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Repeat after me: Parrots aren't just for pirates!
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.
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.
Pick your perfect parrot
Devour the latest on nutrition
Tame and train
Make the perfect home
Whether you're just setting out in the parrot world or are a seasoned voyager on the parrot-y seas, this 2nd edition of Parrots For Dummies has something for you and your pet--and will repay the hard-won pirate gold you spent on it a thousand times over!
Autorentext
Nikki Moustaki, 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.
Klappentext
Listen, we need to squawkabout parrots! 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. Inside
Zusammenfassung
Repeat after me: Parrots aren't just for pirates!
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 surprisingparrots 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.
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.
Inhalt
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 3
Icons Used in This Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Part 1: Introducing the Parrot Your Wild Child 5
Chapter 1: Meeting the Parrots, Just the Basics 7
Introducing the Parrots 7
From pet to companion 8
A little bit of wilderness 9
Home Tweet Home: Welcoming a Parrot into Your Home 10
Making birdy comfortable 10
Parrot paraphernalia 11
Parrot Care 101: Taking Care of Your Bird 11
Health care 11
Nutrition 12
Parrot Behavior: Checking How Your Bird Acts 12
Normal behaviors 12
The parrot monster 12
Parrot Pals: Socializing with Your Bird 13
Making friends with your parrot 13
Breeding parrots: Use caution 13
A Caveat to the Wise 14
Chapter 2: Knowing What to Expect with Your Companion Parrot 15
Defining a Companion Parrot 16
Just Being Themselves 17
Recognizing the Joys of Parrot Guardianship 18
Pondering Important Points about Buying or Adopting a Parrot 19
Recognizing who's getting the parrot 19
Answering why you want a parrot 20
Factoring in the parrot's personality 20
Contemplating the parrot's home 21
Going on vacation 21
Remembering parrots have a longer lifespan 22
Dealing with allergies 22
Estimating the costs of parrot ownership 22
Being cognizant of the responsibilities of parrot guardianship 23
Spending time with your parrot 24
Preparing for mess and more mess 24
Getting used to the noise (Sorry, I can't hear over my screaming parrot) 24
Understanding What a Companion Parrot Expects 25
Tolerance 25
Empathy 26
Sense of humor 26
Attentiveness 26
Decisiveness and action 26
Constant companionship 26
A loyal friend 27
Living with a Parrot around Nonbird People 27
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Companion 29
Keeping Certain Considerations in Mind As You Choose a Species 30
Parrots are individuals 30
The chemistry between the two of you 30
Not all species are created equal 30
Noise: deafening or extremely deafening 31
Space: Bigger is better 31
Lifestyles of the neat and messy 32
From easily affordable to taking out a loan 33
Talking ability 33
Child-friendliness 33
One, two, or more 34
Looking Closer at Species Profiles Commonly Kept As Companions 35
African grey parrots 35
Amazon parrots 36
Brotogeris 38
Budgies 38
Caiques 39
Cockatiels 40
Cockatoos 40
Conures 45
Eclectus 48
Hanging parrots 48
Hawk-headed parrots 49
Lories 49
Lovebirds 50
Macaws 51
Other parakeets 54
Parrotlets 57
Pionus 58
Poicephalus parrots 58
Quaker parakeets 59
Vasa parrots 60
Chapter 4: Purchasing or Adopting a Parrot 61
Considering Your Parrot Options 61
Comparing handfed versus parent-raised birds 62
Choosing an age 63
Contemplating degrees of tameness 66
The talker in the bunch 67
Finding the Perfect Parrot for You 68
Pet shops 68
Bird shops 69
Online classifieds 69
Reputable breeders 70
Flea markets 71
Bird shows or expos 72
Adopting a Rescue Parrot 72
Identifying which birds are available for adoption 72
Completing the rescue application 74 <...