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Discover The Secrets to Choosing, Caring For, and Enjoying Your New Pet Bird!

All it takes is a little knowledge and preparation - Owning a pet of any kind is a serious responsibility. Too many people make the mistake of taking on pet ownership without knowing anything about the pet they are purchasing. Often this comes to mean not being prepared for the pet they bring home.

This e-book can easily help you to avoid all of these problems! When you know the basics of bird care, what to expect from your new pet, and how to deal with any sudden problems or emergencies, you will find every day with your new pet bird pleasurable and exciting!

Learning all you need to know about your pet bird has never been easier:

1.) How to Choose the Bird that is Right for You

You can avoid the pitfalls of choosing the wrong kind of bird, and, instead, select the breed that is right for you. Everything from the size to the temperament of your new bird can be a perfect match for your home and your family. It is easy to learn which breed of bird is ideal for you!

2.) Getting the Most Out of Enjoying Your New Bird

When you learn the basics of caring for your new bird, you will see that he is a low-maintenance pet indeed! With just this basic knowledge in hand, you will have much more time to focus on loving your little pet and having fun with him! He will surely be the highlight of your day-- and the joy of your life!

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A guide to the selection, housing, feeding, training, and care of parakeets. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great Book About Parakeets
This is a very good book! It gives you so much information on topics you never thought would happen! I am getting a parakeet, and this was the book for me. It gave loads of background information that is very helpful in getting a paprkeet!It has hints on getting the right cage, good food, excercise, and loads of other information that is very helpful.If you are thinking about getting a parakeet, this would definatly be the best book to use.

A Must Read For Your Chid Before You Buy Them A Parakeet!
This is a great book for a young person to read or have read to them before you all decide whether a parakeet is right for your famaily.This book very simply shows a child or an adult if a prakeet is right for them,it also tells one how to plan for your bird, what you will need(cage, food,toys, vitamins, etc)before you even bring your bird home, how to take careof it, how to tame it, how to breed.All of this information is explainedwith detail yet very easy to understand, my child and I read it together inless than a half hour, and now we know we have a lot more to think aboutand plan before we purchase our bird.I would recommend this book toanyone thinking of purchase a parakeet for a child or even an adult.It isreally a must read! ... Read more

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Designed for children and young teens, Horse Care and Fitness is the perfect resource for kids who are eager to learn the essentials of equine care. It demonstrates how to keep a horse properly fed, healthy, fit, and happy. The book provides simple step-by-step instructions for daily care routines, including feeding, grooming, stabling, fitness, and much more. It also describes how to address common handling problems and establish a good relationship with your horse by better understanding his needs and behavior. ... Read more

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The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook is the long-awaited second edition of Dr. Gary A. Gallerstein's benchmark text, Bird Owner's Home Health and Care Handbook. The title of this edition reflects the fact that this book is the most thorough and current work in print for all bird owners at all levels and professionals, too. Here you will find the answers to all your questions and instructions for the needs of every bird you own—one or an aviary full. Look through it once and see for yourself. Presented in four parts and fifteen chapters, The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook furnishes guidance in getting started, shows how to achieve optimum condition in health care, helps you to be more informed in medicine and provides a reference section that helps you better understand your bird and what it needs for a happy, healthy life. User-friendly from cover to cover, The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook provides an index of signs to help in emergencies and a general index to locate any topic in seconds. An excellent bibliography directs you to additional sources of information, and the many superb photos and drawings lend graphic emphasis to the detailed text. While no book can ever supplant prof essional veterinary care, The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook will provide you with the insights you need to help your bird's doctor when the need arises. You'll consider The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook the most essential book in your avian library—a constant source of reliable advice, assistance and assurance for your bird's well-being. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (17)

Great Comprehensive reference
Solid information, with extremely good sections on health care and health conditions and very good coverage on basic ownership issues such as grooming, safety, nutrition, routines etc.Has some information on behavior and training as well, but this doesn't go as deep as the other material. It covers finches and other birds as well as parrots, but much of the material is parrot-oriented.It would be the first book I'd recommend a new bird owner buy.

new and experienced owners' manual
I'm pleased with this book purchase and can recommend it to both new and experienced companion parrot owners because it offers basic, simple information as well as more in-depth, veterinary-level advice. From bird species behaviors and "personality traits" to cage types to toy tips in what I'd classify as the "simpler" category to signs of disease and training tips and how to handle emergencies and disorders in the "heavier" category, Gary Gallerstein offers a ton of information. Luckily, there's more than one index to help find info if you're in a hurry: Index of Signs and General Index. There's also a detailed Table of Contents to help find information quickly, including appendices, weights and measures, etc.

From Fantasy Author Sandy Lender

A must have book for every bird owner!
This is one of the most complete bird care books. It really should be in every bird owners home.

Bird owners manual
An excellent book that is easy to use as a reference and has the most current thinking on the correct way to care and feed birds.

The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook by Gary A. Gallerstein [Hardcover]
This book was purchased for historical purposes only to see how far we have come in aviculture.

I caution any new pet bird owner looking for a owner's handbook on birds to buy a CURRENT book--this is very important. Spend the extra dollars for the most updated information. Many things have changed over the years.

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If you raise canaries, you must own this book!
This is the quintessential canary handbook; easy to read and understand, filled with excellent photos and advice, with a good section on genetics if you should choose to breed these marvelous little birds.Vriends is a wonderful writer, well-organized on all the chapters in the aspects of canary breeding; his love of the birds comes through on every page. I have raised canaries for several years, and recommend this book to every person who has ever procured a bird from me---in fact, if they have not had a canary before, I always tell them to buy THIS book first, read it and THEN call me back.It is an invaluable resource tool.

The BEST Value Ever
Having been involved in care of all sorts of animals for over 40 years and habitually buying books about each, I can say without reservation that this book is the best value for the dollar that I have ever purchased.Matthew Vriends is an internationally recognized expert on the species and he has provided us with an extraordinary handbook. The information, illustrations and photographs exceed anything I have ever purchased in a paperback edition of an animal care book.

Good information provided
Very clear.Covers feeding, housing, breeding, and genetics,as well as common diseases and household medicines that can be used to treat various conditions to which canaries are susceptible.However, an owner who doesnot want to breed might grow tired of the focus on breeding.Also, ownerswith canaries who were not handfed as babies may assume there is somethingwrong with their bird because the book discusses relatively tame handfedcanaries and neglacts state that their tameness and willingness to behandled is not true of birds who were not hand fed.So be aware that ifyour bird does not like to be handled, this is normal.In fact, a non handfed canary who does not struggle when caught may be ill. One final note:Information and medicating are fine, but misdiagnosis can occur,so it isgood to also be have the name of a vet.

The best up-to-date canary care book on the market.
Dr. Vriends' book is a comprehensive guide to keeping canaries.He is an expert on aviculture who has published many books on its various aspects.The present book covers canaries of type, color, and song varieties and isrichly illustrated with photographs and drawings which bring the readabletext to life.The information contained in the book is wide-ranging andaccurate.

Great book!...Everything you need to know about canaries!
Yes!...This is a very valuable book to have. Theformat and layout are just perfect. Information?..it's all here. I'm going to use this book often. ... Read more

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Parakeets are colorful birds that require lots of love and attention. This volume covers important topics such as daily care and health, and helps to encourage a great relationship with these sociable birds. ... Read more

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With their chirps and whistles, feathers and wings, birds are fun pets. But taking care of one can be a big job. Look inside this colorful book to find the feeding, cleaning, exercise, and health care tips you need to make bringing home a bird easy! ... Read more

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An absolute "must-have" for any young child interested in owning a bird.
Twitter and Tweet: Bringing Home a Bird is more than a children's picturebook - it's an extremely basic primer about the responsibilities and joys of owning a bird for a pet. Different birds have different requirements (parakeets and cockatiels like people but need a lot of attention, while finches and canaries are easy to keep but don't like to be touched). All pet birds need to have their cage cleaned often, a healthy diet preferably supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables, and regular veterinary checkups. Twitter and Tweet follows a young girl named Erin who befriends her pet parakeet and diligently takes care of him. The final two pages offer fun facts about parakeets and their life cycle. An absolute "must-have" for any young child interested in owning a bird.
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For those who keep or raise birds, this guide tells you what you need to know about your bird's health. Although the book focuses on natural health care, suggestions are given for both standard and homeopathic medications. Other helpful features include an extensive table of symptoms and diseases, checklist for care and health maintenance, index of recommended home remedies, and a glossary of natural health care terms. ... Read more

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Some Outdated Information, but Some Good Information too.
This book is obviously dated as it was written back when wild caught birds were available due to the fact that domestic raised birds were difficult to find. Annette, therefore gives information on taming a frightened bird instead of on a new baby African Grey Parrot loving to be cuddled.

She provides good information on the need for proper sized cages & play areas as well as information on making your bird's own climbing structure.

She has listed a good selection of foods to feed your bird, although there is no mention of a pelleted diet, which has now become a good basic staple in many birds' diets.

She has a section on diseases & how to keep your bird healthy with good information for you to follow.

The section on Understanding African Gray Parrots is very thorough and informative. This section, combined with the good information in several of the other sections, outweigh the dated information in a couple of the other sections of the book.

Annette Wolter, African Grey Parrots
The publications (books) will be rated as soon as I have read them 2 times. However I would like to write an ordinary paper for publication in a well recommended international journal.

Can you recommend one? Or shall I surch for it myself?

The topic should include: How to bye an African Grey. Do not mix up parrots and dogs. Dogs, the humans establichedcontact with14.000 B.C. (Boessneck, 1985). Coresponding time for parrots is 200 years. Education of dogs is based on punischment/reward. That does not work on parrots. The parrot indetifies the punisher as a hawk or an other kind of predator.

Just a first idea of the content for a short publication from a beginner i this "field of science". Time for sending the paper to referees approx, April-01.

I am a professor in metallurgy since 1983 (metals forming) and have written written other kinds of articles outside my professional discipline( Fish for aquarium, "Tropheus" from the lake of Tanganyika in Africa)

So I am not a beginner in writing

Ulf

OUT OF DATE INFOMATION!!
This book has some good info if you dig really deep and know what you are looking for. It talks about things to do to your AG that are out of date, and could be bad to your birds health. It also speaks of taking the birds out of the jungle, which does not happen very much any more, if at all. If you want a good book about african greys, look at the copyright date, it says a lot.

Good book, BUT......
I found that there was a lot of good information in this book, HOWEVER,the author speaks about the bird being "captured from the jungle"and brought into a domestic situation.I CAN NOT stress how much that thisis the absolute WRONG way to obtain ANY bird.When purchasing AfricanGrey's (and any other animal for that matter) make absolute CERTAIN that itcame from a domesticated breeder, and NOT from the wilderness.

looking for this book in spanish
if you could direct me in the area of a author who writes about the african gray parrot in spanish, version i would be most thnkful ... Read more

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Are you looking for a unique pet? You may just want to consider owning one of nature s most reliable creatures the racing pigeon. Racing pigeons are very intelligent, and they have the ability to fly far and fast. They can be trained to return to their home from anywhere in the world. They can even carry written messages from person to person and have done so since ancient times! You ll learn about how they survive in the wild and about their flying instinct. Find out whether one of these animals would make a good pet, and learn everything you need to know to take care of your new pet racing pigeon. ... Read more

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Are you looking for a unique pet? You may want to consider owning one of nature's funniest creatures: the parrot. Parrots are very colorful and highly intelligent. There are more than 350 species of them on earth. These entertaining animals can dance, sing, and say, I love you! You ll learn about how long they can live and how to give them a happy life. You ll also learn about the downside of owning a parrot, so you can make a smart choice about whether this is the right pet for you. Learn everything you need to know about how to make a parrot the newest member of your flock! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Best For a Parakeet Beginner
Best book for beginners! Info filled all the way!

A slim,well-indexed guide that's great for quick answers
Our family has been living with parakeets for about four years now and we refer to this book on at least a weekly basis for answers to various questions about diet, socialization and behavior.It's very well-indexed--(E.g., Should your budgie have broccoli?Just look under"vegetables") -- which makes using the slim volume easy andproductive.It isn't very detailed or tremendously scientific, but for theaverage parakeet owner/lover, it's a good little book to keep under yourcage next to your millet spray!

good introduction!
If you've never owned a parakeet before, this might be the best place to start...lots of basic background information, will encourage you to read more about budgies and, if you haven't already, go out and buy one (orseveral!) Recommended!Also, very cute photographs and nice presentation. ... Read more

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Complete Care Made Easy™From the Publishers of Bird Talk® Magazine

Always wanted your own pet cockatiel but don’t have a clue what to do? Here is the ultimate resource for everything you need to know about these adorable and entertaining birds. Cockatiels is filled with invaluable information on choosing, caring for, and keeping your feathered companion healthy, happy, and living longer. Some of the helpful information you’ll find inside includes:

· Up-to-Date Information· Fascinating Historical Facts· Tips on Choosing the Right Pet· Helpful resource Guide· Emergency First Aid Tips· Fun Activities and Tricks· Simple Training Tips· Diet and Nutrition· Communicating with Your Pet · 100 Full-Color Photos· And Much More . . .

Look for more Complete Care Made Easy titles, such as Rabbits, Rats, Ferrets, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils, Budgies and many more to come ... Read more

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Excellent Car Manual
This book is great for new (and old) Cockatiel owners. It has very good information on overall care, things that are important to teach your tiel, and common diseases-what to look for and how to handle them. It is very easy to understand, so it would be a great pick if your child wants to get a tiel. Don't hesitate to buy this. It also includes excellent links on societies, clubs, and how to find a vet in your area. ... Read more

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Pet Owners Guide: Canaries, Love Birds, Parrots, Dogs, Goldfish, Tropical Fish: Information on Care, Feeding, Breeding, Training. Vintage paperback booklet produced by Justrite Pet Foods. 47 pages. ... Read more

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Solid duck care book
This book would be very helpful to they inexperienced duck owner. However, I can't see it taking anyone beyond the basics, and if you own ducks at some point you will have to travel down that road. This book does give a lot of good information. It has everything from basic anatomy of the duck, to diet, housing and environmental concerns, duck behavior, raising ducks, a list on ornamental and domestic breeds, and most importantly it gives you the basics in an easy to understand format.

Having said all this this book has some weaknesses. It does not have a detailed breeds list (only a couple pages). This book does cover a lot of information in under a hundred pages, but it doesn't cover any one thing really well. I prefer Dave Holderreads book "Storey's Guide To Raising Ducks." I feel it is a superior book for both novices and experienced poultry personal. So why did I give this book 4 stars? Simply, this book does everything it can in under a hundred pages, it just doesn't do enough in my opinion. It would be a good book to start with, but you will eventually have to buy or get more information somewhere else.

Duck Handbook
Owning a pet duck is a lot different than owning a dog or cat!
This book will help you know how to house, feed and care for that cute little Easter duckling that quickly turns into a big white bundle of feathers.

If you like to feed ducks at the pond, BUY THIS BOOK!!!!
I love to go feed the ducks at the local pond.I now know what types come to the pond and why they act the way they do.This book is interesting enough for an adult, but easy enough for a child to understand.This is a WONDERFUL book.Very FUN to read.

The New Duck Handbook
This book was very helpful.It answered all my questions.It is also a very good investment because you will always have questions and it always has answers!

The New Duck Handbook
Ornamental & Domestic Ducks Everything about Housing, Care, Feeding, Diseases & breeding ... Read more

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Do you like the sounds of chirping, whistling, and singing?Do you want a colorful pet?Do you like to spend a lot of time talking to someone?A bird might be the right pet for you.Learn about choosing the right bird for you and how to take care of it with Are You My Bird?Special thanks to content consultant Gerald Brecke, DVM.Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4. ... Read more