Keeping African Grey Parrots (Ts-111) [Hardcover]

David Alderton (Author), D. Alderton (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0866229574
• ISBN-13: 978-0866229579
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,284,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pictures DO say a 1000 words - this is a great book!, April 25, 2000

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Marc Andonian (Bryn Mawr, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keeping African Grey Parrots (Ts-111) (Hardcover)

After thinking about purchasing an African Grey for almost a year, I picked up this book at the recommendation of the owner of an exotic bird shop - "an excellent overview of the African Grey." I wanted to get an education before deciding to purchase a pet that could well out-live me. Responsibility equal or greater than to being a parent (since most children eventually move out of the nest...)!

The book provided an excellent overview of this fabulous bird species, including their history, tips on raising, feeding, housing, breeding, caring for them etc. The book was very easy to read and full of very useful information.

The book is printed on quality paper, with a quality binding. The professionally taken photographs are outstanding. The printing technique of the book makes them look like actual glossy photographs - glued into the book! As a bibliophile with thousands of books, and an amateur photographer - I can honestly say I've never encountered such a well-printed book! The pictures alone are worth the price.

The book positively influenced my decision to add another member to my family - an African Grey Parrot.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for parrot owners; housing, feeding, and more, March 19, 1998

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[e-mail] (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keeping African Grey Parrots (Ts-111) (Hardcover)

I found this book to be very informative having just become a "mommy bird" myself. The author gave great detail of what to expect of an African Gray Parrot; their needs, likes, and dislikes. The book also covered some very important safety matters and health issues. Even though I don't choose to house my gray in an outside aviary, I became engrossed in the section on "housing" which provided many tips and techniques to creating a safe environment for any bird to inhabit.

I thought that, because our Gray was successfully hand-fed and weaned by us, we knew all there was to know about these beautiful parrots. This book helped to fill me in with the use of easy to understand wording and beautiful photographs.

If you are thinking about purchasing an African Gray Parrot or, if you already own one, this book will help you to understand what your pet will need to live a safe and happy life with you.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, May 11, 2001

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Gudmundur Hegner Jonsson "Gudmundur" (Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keeping African Grey Parrots (Ts-111) (Hardcover)

Very good book - extremely informative and a pleasure to read. Pictures are wonderful. The reviewer before me makes the very useful comment that it is for African Greys only - I would never have guessed ;)