The African Grey Parrot Handbook

Author : Mattie Sue Athan
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764141409
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The African Grey Parrot Handbook written by Mattie Sue Athan and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to keeping an African grey parrot as a pet that covers selection, nutrition, health care, training, grooming, behavioral issues, breeding, flyaways, and other related topics.

Author : Mattie Sue Athan
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764109935
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The African Grey Parrot Handbook written by Mattie Sue Athan and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African Grey can acquire a larger vocabulary than most other parrot varieties--but with or without speech, it's a favorite companion among bird lovers. Here is detailed advice on nutritious feeding, caging, grooming, disease prevention, and much more. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets.

Author : Sally Blanchard
Publisher : PBIC Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook written by Sally Blanchard and published by PBIC Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Marie Kubiak
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111938995X
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine written by Marie Kubiak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.

Author : Rosemary Low
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780975081754
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide To... Grey Parrots written by Rosemary Low and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superb colourful title authored by Rosemary Low, includes 168 pages of comprehensive information on this species in the wild and in captivity as an aviary and companion bird. Features 230 colour photographs.Contents?History, In the Wild, Worldwide Trade, Subspecies, Physical Characteristics, Colour Mutations, Abnormal Colouration.In Captivity?Accommodation for Breeding Pairs, Breeding, Artificial Incubation, Handrearing, Holiday Care, A Healthy Diet and Diseases & Disorders.As Companion Birds?Selection and Purchase, Preparing a Home for your New Pet, Enrichment and Mental Stimulation, General Care, Pet Characteristics and traits, Talking and Mimicry, Psychology and Common Behavioural Problems.

Author : Erika Busecan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781533536112
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book African Grey Parrots written by Erika Busecan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "African Grey Parrots: All About Nutrition, Care, Training, Diseases And Treatments" 164 pages paperback edition with black and white interior. If you don't own yet a bird and you want to purchase one, or you already have one and want to learn more interesting things about them like, how to understand your parrots behavior to avoid situation of biting, how to understand your parrots body language, how to teach them to talk, what steps you must follow if your bird is escaping and you want to bring it back, how to hand feed a baby parrot, how to recognize the abnormal droppings of your bird, how to administer medication to your parrot, how to help your bird when accidents happen, how to help your parrot when it has difficulty in delivering the eggs (the retention of the egg) and much more, then this book could be interesting for you. You can read the following chapters: Exotic birds-parrots Congo African Grey parrots Description Areas of Congo African Grey parrot Character Lifespan How to choose the right bird General criteria How to purchase a healthy bird How to determine the parrots gender Life with cage birds Preparing your house for the new arrived parrot The transportation of the parrots The new arrived parrots diet How to train your parrot Talking and training How to teach your parrot not to bite Learn to observe your parrots body language Cold season, hot season How to care of your bird in cold season How to care of your bird in hot season Cages and accessories Cage location Cages Aviaries Roofing Toys and accessories The main diet of Congo African grey parrots Cleaning your parrots house Breeding The anatomy of Congo African grey parrots Respiratory organs Digestive components Urinary tract organs Genital organs The eyes The ears Molting Stress bars How to maintain your parrots health The first sign of disease Few advices about how to keep your parrot healthy How to recognize the abnormal droppings Feather picking and self-mutilation How to catch and manipulate your parrot without hurting it How to choose the right avian vet What should you know, when you inform your vet Microchipping your parrot How to take care of the beak and the nails of your parrot How to clip your parrots wings Bathing your parrot The special needs of the parrots Flying exercises Bedding materials The everyday life of parrots Inappropriate perches What you can do if your parrot is escaping from the cage How to prevent the escape What you can do if your parrot has already escaped How to hand feed a baby parrot How to administer medication to your parrot Adding medication in drinking water Adding medication in food Liquid medication (Suspensions) Injectable medication Vitamins and minerals excess or deficiency First aid kit for your parrot Trauma at parrots Poor general condition Forced feeding Parasites External parasites Scab at parrots Internal parasites Skin and feather problems Inflammation of the skin (Dermatitis) Xanthomas (Fatty tumors) Skin tumors (Lipomas) The appetite and the digestive system The bird doesn't want to eat and drink The bird eats too much When the bird has diarrhoea Enteritis (Inflammation of the intestines) Gastrointestinal parasites and more...

Author : Barbara Heidenreich
Publisher : Port Perry, Ont. : S. Mattacchione & Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Bird written by Barbara Heidenreich and published by Port Perry, Ont. : S. Mattacchione & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy to read step-by-step guide that uses positive reinforcement for teaching parrots acceptable behavior. Professional advice from animal behaviorist that will help you deal with screaming, biting, feather-picking, bonding and other difficult behaviors.

Author : Andrew Luescher
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470344350
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Manual of Parrot Behavior written by Andrew Luescher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-01-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are the most widely kept companion birds. It is estimated that more than half of the psittacine cases presented to clinicians are the result of behavioral problems-problems inherent to captivity. Bringing together a host of international experts on avian behavior, Manual of Parrot Behavior explores the many facets of psittacine behavior, both normal and abnormal. The book not only provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic principles of psittacine behavior but also offers useful techniques of diagnosis and treatment for specific problems. Covers both normal and abnormal parrot behavior Offers practical techniques on diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems Written by a team of international experts on avian behavior A necessary addition to the library of any practitioner of behaviorist who sees avian companion animals

Author : Matt Cameron
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421405431
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parrots written by Matt Cameron and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautiful plumage of parrots and the ability to mimic sounds are both a blessing and a curse.

Author : Mattie Sue Athan
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764110306
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to a Well-behaved Parrot written by Mattie Sue Athan and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: wners can overcome parrot problems such as screaming, biting, and feather chewing with this invaluable reference. Here too is expert information on feeding, bathing, communicating, proper equipment, plus safe interactions with children and other pets. Twenty-eight full-color photos and line drawings.