Owning an Eclectus Parrot
Owning an Eclectus Parrot

Author: Carina Timans

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2018-12-02

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9781790618309

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Buying a parrot is a decision that should not be taken lightly: after all, some parrots can live up to 80 years! Are you ready to take on such a responsibility? Will you still want a parrot 10 years from now? Do you have the time to spend at least 3-4 hours with your parrot every day? Are you ready to clean up pieces of fresh fruit and vegetables from your floor and walls every day? To clean you parrot's cage (this is certainly not a glamorous job)? To prepare fresh fruit and vegetables every day? Can you handle the ear-piercing scream that some parrots can let out at 6 am in the morning? Or the screams that last for 10 minutes? Are you ready to get rid of all the non-stick pots and pans in your house? To give up perfume and candles? Are you OK with being bitten occasionally (and sometimes this can really hurt!)?And finally, are you capable of handling more love than you thought was ever possible for these little bundles of joy? If you answered yes to all of these, then read on- this book may just be the one for you!

Parrot Parenting
Parrot Parenting

Author: Carol Frischmann

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2014-10-21

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1620081792

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From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Parakeets, conures, cockatiels, lories—the parrot family consists of the most popular pet birds, each offering keepers their unique characteristics and exotic beauty as well as their specific requirements. Bird expert and author, Carol Frishmann has written a must-have book for every parrot parent-to-be, an all-in-one guide that will remain indispensable in every bird home, regardless of the size, trainability, or personality of the feathered child. More than a selection guide, Parenting a Parrot offers all the information owners need to know about feeding, caring for, and training their chosen parrot. Though both good talkers, the eclectus parrot may be quieter than the cockatoo, but he’s not nearly as cuddly. Parenting a Parrot tells owners what to expect from their parrots and how to get the most out of their avian companions. INSIDE THIS BOOK: Finding and purchasing the ideal parrot Descriptions and needs of the most popular twenty parrot species Comprehensive positive-reinforcement-based training chapter, including trick training, talking, and training a flighted bird Living with a parrot, including establishing daily routine, socializing, housing, home safety, and cleanliness The parrot’s meal plan: diets, organic and natural options, and special needs Understanding parrot behavior, enrichment strategies, and problem solving Grooming, health care, first aid, and senior care Parenting tips highlighted in sidebars in each chapter Lists of recommendations for best talkers, quietest species, trick experts, beginner’s birds, etc. Includes detailed species descriptions of these parrots: African Greys Amazons Bourke’s Parkeets Caiques Cockatiels Cockatoos Conures Eclectus Lineolated Parakeets Lories and Lorikeets Lovebirds Macaws Parakeets/Budgies Parrotlets Pionus Psittaculas Quaker Parakeets Senegals and Other Poicephalus Plus: Brotogeris, Great-Bills, Kakarikis, Rosellas, Hawk-Headed Parrots, Vasa Parrots

Good Bird
Good Bird

Author: Barbara Heidenreich

Publisher: Port Perry, Ont. : S. Mattacchione & Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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An easy to read step-by-step guide that uses positive reinforcement for teaching parrots acceptable behavior. Professional advice from animal behaviorist that will help you deal with screaming, biting, feather-picking, bonding and other difficult behaviors.

The Parrot Problem Solver
The Parrot Problem Solver

Author: Barbara Heidenreich

Publisher: TFH Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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When not properly trained and socialized, parrots are prone to developing behavioral problems, including aggression and self-mutilation. Many parrot owners face these problems and need guidance on how to solve them. This book offers practical advice on how to understand, prevent, and correct aggressive beavhior in parrots.

A Parrot's Healthy Dining - Go Raw!
A Parrot's Healthy Dining - Go Raw!

Author: Karmen Budai

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-23

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781527276338

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Choosing the right diet for your parrot is crucial to its overall health... The right diet can have a massive impact on your bird's overall health and improve their quality of life significantly. This book takes you through various topics with the most up-to-date information on avian nutrition and points out some important facts that every parrot owner should be aware of. Dr Karen Becker, DVM, explains the importance of feeding your pet bird a species-appropriate diet, and why it is best to closely mimic a bird's native diet and include an abundance of fresh, live, whole foods. Dr Jamie Abete, DVM, helps you understand why some veterinarians can be reluctant to recommend fresh foods. She walks you through the dietary needs of certain species of birds such as macaws, lorikeets and lories, eclectus, as well as explaining how important is to keep your parrot's gut bacteria in balance and the effects of supplementation with probiotics. Dr Stephanie Lamb, DVM, explains the importance of protein in your bird's diet, and how feather disorders are linked to a parrot's inappropriate diet. She describes the essentials of plant oils, why different vitamins and minerals are required in a bird's diet to ensure adequate health and longevity, and helps you understand the implications for any deficiencies and excess. Learn more about feeding fruits to your birds. Discover the nutrition profiles of parrot-safe nuts, grains, seeds, legumes and edible flowers in a handy nutrition list. Power up your bird's bowl with soaked and sprouted seeds and grains, and discover how to grow your own microgreens. All this is complemented with over 30 wholesome recipes that are both quick and easy to make, so you don't have to spend too much time in the kitchen. Preparing, deliciously healthy foods for your bird has never been easier!

Australian White Cockatoos
Australian White Cockatoos

Author: Chris Hunt

Publisher: Guide to

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780957702417

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Australia's white cockatoos have fascinated the world over for over 200 years, and their popularity is evidenced by the frequency with which you encounter them in Australia's backyards as pets. However, it has often been said that familiarity breeds contempt. It is unfortunate that their proper care, both as pets and in aviculture, has long been neglected. If aviculturists truly wish to argue that they keep birds because they love them, this situation must be remedied.