Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper

Made famous on The Martha Stewart Show on television and Sirius radio, Marc Morrone is front and center to answer his viewers’ (and his readers’) many questions about their favorite pets. In Ask the Bird Keeper, Marc’s quirky, entertaining personality shines on every page as he spews out his wisdom, know-how, and hilarious anecdotes to answer dozens of questions. Divided into nine chapters, this book offers answers on hundreds of topics about feeding, housing, training, healthy, anatomy, and everyday care. In the “Food” chapter—from grit to grub—Marc discusses dietary changes, supplements, people food, and different kinds of diets. A chapter devoted to accommodations talks about various cage options, choosing the right size cage and equipment, and cleaning tips. Positive reinforcement underscores Marc’s chapter “School,” in which he lectures on bonding, hyperactive, noise issues, and challenging bird behaviors. As a self-taught bird keeper, Marc’s chapter on “Health” is a true primer in what owners can and cannot do, from first aid tips and trimming (nails, beaks, feathers) to broken tails, parasites, parrot fever and bird flu. While Marc is often laugh-out-loud funny in all of the chapters, it is his genuine admiration and respect for his avian friends that make this book a unique resource for all pet lovers. Fill with real first-hand information and reliable tips, readers will be laughing and learning in equal measure! The book is beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs as well as original artwork by Jason O’Malley.

Marc Morrone has hosted or appeared on various television and radio shows, including The Martha Stewart Show; Ask Marc, the PetKeeper; Petkeeping with Marc Morrone; MetroPets; and the Pet Shop with Marc Morrone. A lifelong keeper of a wide variety of animals, from guppies to hermit crabs to goats and hyenas, he has been the co-owner of Parrots of the World, Ltd., in Rockville Centre, New York, since its inception in 1978.

Marc Morrone (Rockville Centre, New York) is a celebrity among pet owners with his appearances on the Martha Stewart Living show. Marc also previously hosted a half-hour television show, Petkeeping with Marc Morrone. Currently, Morrone hosts a weekly radio program called Petkeeping for Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio.