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The Complete Book of Cockatiels

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If you are a cockatiel owner or thinking of becoming one, this is the difinitive book to read! Diane Grindol definately knows her stuff. From nutrition (she knows seeds are a big no-no for parrots health) to mannerisms (why is that crest so high in the air) to toys(what kind they like best), you will find this book to be everything you need. I own several cockatiel books, but always find myself going back to this one for information. Its up to date and if you like pictures, this one has them, too! Consider this your "bible" of cockatiel books.

I am an avian health care advisor and author who offers assistance to those who are thinking about acquiring a bird, or to those are experiencing diffculties with bird/s they already have. My experience with birds and other animals stems back to when I was just a very little girl, but I have foucsed primarily on parrots for the past 11 years.
Nearly two years ago when I was presented with the opportunity to rescue a Cockatiel, and since I lack in experience when it comes to this species, I queried my avian list serv buddies about a good book on Tiels. The response was overwhelmingly that I should get a copy of The Complete Book of Cockatiels by Diane Grindol. I might add that several of those who recommended this book to me have bred Tiels for over 20 years, and although some no longer breed, they own Tiels. I got a copy right away, and I am so glad I did. This is an excellant book for many reasons...
Diane does cover all the topics necessary for someone who is interested in getting a Cockatiel eg. requirementes of the species, and the topics a beginner would find necessary eg. ongoing care, emergencies, etc. but she also includes information that experienced Tiel folks would find very interesting eg. visual sexing and genetics. The cover is so beautiful, and is one of a kind as far as I am concerned...it is just beautiful. The pictures inside are not only beautiful but informative as well.
Generally, when I need info. on a particular species, I will go and buy all the books I can find about it, but after reading Diane's book, I didn't do that!

I purchased this book two years ago when I got my first cockatiel. As a new bird owner, I would have been lost without it. I had purchased two other books on cockatiel care, but this book is more complete, as the title indicates. Even now, I still refer to this book if I need information. It has guided me through nutrition needs, behavior, egg laying, and minor emergancies. If you're considering buying a book about cockatiels - look no further, this book is all that you will need.

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF COCKATIELS should be a really hot seller. As a cockatiel owner I find the book exceptionally helpful. The layout is magnificent, with colored boxes for important information and experiences of other cockatiel owners. The photos are of superb quality and often show step-by-step procedures, such as wing clipping and nail triming. The manuscript style is fresh and up-to-date. The research from UC-Davis and nutritional information are invaluable. I think the book will be irresistable. Most of the books I have seen are reprints or re-edits of older books. Diane's is spanking new and makes a tremendous contribution to aviculture. I always judge a book's quality on the inclusion of a bibliography and an index. Diane's book has both, plus the added feature of an appendix of resources. I'm really impressed. This book is a must for all cockatiel owners.

This is a excellent book. I have bought several books on tiel's and this is by far the most informative and comprehensive book I have seen. If you have a question, I guarentee this book will have the answer.

Thanks for writing this wonderful and complete book on cockatiels. We are new bird owners and found the information so valuable and sensible. I was pleased to see the section on the Univ. of Calif. Davis Vet. School cockatiel research. Their vet hospital is where our cockatiel goes for checkups. Also quite useful is the section on nutrition by Tom Roudybush. That is the food our bird eats, so it was informative to read about the reasearch in his own words. The photos and pictures are beautiful. I was able to discover the kind of cockatiel ours is by looking at them... a cinnamon pearl pied! This book is a great reference for cockatiel owners.

I first met the author Diane Grindol when I joined the Monterey Bay Cage Bird Club (MBCBC) (which Diane founded) many years ago. I don't own any cockatiels, but have a pair of Lesser Sulfur Cockatoos and a Blue and Gold Macaw. I have been a member of the American Federation of Aviculture, gone to several of their conventions, bought many books and tapes, read BirdTalk, Bird World and heard numerous speakers over the years. After a while, you develop your own opinions and realize that just because its in writing doesn't make it so. I FOUND NOTHING IN DIANE'S BOOK THAT I DISAGREE WITH!

When I bought my first Cockatoo (and a Cockatiels is a little Cockatoo), it almost died because it wouldn't eat. I joined the MBCBC and learned from other people's experiences. Diane has done an excellent job of condensing these experiences into a 177-page book. I would have liked to see some of Roudybush's graphs on weight gain vs. diet included, but I guess space limitations wo! n out.

The book is worth the price for the pictures alone.

New to the bird world with cockatiels I have found this book to be one of the most explicit books on the subject. Diane covers a variety of important subjects in this book which should be of interest to both the experienced bird owner and novice. Dietry concerns, medical illnesses, breeding and behaviors of this bird are just a few of the topics which she addresses. I have found the information in her book to be richer than that found in other books on the same topic. Her love and knowledge in this area comes across in a natural way.I highly recommend this book to any bird enthusiast!

This book was an informative book . It covard the subject very well and was a joy to read. I have raised birds for fourty years and am glad this book was writen.

I as a new bird owner and of cockatiels, found this book to give me much needed information. It realy expanded my horizons. I feel that this book would be good for us beginners and for the advanced. I find myself referring to this book on occasion when questions arise. I found it to be the most complete, well written reference type book out there on Cockatiels.