The African Grey: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet, 6) - Hardcover

Rach, Julie Ann

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9780876054437: The African Grey: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet, 6)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0876054432 ISBN 13: 9780876054437

Publisher: Howell Book House, 1998

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This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These latest additions will bring our series up to fifty-five titles, and like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information on c feeding c housing c grooming c health care c what to expect from the pet c basic training As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. In addition, owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for their animals may be difficult to come by. As always, the instruction is from experts people who know their pet intimately, but also remember what it was like to have one for the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from. The mischievous African Grey has been noted in history as far back as biblical times. Here Julie Rach, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and author of The Cockatiel: An Owner s Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet, brings to light all the latest health, care and training information on this interesting bird.

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Finally, a book with a contemporary approach to your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only discover the specific traits of African greys, you'll also learn what the world's like from your grey's perspective; how to feed and keep your bird healthy; and how to enjoy your grey through training and activities you can do together. The African Grey is written by an expert and addresses issues such as preventative health care, caging and nutritional requirements. Other chapters include tips on how to keep your grey mentally stimulated and in top physical condition throughout his lifetime. Best of all, the book is filled with information-packed sidebars and fun facts that will enrich your interactions with your pet bird and make caring for him an easy and enjoyable experience.

About the Author:

JULIE RACH was the editor of Bird Talk magazine for several years. She is proudly owned by an African Grey called Sindbad and is charmed to have her companionship in her life. Rach is also the author of The Budgies: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet.

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