Parakeets (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) [Paperback]

Annette Wolter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1999

Information on the parakeet's behavior traits and pointers for owners.

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Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764110322
• ISBN-13: 978-0764110320
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #475,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Birds
  • #95 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Foreign Language Nonfiction > German

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parakeets, by: Annette Wolter, the A+ parakeet factbook, June 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Parakeets (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

This book is the ultimate book for soon-to-be or already parakeet owners. It holds more information on parakeets than I imagined. I am a soon-to-be parakeet owner who was looking for a good book on parakeet care and training. I found this book and immediately knew that I'd have to buy it for further reference! This book holds information on: hand and trust training, tips for purchasing a parakeet, states what you'll need for your parakeet, information on toys, prevention of diseases and boredom, and much much more! I cannot even begin to describe the whole book. Annette Wolter refers to her life experiences with her parakeets that helped me to understand better what to expect from parakeets. This book DEFINITELY deserves MORE than 5 stars! Looking for a REALLY good parakeet owner's manual? This IS the book for you!

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bird Book/Parakeet, July 16, 2000

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hdk (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parakeets (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

I first got this book at the library, wanting a parakeet for my birthday. When I decided I wanted one I purchased the book. It has been very helpful. It has questions to ask yourself if a bird is right for you, ways to pick a bird, how to take care of a bird, how to tame, how to speech-train, what their diet is, lifespan of a parakeet, and much, much more.

I have now had my bird for a month and I can still use the book and I will be able to use the book for a long time.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There's a better book for a similar price..., February 25, 2004

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Matthew Childers "mchilder17" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Parakeets (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

Unfortunately, Barron's has a tendency to publish same-subject books in both this series and in their top-of-the-line "Handbook" series, and the topic of Parakeets is no exception. They have, in fact, printed two books on Parakeets in this series (one about Budgies, which are the same species) and a Parakeet Handbook (which is co-authored by both of the writers involved in this series' books).

Annette Wolter's style is one that is easy-to-read, but it is still quite informative. Had I not read "The Parakeet Handbook" first, I would have learned much from this book. However, as it is reasonably priced, well-written and informative, I can recommend it with few reservations.