To successfully keep cockatiels, owners need to know about proper housing, health care, feeding, and training--all of which are provided in this useful book. Ideal for beginners or those thinking about sharing their life with one or more of these friendly birds.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
OK but not up to date,
By C. Henri (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Guide to Owning a Cockatiel (Paperback)
Ms. Barrie has a good understanding of cockatiel personalities, color mutations, and training, and this is an OK guide in that regard. However, the book is very outdated regarding diet: Other than the all-important fresh greens, it recommends nothing but seeds, a diet that is guaranteed to greatly reduce your cockatiel's potential lifespan of 30 years and diminsh his health and comfort by leading to illness. This can also be costly and heartbreaking for you.Seeds are necessary for small birds because they contain enzymes they can't get anywhere else--but a tablespoon a day is plenty. Pellets, table foods, cooked grains and legumes, and fresh fruits and veggies should make up the other 90% of the diet. The book also recommends offering grit, which is no longer recommended by vets and other experts in avian health. For friendly, accurate, and scientifically current guidance, check out "Birds for Dummies" by Dr. Brian Speer, an excellent avian vet.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Basic, but not the best,
By Gabrielita (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Guide to Owning a Cockatiel (Paperback)
If you are looking for a Cockatiel book that is very basic, straight to the point, and somewhat blunt, then this is a good choice for a book. But for those who like substance, you might want to try another. Even though you can receive a broad point of view on how to care for your Tiel, I felt that this book just wasn't what I was looking for; too basic. But this book does come with a good explanation on variety of cocktiels, and I absolutely adore the pictures she used.
1.0 out of 5 stars
NEVER RECEIVED THE PRODUCT,
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This review is from: The Guide to Owning a Cockatiel (Paperback)
I NEVER RECEIVED MY BOOK. SO FAR, I DID NOT GET ANY CREDIT EITHER EVEN IF I CONTACTED THE SELLER TWICE. LETS SEE WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE THEY ARE....
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If a poll was taken among aviculturists to establish the ideal all around aviary and pet bird, not only would the cockatiel appear on every list, but would most likely top it on many occasions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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If a poll was taken among aviculturists to establish the ideal all around aviary and pet bird, not only would the cockatiel appear on every list, but would most likely top it on many occasions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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