Download or read book The Simple Guide to Bird Care Training written by Julie Rach and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loaded with color photos, tip boxes, and check lists, The Simple Guide to Bird Care & Training provides the tools needed to select the right bird, welcome it into a home, and then keep it happy and healthy. With chapters on feeding, housing, health care, and training, this handbook covers all there is to know about caring for an avian companion. The book also includes helpful tips and expert solutions to the most common situations faced by owners - from problem behaviors, such as feather picking and biting, to training issues, such as wing clipping and talking. Most importantly, the book uses compassion and humor to help owners transform a new pet into a cherished and well-adjusted member of the family.
Download or read book Parrot Parenting written by Carol Frischmann and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Parakeets, conures, cockatiels, lories;the parrot family consists of the most popular pet birds, each offering keepers their unique characteristics and exotic beauty as well as their specific requirements. 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. More than a selection guide, Parenting a Parrot offers all the information owners need to know about feeding, caring for, and training their chosen parrot. Though both good talkers, the eclectus parrot may be quieter than the cockatoo, but he's not nearly as cuddly. Parenting a Parrot tells owners what to expect from their parrots and how to get the most out of their avian companions.INSIDE THIS BOOK:Finding and purchasing the ideal parrotDescriptions and needs of the most popular twenty parrot speciesComprehensive positive-reinforcement-based training chapter, including trick training, talking, and training a flighted birdLiving with a parrot, including establishing daily routine, socializing, housing, home safety, and cleanlinessThe parrot's meal plan: diets, organic and natural options, and special needsUnderstanding parrot behavior, enrichment strategies, and problem solvingGrooming, health care, first aid, and senior careParenting tips highlighted in sidebars in each chapterLists of recommendations for best talkers, quietest species, trick experts, beginner's birds, etc.Includes detailed species descriptions of these parrots:African GreysAmazonsBourke's ParkeetsCaiquesCockatielsCockatoosConuresEclectusLineolated ParakeetsLories and LorikeetsLovebirdsMacawsParakeets/BudgiesParrotletsPionusPsittaculasQuaker ParakeetsSenegals and Other PoicephalusPlus: Brotogeris, Great-Bills, Kakarikis, Rosellas, Hawk-Headed Parrots, Vasa Parrots
Download or read book Good Bird written by Barbara Heidenreich and published by Port Perry, Ont. : S. Mattacchione & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy to read step-by-step guide that uses positive reinforcement for teaching parrots acceptable behavior. Professional advice from animal behaviorist that will help you deal with screaming, biting, feather-picking, bonding and other difficult behaviors.
Download or read book Budgies written by Angela Davids and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care.The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about selection of the color and sex, suitability of the delicate budgie with families, children, and other pets. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and the purchase of toys, cups, perches, and more.A bird's diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding the budgie gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing the best diet, different types of seeds, greens, fruits, veggies, grit, as well as human foods to avoid.The chapter "Training Time" addresses finger training, towel training, perch training, and offers an easy-to-follow primer on teaching a budgie to talk.The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding and the basic color variations and genetics of this perfect beginner's bird. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.
Download or read book The Parrot Problem Solver written by Barbara Heidenreich and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When not properly trained and socialized, parrots are prone to developing behavioral problems, including aggression and self-mutilation. Many parrot owners face these problems and need guidance on how to solve them. This book offers practical advice on how to understand, prevent, and correct aggressive beavhior in parrots.
Download or read book The Bird Care Book written by Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 1989-01-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bird Care Book has helped over 30,000 bird owners keep their pets in good health while saving worry, time, and money. Dr. Gerstenfeld offers helpful instructions on how to care for your bird when it is ill or injured, and his clear explanations of bird anatomy, nutrition, taming, and exercise cannot be matched. This newly revised edition includes up-to-date advice on buying a healthy bird, traveling with your pet, and caring for wild birds, as well as guides to new laboratory techniques and recently discovered diseases. 44 charts to diagnose and treat common ailments Step-by-step first aid with diagrams The essentials of a home pharmacy Plus nutrition, exercise, training, choosing a veterinarian, and much more
Download or read book Parakeet Care written by Nikki Moustaki and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about caring for parakeets as pets
Download or read book The Simple Guide to Bird Care Training written by Julie Rach Mancini and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to chose the right bird, the species, bird behavior, health and first aid, grooming, taming and training of birds.
Download or read book Teaching Your Bird to Talk written by Diane Grindol and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian
Download or read book Bird Care and Training written by Pam Higdon and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training written by Jerome B. Robinson and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect book for both beginning and experienced bird dog trainers.
Download or read book Guide to a Well behaved Parrot written by Mattie Sue Athan and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: wners can overcome parrot problems such as screaming, biting, and feather chewing with this invaluable reference. Here too is expert information on feeding, bathing, communicating, proper equipment, plus safe interactions with children and other pets. Twenty-eight full-color photos and line drawings.
Download or read book Peach fronted Conures written by Elaine Radford and published by Peachfront Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four decades of up-to-date peach-fronted conure pet care experience... This complete twenty-first-century guide will give you everything the beginner or intermediate pet owner needs to get started with one of the world's most personable small parrots, the peach-fronted conure, also known as the peach-fronted parakeet. You'll also get insights into the half-moon or orange-fronted conure, the peachfront's northern cousin. This book is unlike any other pet bird guide you have ever read. Based on the diaries the author has kept since she acquired her first peachfront in 1982, this in-depth how-to book is based on real experiences with real peachfronts living well into their late twenties. Whether you are a complete beginner who has never owned a pet bird before or an intermediate hobbyist looking for deeper insights into this conure species, you will find real-world advice and real-world examples. Includes a description of the author's visit to Bolivia to observe these birds in their wild environment, as well as a thoughtful discussion of her senior peachfronts. Your relationship with your peachfront will get off to a good start after you're up-to-date on the following topics: *Meet the Peach-fronted Conure *Bringing Your New Peachfront Home *The Right Cage or Aviary *The Right Diet *Taming and Training *Talking Tips *Bathing and Grooming *The Hobby Breeder *Biting: How to Make It Stop *Calming the Noisy Bird *Life Expectancy of Peach-fronted Conures Search terms include conures, peach-fronted conures, orange-fronted conures, half moon conures, conure care, pet conure care and feeding, peach-fronted parakeets, hand-fed conures, conures in the wild, the longevity of pet conures, long-lived pet conures, breeding conures, hand-fed baby conures, conures as pets, Elaine Radford, Elaine Radford bird care books, bird care, parrot care, small parrot care and feeding. 118 pages of in-depth personal experience raising, training, breeding, and observing peach-fronted conures.
Download or read book Cockatiels written by Kate H. Pellham and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lovable and charming little pets, these little wonderful cockatiels are some of the most popular pet birds in the world. These creatures are related to parrots and hail from the wilderness of Australia. In captivity, when allowed to interact with people early and often, cockatiels are affectionate and gentle. Thanks to their relatively compact size, cockatiels can be handled with ease. You won't need a big house to keep these birds happy. A cockatiel will be glad to see you return home from work, sit next to its cage for a bedtime story, or stay by your side simply treasuring your company. This bird's warm disposition can readily endear it to the right owner and household. While you don't have to be an experienced bird-handler to provide a suitable home for a cockatiel, taking one home does entail a good amount of responsibility and other certain cockatiel-only requirements. Prior to making the commitment, it's vital you know what you and your bird are in for. This book was written for the beginner cockatiel owner in mind, plus anyone considering one of these fascinating creatures as pets. You'll learn what to look for when selecting a bird, how to care for your cockatiel and form a nurturing relationship together, what to feed your cockatiel and more. With this book you'll quickly discover how to create a living area where your bird will thrive and live a long happy life. Need help deciding if a cockatiel is the pet for you and your family? This book will help you approach the decision-making process in a smart way. You'll also find out about basic training, breeding, grooming, cleaning, and bonding with cockatiels. A tamed cockatiel is a well-behaved bird that's a joy to have around. Included, too, among crucial topics are common diseases that harm cockatiels and how to bird-proof your home. The goal is to keep your little pal safe without dampening its curious and cheerful nature.
Download or read book Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting Home written by Richard Weaver and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting and includes training tips for housebreaking and basic living commands. Techniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, advanced field quartering and retrieving, preventing problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, short stopping.
Download or read book Clicker Training for Birds written by Melinda Johnson and published by Sunshine Books (MA). This book was released on 2004 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels written by Reid Bryant and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its combination of informative instruction and beautiful photography, this is the only training book you'll need to raise a great dog for home and field. Ronnie Smith Kennels provides trainers, owners, and dog handlers with the most refined, developed, and proven methodology for training a pointing dog. The Smith family has spent two generations working thousands of dogs through a stair-step method of replicable techniques that result in a bird dog that is well adjusted, confident, and driven to fulfill its potential. Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels shares that tradition of excellence and insight with a broader public. A great bird dog is a combination of great genetics, optimal exposure to game, and proven training. This book provides clear, concise lessons that enable owners and trainers to see their dogs as individuals and maximize those individual talents. Yet the lessons go deeper too, illuminating frequent mistakes and the process for correcting them. Written with a keen understanding of how owners go astray, this book allows even a first-time owner the opportunity to work through the phases of training a bird dog. From developing a confident puppy to introducing live birds, this book is an essential reference for both bird dogs and their owners.
