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Parrots For Dummies


Parrots For Dummies


2. Aufl.

von: Nikki Moustaki

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 17.02.2021
ISBN/EAN: 9781119753636
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 448

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<p><b>Repeat after me: Parrots aren’t just for pirates!</b></p> <p>While parrots have a historical reputation for being a pirate's best friend, in the modern-day U.S.—where birds are the nation’s third most popular household pet-thousands of landlubbers are in on the act! And that’s not surprising—parrots are as affectionate, friendly, and fun to be with as a dog or cat. They are also relatively low-maintenance, with no rude 5 a.m. awakenings with demands for food or punishing walks.</p> <p>Renowned avian care and behavior consultant Nikki Moustaki is your friendly guide to the colorful world of this intelligent and chatty pet. In this book, you'll be introduced to the vibrant diversity of the parrot world, which covers a wide variety of Psittacidae family members, including macaws, cockatiels, and parakeets. You'll also learn the best ways to choose, care for, and love your resplendently feathered companion.</p> <ul> <li>Pick your perfect parrot</li> <li>Devour the latest on nutrition</li> <li>Tame and train</li> <li>Make the perfect home</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're just setting out in the parrot world or are a seasoned voyager on the parrot-y seas, this 2nd edition of <i>Parrots For Dummies</i> has something for you and your pet—and will repay the hard-won pirate gold you spent on it a thousand times over!</p>
<p><b>Introduction </b><b>1</b></p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 3</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 3</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 3</p> <p><b>Part 1: Introducing the Parrot — Your Wild Child 5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Meeting the Parrots, Just the Basics</b><b> 7</b></p> <p>Introducing the Parrots 7</p> <p>From pet to companion 8</p> <p>A little bit of wilderness 9</p> <p>Home Tweet Home: Welcoming a Parrot into Your Home 10</p> <p>Making birdy comfortable 10</p> <p>Parrot paraphernalia 11</p> <p>Parrot Care 101: Taking Care of Your Bird 11</p> <p>Health care 11</p> <p>Nutrition 12</p> <p>Parrot Behavior: Checking How Your Bird Acts 12</p> <p>Normal behaviors 12</p> <p>The parrot monster 12</p> <p>Parrot Pals: Socializing with Your Bird 13</p> <p>Making friends with your parrot 13</p> <p>Breeding parrots: Use caution 13</p> <p>A Caveat to the Wise 14</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Knowing What to Expect with Your Companion Parrot</b><b> 15</b></p> <p>Defining a Companion Parrot 16</p> <p>Just Being Themselves 17</p> <p>Recognizing the Joys of Parrot Guardianship 18</p> <p>Pondering Important Points about Buying or Adopting a Parrot 19</p> <p>Recognizing who’s getting the parrot 19</p> <p>Answering why you want a parrot 20</p> <p>Factoring in the parrot’s personality 20</p> <p>Contemplating the parrot’s home 21</p> <p>Going on vacation 21</p> <p>Remembering parrots have a longer lifespan 22</p> <p>Dealing with allergies 22</p> <p>Estimating the costs of parrot ownership 22</p> <p>Being cognizant of the responsibilities of parrot guardianship 23</p> <p>Spending time with your parrot 24</p> <p>Preparing for mess and more mess 24</p> <p>Getting used to the noise (Sorry, I can’t hear over my screaming parrot) 24</p> <p>Understanding What a Companion Parrot Expects 25</p> <p>Tolerance 25</p> <p>Empathy 26</p> <p>Sense of humor 26</p> <p>Attentiveness 26</p> <p>Decisiveness and action 26</p> <p>Constant companionship 26</p> <p>A loyal friend 27</p> <p>Living with a Parrot around Nonbird People 27</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Companion</b><b> 29</b></p> <p>Keeping Certain Considerations in Mind As You Choose a Species 30</p> <p>Parrots are individuals 30</p> <p>The chemistry between the two of you 30</p> <p>Not all species are created equal 30</p> <p>Noise: deafening or extremely deafening 31</p> <p>Space: Bigger is better 31</p> <p>Lifestyles of the neat and messy 32</p> <p>From easily affordable to taking out a loan 33</p> <p>Talking ability 33</p> <p>Child-friendliness 33</p> <p>One, two, or more 34</p> <p>Looking Closer at Species Profiles Commonly Kept As Companions 35</p> <p>African grey parrots 35</p> <p>Amazon parrots 36</p> <p>Brotogeris 38</p> <p>Budgies 38</p> <p>Caiques 39</p> <p>Cockatiels 40</p> <p>Cockatoos 40</p> <p>Conures 45</p> <p>Eclectus 48</p> <p>Hanging parrots 48</p> <p>Hawk-headed parrots 49</p> <p>Lories 49</p> <p>Lovebirds 50</p> <p>Macaws 51</p> <p>Other parakeets 54</p> <p>Parrotlets 57</p> <p>Pionus 58</p> <p>Poicephalus parrots 58</p> <p>Quaker parakeets 59</p> <p>Vasa parrots 60</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Purchasing or Adopting a Parrot</b><b> 61</b></p> <p>Considering Your Parrot Options 61</p> <p>Comparing handfed versus parent-raised birds 62</p> <p>Choosing an age 63</p> <p>Contemplating degrees of tameness 66</p> <p>The talker in the bunch 67</p> <p>Finding the Perfect Parrot for You 68</p> <p>Pet shops 68</p> <p>Bird shops 69</p> <p>Online classifieds 69</p> <p>Reputable breeders 70</p> <p>Flea markets 71</p> <p>Bird shows or expos 72</p> <p>Adopting a Rescue Parrot 72</p> <p>Identifying which birds are available for adoption 72</p> <p>Completing the rescue application 74</p> <p>Being prepared for the rescue home visit 74</p> <p>Looking for a Healthy Parrot 75</p> <p>Bright eyes 76</p> <p>Clear nose and nares 76</p> <p>Beak 76</p> <p>Shiny feathers 76</p> <p>Feet 77</p> <p>Vent 77</p> <p>Attitude and stance 77</p> <p>Requesting a Guarantee 77</p> <p>Knowing What to Ask Before You Buy or Adopt 78</p> <p><b>Part 2: Bringing Home Your New Parrot 81</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 5: A House to Call Home: Choosing Proper Housing</b><b> 83</b></p> <p>Matching the Housing to the Species 84</p> <p>Finding the Right Cage for Your Bird 84</p> <p>Cage shape 84</p> <p>Sturdiness and material 85</p> <p>Housing bottom 86</p> <p>Door types 87</p> <p>Cage dangers 87</p> <p>Building Your Own Cage 88</p> <p>Placing Your Cage to Ensure Your Parrot is Comfortable 89</p> <p>Cleaning the Cage 90</p> <p>Simplifying your cage cleaning 90</p> <p>Choosing the right cleansers 90</p> <p>Considering an Aviary 91</p> <p>The flight cage 92</p> <p>The habitat 92</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Going Shopping: Avian Supplies and Accessories</b><b> 95</b></p> <p>Giving Your Parrot a Place to Stand: Perches 95</p> <p>Wooden perches 96</p> <p>Concrete and cement perches 96</p> <p>Rope perches 97</p> <p>Plastic perches 98</p> <p>Keeping the Food and Water Accessible: Coop Cups 98</p> <p>Entertaining Your Parrot: Toys 99</p> <p>Ensuring safety at all times 100</p> <p>Considering different types of toys 102</p> <p>Creating the Right Ambience: Bird Lighting 106</p> <p>Setting Up the Cage 106</p> <p>Considering Play Gyms and Stands 107</p> <p>Lining Your Cage: Litter and Bedding 108</p> <p>Covering the Cage: Nighttime Covers 108</p> <p>Preventing Mess 109</p> <p>Mess accessories 110</p> <p>Air filters 110</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Bringing Home Birdy: Making Introductions and Parrot-Proofing Your Home</b><b> 111</b></p> <p>Making the First Night Stress Free (As Much As Possible) 112</p> <p>Naming Your Bird 112</p> <p>Thriving on Routine with Your New Parrot 113</p> <p>Welcoming Your Parrot as a Family Member 114</p> <p>Being unafraid; being very unafraid 114</p> <p>Introducing people 115</p> <p>Introducing pets 116</p> <p>Introducing other birds 118</p> <p>Quarantining your parrot 119</p> <p>Understanding the Relationship between Parrots and Children 119</p> <p>Realizing the commitment to owning a bird 119</p> <p>Establishing some basic rules 120</p> <p>Familiarizing Houseguests to Your Parrot 123</p> <p>Parrot-Proofing Your Home 124</p> <p><b>Part 3: Caring for Your Parrot 127</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Eating Like a Bird: Proper Parrot Nutrition</b><b> 129</b></p> <p>Starting with the Basics: Water 129</p> <p>Keeping everything clean 130</p> <p>Adding supplements to your water: Yay or nay? 131</p> <p>Recognizing a Parrot’s Dietary Requirements 132</p> <p>The digestive system 132</p> <p>Eating in the wild 133</p> <p>Identifying Nutrition-Related Disorders 134</p> <p>Vitamin A deficiency 134</p> <p>Calcium deficiency 135</p> <p>Comparing Seeds versus Pellets: The Big Debate 136</p> <p>Eyeing What the Cooked Base Diet is 138</p> <p>Purchasing and Storing 138</p> <p>Knowing Which Vegetables to Feed Your Parrot 140</p> <p>Focusing on Fruit to Feed Your Feathered Friend 141</p> <p>Being Aware of Pesticides 141</p> <p>Giving Your Bird Snacks 143</p> <p>Adding Table Foods to Your Bird’s Diet 145</p> <p>Avoiding Toxic and Irritating Foods 145</p> <p>Considering Grit and Clay 146</p> <p>Contemplating Nutritional Supplements 146</p> <p>Feeding Nectar Eaters 148</p> <p>Getting a Parrot to Eat 149</p> <p>Making Some Easy Recipes 150</p> <p>Parrot muffins and bread 150</p> <p>Parrot mac and cheese 151</p> <p>Parrot omelet 151</p> <p>Parrot juice and smoothies 151</p> <p>Parrot pancakes 152</p> <p>Parrot grain 152</p> <p>Creating a Healthy Diet Routine 153</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Pretty Bird! Grooming Your Companion</b><b> 157</b></p> <p>Examining What Your Bird Fusses All about: Feathers 157</p> <p>Fluffing up: Your bird’s feather types 158</p> <p>Looking closer at feather anatomy 159</p> <p>Recognizing what you can do 160</p> <p>Clipping Your Parrot’s Wings 160</p> <p>To clip or not to clip 161</p> <p>Examining how flight effects parrot behavior 161</p> <p>Considering options in between 162</p> <p>Dealing with clipped and unclipped parrots 163</p> <p>Clipping Your Bird’s Wings Properly: The How-To 164</p> <p>Holding the parrot properly — Toweling 164</p> <p>Clipping the flight feathers 165</p> <p>Considering special circumstances 167</p> <p>Clipping Your Parrot’s Toenails 168</p> <p>Grooming the Beak 169</p> <p>Beak breaks 170</p> <p>The misaligned beak 170</p> <p>Bathing Your Parrot 170</p> <p>Caring for Molting Parrots 173</p> <p>Dealing With Blood Feathers 175</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Taking Care of Your Parrot: In Sickness and in Health</b><b> 177</b></p> <p>Taking a Closer Look at a Parrot’s Anatomy 178</p> <p>Eyes 178</p> <p>Ears 178</p> <p>Feathers 178</p> <p>Preen gland 179</p> <p>Feet 180</p> <p>Beak 180</p> <p>Cere 182</p> <p>Tongue 182</p> <p>Neck 182</p> <p>Skin 182</p> <p>Syrinx 182</p> <p>Skeletal system 183</p> <p>Muscles 183</p> <p>Respiratory system 183</p> <p>Digestive system 184</p> <p>Circulatory system 184</p> <p>Reproductive system 184</p> <p>Recognizing Indications of Illness 184</p> <p>Choosing an Avian Veterinarian 186</p> <p>Finding a qualified avian vet 186</p> <p>Knowing what to look for at the first visit 187</p> <p>Divulging important information 188</p> <p>Identifying Common Health Disorders 189</p> <p>Nutritional disorders 190</p> <p>Parasites 190</p> <p>Bacterial infections 191</p> <p>Viral infections 192</p> <p>Fungal infections 192</p> <p>Foot disorders 193</p> <p>Feather disorders 193</p> <p>Reproductive disorders 194</p> <p>Being Aware of and Preventing Common Dangers to</p> <p>Companion Parrots 194</p> <p>Predators and animal bites 195</p> <p>Standing water 196</p> <p>Nonstick cookware 196</p> <p>Household products 197</p> <p>Poisonous houseplants 198</p> <p>Ceiling fans 199</p> <p>Toxic foods 199</p> <p>Electrocution 200</p> <p>Feet and doors 200</p> <p>Lead and other heavy metals 200</p> <p>Mirrors and clean glass 200</p> <p>Night thrashing 201</p> <p>Temperature changes 201</p> <p>Frostbite 201</p> <p>Overheating 202</p> <p>Oil on feathers 202</p> <p>Broken blood feathers and bleeding nails 202</p> <p>Physical injuries and seizures 202</p> <p>Flying away 203</p> <p>Unsafe toys 205</p> <p>Humans 205</p> <p>Caring for an Older Parrot 205</p> <p>Handling an Emergency 206</p> <p>Medicating Your Parrot 207</p> <p>Creating a Hospital Cage 207</p> <p>Creating a Parrot First-Aid Kit 208</p> <p><b>Part 4: Parrot Behavior Made Simple 211</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Understanding Your Wild Child’s Instincts</b><b> 213</b></p> <p>Looking At a Daily Life of Parrots in the Wild 214</p> <p>Appreciating the Plight of Wild-Caught Parrots 217</p> <p>Differentiating between wild caught and captive bred 218</p> <p>Getting involved: Conservation organizations 219</p> <p>Understanding Your Parrot’s Instincts 220</p> <p>Being the prey 220</p> <p>Finding a high spot 220</p> <p>Flocking 221</p> <p>Sleeping 221</p> <p>Vocalizing 222</p> <p>Making a mess 223</p> <p>Blending into the background — Camouflage 223</p> <p>Making eye contact 223</p> <p>Picking a mate — gender preference in parrots 224</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Recognizing Normal Companion Parrot Behaviors </b><b>227</b></p> <p>Examining Your Parrot’s Most Natural Behavior — Flying 228</p> <p>Heading to the Heavens — Climbing 228</p> <p>Hanging Out on the Ground — Foraging 229</p> <p>Gnawing to His Heart’s Content — Chewing 229</p> <p>Staying Completely Still — Freezing 230</p> <p>Chatting Up a Storm — Vocalization 231</p> <p>Contact calling 231</p> <p>Screaming 232</p> <p>Hissing 232</p> <p>Growling 232</p> <p>Begging 232</p> <p>Differentiating between Beak Clicking and Clucking 233</p> <p>Getting Clean and Looking Pretty — Preening 233</p> <p>Clearing His Ears — Yawning 234</p> <p>Hearing Your Parrot — Beak Grinding 234</p> <p>Bobbing Up and Down to Say, “I Love You” — Regurgitation 234</p> <p>Cleaning His Face — Beak Wiping 235</p> <p>Considering Different Tail Behaviors 236</p> <p>Exhibiting Breeding Behavior 236</p> <p>Being Annoyed with Their Cage Mate — Bickering 238</p> <p>Identifying Eating Habits 238</p> <p>Rub a Dub Dub — Bathing 239</p> <p>Taking a Nap — Sleeping 239</p> <p>Getting Rid of Dirt and Itches — Scratching 239</p> <p>Achoo! Bless You — Sneezing 240</p> <p>Warning You to Back Off — Nipping 240</p> <p>Reading Body Language 240</p> <p>Flapping wings 240</p> <p>Crest position 241</p> <p>Fluffing and ruffling 241</p> <p>The please dance 242</p> <p>Head down 242</p> <p>The attack stance 243</p> <p>Stretching 243</p> <p>Bowing and bobbing 244</p> <p>Head shaking 244</p> <p>Leaning forward, wings shaking 244</p> <p>Quivering wings 244</p> <p>Beak language 244</p> <p>Potty language 244</p> <p>Chicken scratching 244</p> <p>Eye pinning (dilate/contract pupils) 245</p> <p>Wing drooping 245</p> <p>Wing flipping 245</p> <p>Blushing 245</p> <p>Back down, feet up 245</p> <p>Recognizing When Your Parrot is Training You 247</p> <p>Training method 1: Noise 248</p> <p>Training method 2: Display 249</p> <p>Training method 3: Biting 250</p> <p>Training method 4: Plucking 251</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Handling More Than One Bird: Multiple Parrot Households </b><b>253</b></p> <p>Keeping More Than One Parrot: The Pros and Cons 254</p> <p>The pros 255</p> <p>The cons 255</p> <p>Interpreting Different Parrot Interactions 256</p> <p>Parrot pals 257</p> <p>Parrot enemies 258</p> <p>Romeo and Romeo 259</p> <p>One-sided love 259</p> <p>Keeping the peace 259</p> <p>Falling in love 260</p> <p>Introducing a New Parrot 260</p> <p>Wondering Why Everyone Just Can’t Get Along 261</p> <p>Changing Your Relationship 262</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Addressing Behavior: When Good Birds Go Bad</b><b> 263</b></p> <p>Figuring Out the Problem 263</p> <p>Understanding Dominance 264</p> <p>Height dominance 265</p> <p>Aggression 267</p> <p>Socializing One-Person Parrots 267</p> <p>Preventing possessiveness 268</p> <p>Reversing one person-ness 269</p> <p>Dealing With a Screaming Parrot 271</p> <p>Trying these strategies for a screaming bird 271</p> <p>Staying away from these remedies for a screamer 272</p> <p>Handling Bad Words and Sounds 273</p> <p>Taking a Chunk out of You: Biting 274</p> <p>Considering why birds bite 274</p> <p>Responding after your bird bites you 276</p> <p>Paying attention to your bird’s biting body language 276</p> <p>Addressing Fears and Phobias 277</p> <p>Considering the causes 278</p> <p>Trying these tactics with a fearful bird 279</p> <p>Identifying and Handling Hormonal Issues 280</p> <p>Pulling Out Her Plumes — Feather Plucking 281</p> <p>Figuring out why parrots pluck 281</p> <p>Helping your feathered friend stop plucking 283</p> <p>Figuring Out What’s Bugging Your Bird 284</p> <p>Maturity 284</p> <p>Other birds 284</p> <p>Environmental changes 285</p> <p>Cage placement 285</p> <p>Temperature 286</p> <p>Noise 286</p> <p>Sleep 286</p> <p>Helping or Hurting: Why Your Actions Are Important 287</p> <p>Hiring a Behavior Consultant 288</p> <p>Considering the Last Resort: Rescue and Adoption 289</p> <p><b>Part 5: Taming, Training, and Beyond 291</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Bird Brains: Understanding Parrot Intelligence</b><b> 293</b></p> <p>Taking a Closer Look at Mr Smarty Pants er, Feathers 294</p> <p>Studying What Parrots Really Understand 295</p> <p>Introducing Alex the Amazing Grey 296</p> <p>Helping Your Bird Understand You 298</p> <p>Teaching Your Parrot to Converse 299</p> <p>Comprehending Why Parrots Talk 300</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Taming and Training Your Parrot</b><b> 303</b></p> <p>Beginning Training When Your Parrot is Young 304</p> <p>Understanding the Importance of Socializing Your Parrot 304</p> <p>Seeing how socialization affects a parrot’s quality of life 305</p> <p>Socializing your parrot: The how-to 306</p> <p>Bonding with Your Parrot 308</p> <p>Building trust 308</p> <p>Creating the bond: The how-to 309</p> <p>Praising Your Bird: Positive Reinforcement Goes a Long Way 311</p> <p>Considering Different Training Strategies 313</p> <p>Finding your bird’s motivation 313</p> <p>Considering clicker training 314</p> <p>Teaching the Step-Up Command 316</p> <p>Training a tame or semi-tame parrot: The how-to 316</p> <p>Using stick training for this command 317</p> <p>Whittling down to teach this command 318</p> <p>Taming a Bronco Parrot 318</p> <p>Disciplining a Parrot 320</p> <p>Considering Some Simple Fun Behaviors You Can Teach 321</p> <p>Potty Training Your Parrot: is It Even Possible? 323</p> <p>Teaching Your Parrot to Talk 324</p> <p>Recognizing what you need to get your bird to talk 324</p> <p>Focusing on breeds that are known for talking 326</p> <p>Getting your bird to stop talking 327</p> <p>Dealing with a bird that doesn’t talk 328</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Taking Your Training to the Next Level: Advanced Techniques </b><b>329</b></p> <p>Determining Whether Your Bird Learn Advanced Skills 331</p> <p>Getting Started on the Right Foot 332</p> <p>Discovering your parrot’s favorite treats 332</p> <p>Giving praise 333</p> <p>Recognizing other items you need to begin 333</p> <p>Implementing Preference Training 334</p> <p>Incorporating a Target into Your Training 335</p> <p>Adding Colors to Your Training Regimen 336</p> <p>Differentiating between Yes and No 338</p> <p>Developing Your Bird’s Vocabulary 340</p> <p>Playing Games with Your Parrot 340</p> <p>Focusing on “more” or “less” 341</p> <p>Playing war 341</p> <p>Training How to Count 342</p> <p>Handling Wrong Answers 344</p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Breeding Parrots</b><b> 345</b></p> <p>Taking Heed: A Warning Before You Begin 346</p> <p>Having Realistic Expectations When Breeding 347</p> <p>Realizing how much time and expense is required 347</p> <p>Considering the associated risks with breeding 348</p> <p>Finding homes for the babies 350</p> <p>Getting Started: Breeding with Paired Parrots 350</p> <p>Recognizing What Breeding Equipment You Need 351</p> <p>Meeting Nutritional Requirements When Breeding 352</p> <p>Understanding the Breeding Process: A Timeline 353</p> <p>Incubating Eggs When the Parent Parrots Aren’t Interested 357</p> <p>Hatching — Time to welcome the new peeper 357</p> <p>Making your own brooder 358</p> <p>Using Leg Bands — A Bird’s ID Tag 359</p> <p>Handfeeding Baby Parrots 360</p> <p>Recognizing the equipment you need 360</p> <p>Choosing a formula 360</p> <p>Handfeeding your birds: The how-to 361</p> <p>Being aware of handfeeding potential problems 362</p> <p>Weaning Baby Parrots 366</p> <p>Parrot Genetics 101 — Just the Basics 368</p> <p><b>Chapter 19: In the Ring: Showing Your Parrot</b><b> 371</b></p> <p>Being Wary — Words of Warning for Showing 372</p> <p>Looking into Parrot Clubs and Societies 373</p> <p>Walking You Through How a Bird Show Works 374</p> <p>Knowing the Show Standard 375</p> <p>Looking at Different Show Equipment 378</p> <p>Conditioning Your Bird for a Show 378</p> <p>Preparing Your Bird: Show Training 379</p> <p>Helping Out at the Show 380</p> <p><b>Part 6: The Part of Tens 381</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Ten Things All Parrots Should Know</b><b> 383</b></p> <p>Understand the Step-Up Command 383</p> <p>Comprehend Stick Training 384</p> <p>Know Her Carrier 384</p> <p>Identify Windows and Mirrors 384</p> <p>Say Her Name and Phone Number 385</p> <p>Recognize Her Cage As a Safety Zone 385</p> <p>Know How to Take Medicine 386</p> <p>Be Able to Trust You 386</p> <p>Eat Well 386</p> <p>Understand the Word “No!” 387</p> <p><b>Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Entertain Your Parrot</b><b> 389</b></p> <p>Feeding Him — Food 390</p> <p>Entertaining Your Bird — You’re the Star 391</p> <p>Stimulating Your Parrot’s Mind — Parrot Toys 391</p> <p>Turning on the TV and Some Music 393</p> <p>Spending Time Outside — The Great Outdoors 393</p> <p>Letting Him Spread His Wings — Flying 394</p> <p>Shaking Your Groove Thang — Dancing 394</p> <p>Belting at the Top of Your Lungs — Singing 394</p> <p>Introducing a Friend — Parrot Pets 395</p> <p>Training Him Different Tricks 395</p> <p><b>Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Tips When Traveling with Your Parrot</b><b> 397</b></p> <p>Being Prepared — Packing Your Parrot’s Suitcase 398</p> <p>Thinking Safety and Comfort — Bringing the Right Carrier 399</p> <p>Hitting the Friendly Skies — Traveling by Air 401</p> <p>Taking a Road Trip — Traveling by Car 402</p> <p>Keeping Your Bird Hydrated — Bringing Bottled Water 403</p> <p>Sleeping for the Night — Staying in a Hospitable Hotel 403</p> <p>Feeding Your Bird — Helpful Travel Tips 404</p> <p>Dealing with an Emergency — Finding an Avian Veterinarian on the Road 404</p> <p>Relying on Help — Using a Parrot Sitter 405</p> <p><b>Chapter 23: Ten Surprises for Parrot Guardians and How to Respond to Them</b><b> 407</b></p> <p>Handling the Inevitable Mess 407</p> <p>Being Ready for the Noise 408</p> <p>Feeling Guilty 409</p> <p>Requiring Constant Supervision 410</p> <p>Preparing to Open Your Wallet — The Expense 410</p> <p>Bonding with You to an Extreme 411</p> <p>Seeing How Funny Parrots Are around Mirrors 411</p> <p>Recognizing How Smart Parrots Are 411</p> <p>Figuring Out Who Inherits Your Parrot When You Die — Estate Planning 412</p> <p>Being Prepared for the Unexpected — When Your Parrot Dies 413</p> <p>Index 415</p>
<p><b>Nikki Moustaki</b>, MA, MFA, is a renowned avian care and behavior consultant, working with clients to heal strained relationships between themselves and their feathered friends. She has published 24 books on the care and training of exotic birds.</p>
<p><b>Listen, we need to squawk—about parrots!</b> <p>Choosing to bring home a parrot can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding decisions of your life. There’s not a single dull day in the life of a parrot-parent, starting when you purchase or adopt your new companion. This handy book fluffs up your feathers, explaining everything you need to parrot-proof your home, feed and groom your bird, tame and train any species, and understand what your “wild child” is really thinking. Become an expert parrot guardian and discover the joy that comes with being a parrot person. <p><b>Inside…</b> <BR> <ul> <li><b>Choosing the right bird for you</b></li> <li><b>Selecting avian accessories</b></li> <li><b>Training, showing, and breeding</b></li> <li><b>Making nutricious recipes</b></li> <li><b>Understanding behaviors</b></li> <li><b>Keeping parrots entertained</b></li> <li><b>Remedying common illnesses</b></li> <li><b>Parrot-proofing your home</b></li> </ul>

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