an aviary to display or breed the striking cockatiel mutations? This book, while not an exhaustive guide to breeding and hand-feeding 'tiels, will help you decide if you're ready to go down that path. Cockatiels are right-sized, easy-to-handle birds who fit well into our modern lives and homes. This concise, experience-based guide will help you get the best from your new pet.
Publisher: Dreambirbs Publications
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Complete bird care for two of the world's most popular pet birds, cockatiels and lovebirds... Contains the complete text of both guides, Your Dream Pet Lovebird and Your Dream Pet Cockatiel. Includes a guide to cockatiel body language. Learn to read your cockatiel's moods like a book. This complete twenty-first-century guide will give you everything you need to get started with lovebirds and cockatiels-- even if you're a complete beginner. *Your Dream Pet Lovebird Want a single pocket pet? This book will explain why it is mission critical to begin with a young, healthy, hand-raised lovebird. And it will teach you what all bird owners should know to choose, bond with, and care for your perfect pet lovebird. Want to keep aviary birds for their beauty? Want to explore the mysteries of breeding them for their wide variety of color mutations? This book, while not an exhaustive guide to breeding and hand-feeding lovebirds, will give you a taste of what's involved and allow you to decide if you're ready to take your hobby further. *Your Dream Pet Cockatiel This complete twenty-first-century guide will give you everything you need to get started with your pet cockatiel, one of the world's most popular pet birds. Even if you're completely new to keeping a bird as a pet, this compact but complete book will give you the tools you need to develop a long-lasting relationship with your feathered companion. Looking for a loyal shoulder bird who will play with you and maybe learn to whistle some tunes? This book will help you make good decisions to select the highest quality pet. Follow the easy steps inside to create an ongoing bond with your dream cockatiel. Thinking about starting an aviary to display or breed the striking cockatiel mutations? This book, while not an exhaustive guide to breeding and hand-feeding 'tiels, will help you decide if you're ready to go down that path. Cockatiels are right-sized, easy-to-handle birds who fit well into our modern lives and homes. This concise, experience-based guide will help you get the best from your new pet.
Lovebirds
Author: Nikki Moustaki
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1937049302
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Author Nikki Moustaki certainly cannot resist the splendid lovebird, and her valentine to this irresistible avian wonder is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide. This colorful guide offers vital information to both new and experienced bird keepers about this hookbilled parrot, covering all aspects of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Bird specialist and trainer Moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about lovebirds with chapters on the history and characteristics of lovebirds, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care. The chapter “A Look at Lovebird Species” gives readers a glimpse into all nine species. Although nine species exist--ranging from red faced to black collared lovebirds —only the peach-faced, black-masked, and Fischer’s are widely available to pet owners. The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about the three main species of lovebirds and how to select the best one from those available commercially. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and all the necessary accessories. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing a proper diet for the lovebird . The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding and the basic color variations and genetics of this beautiful small parrot. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1937049302
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Author Nikki Moustaki certainly cannot resist the splendid lovebird, and her valentine to this irresistible avian wonder is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide. This colorful guide offers vital information to both new and experienced bird keepers about this hookbilled parrot, covering all aspects of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Bird specialist and trainer Moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about lovebirds with chapters on the history and characteristics of lovebirds, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care. The chapter “A Look at Lovebird Species” gives readers a glimpse into all nine species. Although nine species exist--ranging from red faced to black collared lovebirds —only the peach-faced, black-masked, and Fischer’s are widely available to pet owners. The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about the three main species of lovebirds and how to select the best one from those available commercially. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and all the necessary accessories. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing a proper diet for the lovebird . The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding and the basic color variations and genetics of this beautiful small parrot. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.
Small Farm Today
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 1288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 1288
Book Description
Cockatiels
Author: Angela Davids
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1937049272
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
This Complete Care Made Easy title offers first-time cockatiel owners insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Angela Davids and her flock of bird experts have put together an ideal introductory pet guide, with chapters on the characteristics and history of the charming cocktail, selection of a healthy, typical cockatiel, housing and care, feeding, training, and keeping the bird healthy. The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about owner suitability, selection of the color and sex of the bird, and also addresses legal and health issues about which all pet bird owners should be aware. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, citing of the cage, accessories, toys, playgyms, and more. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter “Feeding Your Cockatiel” gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing the best possible diet, the different types of seeds, fruits, veggies, as well as human foods to avoid. The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding of cockatiels and the basic color variations and genetics of this handsome tropical bird. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1937049272
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
This Complete Care Made Easy title offers first-time cockatiel owners insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Angela Davids and her flock of bird experts have put together an ideal introductory pet guide, with chapters on the characteristics and history of the charming cocktail, selection of a healthy, typical cockatiel, housing and care, feeding, training, and keeping the bird healthy. The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about owner suitability, selection of the color and sex of the bird, and also addresses legal and health issues about which all pet bird owners should be aware. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, citing of the cage, accessories, toys, playgyms, and more. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter “Feeding Your Cockatiel” gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing the best possible diet, the different types of seeds, fruits, veggies, as well as human foods to avoid. The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding of cockatiels and the basic color variations and genetics of this handsome tropical bird. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.
The Lovebird
Author: Pamela Leis Higdon
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470253029
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on: feeding grooming housing health care what to expect from the pet basic training As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts—people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470253029
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on: feeding grooming housing health care what to expect from the pet basic training As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts—people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.
Cockatiels For Dummies
Author: Diane Grindol
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780764553110
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Natural-born charmers, cockatiels are small colorful parrots native to the Australian desert. When raised by people, they’re usually calm and cuddly and have an inquisitive, adventurous disposition. Cockatiels are just large enough to be handled easily, but they’re not so big that they require a great deal of space in your home. And while the cockatiel’s gentle nature and captivating personality encourage you to form close and lasting relationships with them, taking one into your life brings with it a host of specific requirements and responsibilities that you really need to be aware of before you take the leap into being a cockatiel owner. Written by a leading national expert on companion birds and a lifelong cockatiel owner and breeder, Cockatiels For Dummies is your total guide to adopting, caring for, and forming a loving relationship with one or more of these diminutive parrots. It gets you up to speed on how to: Decide if a cockatiel is right for you and your family Select a healthy cockatiel Provide a suitable indoor environment Supply a satisfying and nutritious diet for your pet Train your cockatiel Communicate with your bird through body language Interpret your bird’s moods Breed cockatiels for fun and profit Author Diane Grindol provides loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice along with fun facts, trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your feathered friend. Among other important topics, she fills you in on what you need to know about: The pros and cons of pet stores versus breeders when choosing a cockatiel Assessing a bird’s health and disposition and getting a health guarantee Feeding, grooming, caring for, and socializing your pet Exercising your cockatiel Training your bird to be a great companion Keeping your little pal happy and healthy for life A fun guide for you and your cockatiel, Cockatiels For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this smart, perky, incredibly loveable avian breed.
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780764553110
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Natural-born charmers, cockatiels are small colorful parrots native to the Australian desert. When raised by people, they’re usually calm and cuddly and have an inquisitive, adventurous disposition. Cockatiels are just large enough to be handled easily, but they’re not so big that they require a great deal of space in your home. And while the cockatiel’s gentle nature and captivating personality encourage you to form close and lasting relationships with them, taking one into your life brings with it a host of specific requirements and responsibilities that you really need to be aware of before you take the leap into being a cockatiel owner. Written by a leading national expert on companion birds and a lifelong cockatiel owner and breeder, Cockatiels For Dummies is your total guide to adopting, caring for, and forming a loving relationship with one or more of these diminutive parrots. It gets you up to speed on how to: Decide if a cockatiel is right for you and your family Select a healthy cockatiel Provide a suitable indoor environment Supply a satisfying and nutritious diet for your pet Train your cockatiel Communicate with your bird through body language Interpret your bird’s moods Breed cockatiels for fun and profit Author Diane Grindol provides loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice along with fun facts, trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your feathered friend. Among other important topics, she fills you in on what you need to know about: The pros and cons of pet stores versus breeders when choosing a cockatiel Assessing a bird’s health and disposition and getting a health guarantee Feeding, grooming, caring for, and socializing your pet Exercising your cockatiel Training your bird to be a great companion Keeping your little pal happy and healthy for life A fun guide for you and your cockatiel, Cockatiels For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this smart, perky, incredibly loveable avian breed.
The Lovebird Handbook
Author: Vera Appleyard
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 9780764118272
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you everything you need to know about purchase, care and feeding, housing, safety, breeding, the lovebird's body language.
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 9780764118272
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you everything you need to know about purchase, care and feeding, housing, safety, breeding, the lovebird's body language.
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
Teaching Your Bird to Talk
Author: Diane Grindol
Publisher: Howell Books
ISBN: 9781684424313
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond ""hello"" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you. Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian
Publisher: Howell Books
ISBN: 9781684424313
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond ""hello"" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you. Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian
Birds of a Feather
Author: Lorin Lindner
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250132649
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
"This true story will twist your heart like a sponge and renew your faith in the world." —Lee Woodruff, co-author with Bob Woodruff of the New York Times bestseller In an Instant "A heartwarming book." —Vicki Myron, author of New York Times #1 Bestseller Dewey Birds of a Feather is ultimately a love story between veterans and the birds they nurse back to health and between Dr. Lindner and her husband, a veteran with PTSD, who healed at Serenity Park. Full of remarkable people and colorful birds, this book reminds us that we all have the power to make a difference. Animal lover though she was, Lorin Lindner was definitely not looking for a pet. Then came Sammy – a mischievous and extremely loud bright pink Moluccan cockatoo who had been abandoned. It was love at first sight. But Sammy needed a companion. Enter Mango, lover of humans ("Hewwo"), inveterate thief of precious objects. Realizing that there were many parrots in need of new homes, Dr. Lindner eventually founded a sanctuary for them. Meanwhile, she began to meet homeless veterans on the streets of Los Angeles. Before long she was a full time advocate for these former service members, who were often suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Ultimately, Dr. Lindner created a program for them, too. Eventually the two parts of her life came together when she founded Serenity Park, a unique sanctuary on the grounds of the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Healthcare Center. She had noticed that the veterans she treated as a clinical psychologist and the parrots she had taken in as a rescuer quickly formed bonds. Men and women who had been silent in therapy would share their stories and their feelings more easily with animals.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250132649
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
"This true story will twist your heart like a sponge and renew your faith in the world." —Lee Woodruff, co-author with Bob Woodruff of the New York Times bestseller In an Instant "A heartwarming book." —Vicki Myron, author of New York Times #1 Bestseller Dewey Birds of a Feather is ultimately a love story between veterans and the birds they nurse back to health and between Dr. Lindner and her husband, a veteran with PTSD, who healed at Serenity Park. Full of remarkable people and colorful birds, this book reminds us that we all have the power to make a difference. Animal lover though she was, Lorin Lindner was definitely not looking for a pet. Then came Sammy – a mischievous and extremely loud bright pink Moluccan cockatoo who had been abandoned. It was love at first sight. But Sammy needed a companion. Enter Mango, lover of humans ("Hewwo"), inveterate thief of precious objects. Realizing that there were many parrots in need of new homes, Dr. Lindner eventually founded a sanctuary for them. Meanwhile, she began to meet homeless veterans on the streets of Los Angeles. Before long she was a full time advocate for these former service members, who were often suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Ultimately, Dr. Lindner created a program for them, too. Eventually the two parts of her life came together when she founded Serenity Park, a unique sanctuary on the grounds of the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Healthcare Center. She had noticed that the veterans she treated as a clinical psychologist and the parrots she had taken in as a rescuer quickly formed bonds. Men and women who had been silent in therapy would share their stories and their feelings more easily with animals.