Professional tips on how to purchase, cage, speech-train and nurture parrots plus a wealth of essential information on parrot ailments and most effective medical treatments. Fifty exquisite full-color photos, and numerous drawings.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Old, INCORRECT information,
By Beth (Denver, Co United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: New Parrot Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)
This book was the the first book that I purchased when I began researching getting my first bird. As my knowledge grew I learned that most, if not all of the information in this "new" book was VERY out of date. When this book was written we were still catching birds in the rainforest, feeding them only seed and water, and not understanding their basic emotional, dietary and medical needs. There are many wonderful books out there that help you choose, and raise the right parrot species for your lifestyle - this is not one of them. Check the copywrite date. Anything written before 1992 (when we stopped importing and started really hand raising and learning what our feathered companions need) is probably out of date and is only good for the pictures. Please, for the sake of your future companion, get a book written recently, with up to date information, or find a breeder to ask what to read. Do your research first, but make sure that it good research.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dont waist your time or money,
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This review is from: New Parrot Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)
This book is out dated and is clearly not for "pet" parrots. Instead get...
Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot - by Mattie Sue Athan The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook - by Gary A. Gallerstien, D.V.M. Companion Parrot Handbook - by Sally Blanchard Guide to Companion Bird Behavior - by Mattie Sue Athan In my opinion these books are the best.
5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best, but still not the worst. Inexpensive.,
By A Customer
This review is from: New Parrot Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)
This book showed a lot of promise when I bought it, but after the first few pages it was appearant that this was a book written for European collectors, not American breeders or pet owners. Diet recommendations are possibly harmful, as are some of the training tips. I was hoping for much more from this nicely presented book, but got one collectors opinion and some poor photos. If nothing else is available, this is a start.
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Before you set out to acquire a parrot, let alone several, you should be fully aware that this step means a long-term commitment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, South America, Washington Convention, New Guinea, Federal Republic of Germany, Three Subspecies, Two Subspecies, Costa Rica, New Zealand, West Germany, Bird's Age, Keep Parrots Healthy, Ivory Coast New!
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Before you set out to acquire a parrot, let alone several, you should be fully aware that this step means a long-term commitment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, South America, Washington Convention, New Guinea, Federal Republic of Germany, Three Subspecies, Two Subspecies, Costa Rica, New Zealand, West Germany, Bird's Age, Keep Parrots Healthy, Ivory Coast New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Endangered Parrots by Rosemary Low in Back Matter
- Popular Parrots by Matthew M. Vriends in Back Matter
- The Cockatiel Handbook by Matthew M. Vriends in Back Matter
- Why Does My Bird Do That (Howell Reference Books) by Julie Rach Mancini in Back Matter
- Pet Parrot Book, The (Pet Reference Book) by Dr. Peter J. Snyder on page 10
- Why Does My Bird Do That: A Guide to Parrot Behavior by Julie Rach Mancini in Back Matter
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