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In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you'll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors. You'll get information on training and caring for your bird, normal behavior, and species-specific behavior. Don't let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. Learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your parrot.
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Breeding British Birds in Aviaries and Cages - Contents Include: Housing and Feeding The Goldfinch The Bullfinch The Linnet The Greenfinch The Chaffinch The Bramble finch The Siskin The Redpoll The Twite The Hawfinch The Yellow Bunting The Corn Bunting The Cirl Bunting The Reed Bunting Breeding Softbills The Magpie, Jay and Jackdaw The Song Thrush The Blackbird The Starling The Smaller Softbills Hints on Hand-Rearing Ringing Young Birds Standards...
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Contents Include: W.S. Pearson; Arthur Wright; O.I. Wood; Fred Shaw; Joe Cheetham; Lester Torrey; Some Variations; Henry Martens; Violette Renier Gurnay; Two Present day Belgian Champions; More Variations; The System of Celibacy; Semi-Widowhood; True Widowhood; The Design of the Loft; The Summing Up.
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Probably no branch of aviculture has progressed so rapidly during the past twenty-five years as that which has for its central interest the production of the many beautiful and rare crosses between various species of birds which to-day tempt the appetite of the bird fancying public, ever on the look-out for something new. Besides their scientific interest (which is very considerable, insomuch that they show to a nicety in very many cases the exact...
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From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk
Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond "hello" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you.
Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding...
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In the US there are 14 established mutations of the cockatiel, excluding the normal grey which is not a mutation. This book is your visual guide to the bounty of color and mutations that are available. Packed with over 175 collage images, this book is one of the definitive guides to cockatiel breeding and mutations available. Common questions that are asked and answered in this book include: - What mutation is my bird? - What is my bird split to?...
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In paperback at last, the definitive guide to parrot training. Originally published as The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Training, this amply illustrated book is just what parrot owners need to bring up happy, well-behaved pets. You get:
• Hands-on advice from one of the nation's foremost parrot authorities
• A thorough explanation of "normal" parrot behavior and the benefits of training
• Coverage of everything...
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It is no secret that pets offer unconditional love, social support, and many laughs. This incredible true story of Honey, a grey cockatiel, makes you laugh as you learn about her unique personality.You suffer the agony along with Honeys family as they discover a lone feather on the living room floor, and you are astounded as this unbelievable misadventure unravels.An entrancing tale that reveals the cockatiels mixed bag of emotions ranging from joy,anger,...
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VOULEZ-VOUS APPRENDRE COMMENT ELEVER DES POULETS DANS VOTRE PROPRE ARRIERE-COUR? Que vous vouliez apprendre ce dont vous avez besoin pour début, quelles sont les meilleures races, ou juste comprendre le comportement de vos poulets, ce livre vous aidera. Voici un aperçu de ce que vous apprendrez... •Avantages de l'élevage de poulets dans l'arrière-cour •Ce dont vous avez besoin pour débuter •Se préparer pour amener les poulets à la maison...
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Chickens Are Smarter Than You Think
Your chicken can do anything a dog can do if you train it right! Hens and roosters can be ordered go to the coop, perch on your arm, come when called, and generally respond and behave as you wish. This book presents an effective training program to get domesticated chickens to follow a variety of commands. Animal behavior specialist Giene Keyes shows how to use the positive reinforcement of clicker training to...
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At last, a book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You'll not only learn step-by-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you'll also learn how to quickly save your bird's life by taking action, and how to prevent emergencies by feeding your bird a balanced diet, regularly trimming his wings and nails and bird-proofing your home. First Aid for Birds is written by an expert and includes instructions...
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This book is a love story, inspired by Elaina's first amazon parrot, Miss Merlin. That relationship inspired this story of their lives together, as well as several other companion birds. Join us for a wonderful story of love, and lots of kisses, with a bit of education. Within these pages is a 40-year love story with a bit of information, about what birds need to be, happy and healthy, their habits, their languages, how they see the world...and us.
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Now you can build your very own racing pigeon loft for a fraction of the price. All Racing Fanciers know that the loft is one of the most important elements to a successful race team. Your Loft is a major factor when building strong motivation with your racing pigeons get this part wrong and it will cost you. This book will show you in Detail step-by-step how to build your very own Champion loft you always wanted and save you tons of money.
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* Descripción de las distintas especies de aves y consejos sobre dónde, cuándo y cómo comprarlas.
* Preparación de la jaula o del voladero: lugar adecuado para su instalación según el tipo de casa, las condiciones climáticas, etc.
* La alimentación más adecuada para las distintas especies (granívoras, insectívoras, frugívoras, omnívoras...)
* Control de la reproducción (nidos, puesta, eclosión, anillado de los jóvenes, crecimiento...)
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The Summer of Shadow by Pat Payne Trafford Publishing reviewed by Caroline Blaha-Black THE US REVIEW OF BOOKS "That evening Shadow was not inclined to fly to the roof to seek a roost due to his drooping or re-sprained wing, so we resurrected his intermediate cage and placed it on the ledge of the front bedroom bay window where he spent the night in safety." Shadow, a fledgling crow, was rescued and rehabilitated by the author and released back into...
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Your Happy Healthy Pet
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Outgoing, cheerful, inquisitive little acrobats, conures are entertaining companion birds. They're small in size, but big in personality. This guide helps you make your conure a part of your family, with information on:
* Choosing your conure
* Creating a safe,...
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A budgie, as the common parakeet is typically called, is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Angela Davids has written an ideal introductory pet guide, with chapters on the characteristics of the irresistible budgie, the history of budgies in the wild, selection of a healthy, typical...
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