Parrots For Dummies
Parrots For Dummies by Nikki Moustaki, published by For Dummies on May 27, 2005, is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the care and companionship of parrots. This 392-page edition provides valuable insights into the unique qualities of parrots as pets, highlighting their intelligence, personality, and suitability for apartment living. The book covers essential topics such as selecting a parrot, understanding their behavior, and tips for training and taming, making it a useful resource for both prospective and experienced parrot owners.
Readers will find practical advice on various aspects of parrot care, including proper housing, nutrition, and health considerations. Moustaki draws on her expertise as an avian care consultant to address common concerns such as behavioral issues and living with multiple parrots. Additionally, the book features a full-color insert showcasing over 25 different parrot species, aiding readers in choosing the right pet or identifying their current companion. Parrots For Dummies serves as a thorough reference for enhancing the parrot-guardian relationship, ensuring that both new and seasoned owners can provide the best care for their feathered friends.
Official synopsis Publisher
Parrots make a wonderful alternative to the traditional pet. Theyre as loving, intelligent, companionable, and entertaining as a cat or a dog but they surpass them by far in many other ways. They dont require walks around the block, theyre perfect for apartment living, most have long life spans, and theyre 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 youve 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 pets nearest relation. So whether youre buying your first parrot or looking for some advice about an old friend, Parrots for Dummies has something for you.
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