Parrot Parenting

Bird expert and author, Carol Frishmann has written a must-have book for every parrot parent-to-be, an all-in-one guide that will remain indispensable in every bird home, regardless of the size, trainability, or personality of the feathered child. From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Everything you need to know about caring for a parrot is here: *Finding and purchasing the ideal parrot *Descriptions and needs of the most popular twenty parrot species *Comprehensive positive-reinforcement-based training chapter, including trick training, talking, and training a flighted bird *Living with a parrot, including establishing daily routine, socializing, housing, home safety, and cleanliness *The parrot's meal plan: diets, organic and natural options, and special needs *Understanding parrot behavior, enrichment strategies, and problem solving *Grooming, health care, first aid, and senior care *And much more! Parenting tips are highlighted in sidebars in each chapter. There are lists of recommendations for best talkers, quietest species, trick experts, beginner birds, etc. It also includes detailed species descriptions of African Greys, Amazons, Bourke's Parkeets, Caiques, Cockatiels, Cockatoos, Conures, Eclectus, Lineolated Parakeets, Lories and Lorikeets, Lovebirds, Macaws, Parakeets/Budgies, Parrotlets, Pionus, Psittaculas, Quaker Parakeets, Senegals and other Poicephalus. Plus: Brotogeris, Great-Bills, Kakarikis, Rosellas, Hawk-Headed Parrots, Vasa Parrots. More than a selection guide, Parrot Parenting offers all the information owners need to know about feeding, caring for, and training their chosen parrot.