Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot - Softcover

Athan, Mattie Sue

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9780764110306: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot

Synopsis

wners can overcome parrot problems such as screaming, biting, and feather chewing with this invaluable reference. Here too is expert information on feeding, bathing, communicating, proper equipment, plus safe interactions with children and other pets. Twenty-eight full-color photos and line drawings.

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An expert on parrots and their care explains parrot behavior management and tells you how to use environment and positive reinforcement to prevent and resolve behavior problems. She advises on how to solve the most common problems--screaming, biting, and feather-chewing--and stresses the need for periodic reinforcement of desirable parrot behavior. This expanded new edition tells you what you need to know about virtually every aspect of good parrot care, including proper nutrition and providing the bird with a rich, supportive environment.

Filled with color photos and instructive line art

About the Author

Mattie Sue Athan is a widely respected expert on parrots and their care. She contributes regularly to bird-care periodicals and is also the author of Parrots: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual and co-author of The African Grey Parrot Handbook, both published by Barron's.

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Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780764136672: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot (Barron's)

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ISBN 10:  0764136674 ISBN 13:  9780764136672
Publisher: Sourcebooks, 2007
Softcover