A Parrot for Life: Raising and Training the Perfect Parrot Companion - Hardcover

O'Connor, Rebecca K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0793805821 ISBN 13: 9780793805822

Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc, 2007

Synopsis

Parrots are wonderful companions that can enrich a home with entertainment and happiness for many years. In order to ensure the long-term health and well-being of these special birds, it is important to understand how caretaking must adapt over the long life of these beautiful pets. A Parrot for Life is the most comprehensive guide to caring for a parrot through the many changes that can take place during the stages of his life. This useful book covers a variety of important topics like housing, nutrition, health care, training, and travel. It also provides insightful discussion on keeping a parrot healthy and content throughout an owner's life changes, such as marriage, moving, and adopting other pets. Written by an experienced parrot keeper, falconer, and bird trainer, the author imparts her knowledge of training, behavior, and care in a fun and lively style. The vivid drawings help illustrate key points throughout the book.

About this title

About the Author

Rebecca K. O'Connor has trained birds professionally at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Healesville Sanctuary in Australia, and many other places. She has been a falconer for more than a decade and has experience working with a tremendous variety of animals. Rebecca believes strongly in applied behavior analysis, positive reinforcement, and focusing as much attention on the people who work with the animals as on the animals themselves. She currently shares her California home with Ty, and African grey; Loki, a Senegal; Bali, a red-bellied parrot; Anakin, a peregrine falcon; and Cali, a Brittany puppy.

From the Back Cover

New and experienced parrot owners alike will find the information and advice presented in A Parrot for Life invaluable for making their feathered companion's long life the best that it can be. This comprehensive guide to life with parrots includes:

* complete care information, including feeding and nutrition, housing, and health care;
* positive training methods that help parrots and people better understand each other;
* sidebars and tip boxes that highlight important concepts, present money- and time-saving tips, and troubleshoot potential problems;
* fun and instructional drawings that enhance the text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793805821
• ISBN 13: 9780793805822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Chmura April
• Number of pages: 176