The Companion Parrot Handbook is a remarkably complete, up-to-date guide for the parrot owner, including information on everything from the fundamentals of successful parrot keeping to valuable advice on preventing and solving behavioral problems. A sampling of topics covered include choosing a parrot, skills to teach a parrot, converting parrots to a healthier diet, what to do if a parrot flies away, and how to travel with a parrot. Ms. Blanchard provides excellent guidance, gained from over 20 years as an avian behavior consultant, regarding basic behavioral concepts and the methods that can be used to live long and happily with a companion parrot. Specifically, her information and techniques serve to build trust between parrots and their owners. Illustrations, done by both Sally Blanchard and Jeff Riebe, serve to help create an exceptionally humorous and insightful publication. This book is written so that it can be read in one of two ways. It can be read from start to finish or used as a reference to look up specific topics, such as "First Aid for Broken Blood Feathers", "Towel Training", or "Excessive Screaming". It is a "must have" for anyone who has a parrot in the home or who may be thinking of adopting a first parrot.
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Throughout my career as a parrot owner, breeder, and avian behavior consultant, I have sought out the most current and accurate information available, which would allow me to become more effective in dealing with the birds I know. Once I learned of Sally Blanchard' theories and philosophies, I knew I had found what I was looking for. Ms. Blanchard consistently focuses on the trust building techniques for keeping parrots which serve both to prevent behavior problems in birds from occuring, but can provide solutions when they do. Long awaited by parrot lovers, this book combines her extensive knowledge with her unique and humorous artwork in a manner which serves both to entertain and inform. Whether you have a cockatiel or a large macaw, this book is an incomparable reference. I have found no other which is as complete, truthful, informative and easy to read. -- Pamela Clark
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"Are parrots complicated human companions? Not if you set a foundation of Nurturing Guidance. Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook not only tells you what to do but also tells you why and how!"
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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This is truly a parrot owner manual!,
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This review is from: Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook: Using Nurturing Guidance to Create the Best Companion Parrot Possible: Aka, the Happy Bappy Fun Book (Paperback)
I have a 2 yr old CAG. This book was highly informative not only for CAG owners, but also people who have any companion parrot. I've bought NUMEROUS books on parrots and CAGs since I've had my CAG. If I could only have one book, this would be it. It's wonderful and written in clear consice language that's easy to understand and enjoy. This book also lists different viewpoints, such as whether or not to clip wings, rather then just listing one side. It's a great book, and though it's a little pricy it's well worth the money you'll save buying cheaper books that aren't informative.
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If you love your parrot, buy this book!,
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This review is from: Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook: Using Nurturing Guidance to Create the Best Companion Parrot Possible: Aka, the Happy Bappy Fun Book (Paperback)
Just when I thought that the writings of Sally Blanchard couldn't be held in more esteem by me, she does it again! Because of it's price and the fact that I thought I had read all uptodate info from this author, I held out on buying this book. I was cheating myself, as this book is a wonderful guide to anyone who is a new or seasoned bird owner. Sally gives current advice on having a happy parrot, and is always `right on' with her guidance. This is the most trustworthy source any parrot owner could possibly ask for. It doesn't get any better than this! My parrots lives are improved from the knowledge I glean herein. That, I would think, says it all.
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The "bible" for keeping pet birds,
By Catherine Carlton (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook: Using Nurturing Guidance to Create the Best Companion Parrot Possible: Aka, the Happy Bappy Fun Book (Paperback)
Everyone who owns a pet bird should read this book.Sally clears away many potentially harmful "wives tales" or mis-information, and offers simple but meaningful suggestions about how to keep and develop a better relationship with your pet bird. Both new and experienced pet bird owners will benefit from reading this book, which goes into detail about how to care for your parrot at every stage of his or her life. It is essential reading before one takes home a pet bird, or even buys the cage.
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