The Quaker Parrot: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet [Hardcover]

Pamela Leis Higdon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Happy Healthy Pet | Publication Date: March 23, 1998

This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information on

• feeding
• housing
• grooming
• health care
• what to expect from the pet
• basic training

As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion.

In addition, owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for their animals may be difficult to come by. As always, the instruction is from experts—people who know their pet intimately, but also remember what it was like to have one for the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

At last, a book with a new approach to your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship!

You'll not only discover the specific traits of Quaker Parrots, you'll also learn what the world's like from your Quaker Parrot's perspective; how to feed and keep your bird healthy; and how to enjoy your bird through training and activities you can do together.

The Quaker Parrot is written by an expert who addresses issues like preventative health care, cage requirements, and nutritional requirements. Other chapters give tips on keeping your Quaker Parrot in top physical condition throughout his lifetime. Best of all, the book is filled with information-packed sidebars and fun facts that will enrich your interactions with your pet bird and make caring for him an easy and enjoyable experience.

About the Author

PAMELA LEIS HIGDON has kept birds since 1956. Today she has three parrots, Doodle, Gandalf and Rosebud, as well as a Bouvier that is regularly put in its place by the birds. Pam was the first managing editor of Birds USA and is the author of The Lovebird: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (March 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876054483
• ISBN-13: 978-0876054482
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid but Generic, January 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Quaker Parrot: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

There is very little to take issue with in this book-- but if you didn't know the title you might just as well think you were reading a book on Amazons, Greys, or any number of other parrots. The information is extremely generic with the exception of a few passages here and there. I really don't think this is the author's fault- and the info is useful- but if you want a really good feeling for what it's like to own a QUAKER- you should also buy Mattie Sue Athan's outstanding book. That said, the one thing I do object to here is this author's claim that any household with cats and Quakers should have the cats declawed. That may be fair to the birds but is an incredible injustice to the felines. If you can't keep them separate, you might be better off not having one or the other. Overall, a solid book but if I didn't already have a Quaker this book would not have shown me how amazing these birds are! They are incredible.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the novice bird owner, March 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Quaker Parrot: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

When I first bought my Quaker, I didn't know the first thing about parrots. Fortunately for both of us he was so young he couldn't come home yet. I bought this book and read every page religiously. She gave me so much insight into what my bird would behave like, look like, eat, want, you name it. Her writing was easy to read and understand. She herself owns Quakers, so she is accustomed to their behavior, behavior problems, quirks, eating habits, likes, dislikes, etc. By the time I was done reading the book, I felt like the expert; from cage purchase to food selection to an attention schedule. My bird and I are a happy family now, and I still refer to my book when I need help. I highly recommend it to any Quaker Parrot owner.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for New or Prospective Quaker Owner, March 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Quaker Parrot: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

An experienced parrot owner and breeder myself, I found little to disagree with in this book. Ms. Higdon's writing is clear, informative, and easy to understand. She obviously knows her subject, and she writes well. Her sly but gentle sense of humor is evident and enjoyable. The information presented is accurate, up-to-date, and covers most of the things a new Quaker owner will need to know. She portrays the personality and characteristics of the Quaker quite well and makes several excellent points, such as the fact that talking ability should be a secondary rather than primary concern when choosing a parrot for a pet, that are seldom made in other books. The focus of this book is quite different from Theresa Jordan's handbook - it contains no information pertaining to breeding and may not be of interest to the breeder or experienced Quaker owner. If, however, you have newly acquired a Quaker or are considering getting one, I would highly recommend it.