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Parrot BOOKS/SOFTWARE!
Enjoy the following offerings from our
online store! All proceeds go to the care of our parrots! Be sure to also
check out
Software
- Virtual Reality Birds
Software
- Bird Watcher
 Guide
to a Well-Behaved Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan, Matthew M., Ph.D. Vriends
(Editor) - Parrot owners and prospective owners will find practical
solutions to numerous parrot behavior problems such as screaming, biting,
and feather chewing in this helpful book which also features information
on bathing, grooming, communication, selection of accessories, and safe
interactions with other pets and children. Includes dozens of full-color
photos and detailed drawings.
 The
Pleasures of Their Company: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Training by Bonnie
Munro Doane, Richard Cole (Illustrator) - This wide-ranging work on
training parrot-family birds in good manners and for trick behaviors is
directed at enhancing the bird/owner relationship to its highest possible
potential. The books eight chapters include topics ranging from basic training
needs to an explanation of parrot responses. Bonnie Munro Doane is a familiar
writer and authority on all phases of modern aviculture.
 Birds
on the Couch : The Bird Shrink's Guide to Keeping Polly from Going Crackers
and You Out of the Cuckoo's Nest by Ruth Hanessian, Wendy Bounds -
A little understanding of Parrot Psychology goes a long way. Birds of the
parrot family that we keep as pets are not only long lived but also amazingly
intelligent. They often take over the top of the pecking order in a family.
The stories in the book tell about situations that occur repeatedly with
owners of birds from parakeets to macaws and are meant to both amuse and
educate. The ultimate goal of the book is to help everyone enjoy birds,
especially if they have or will get a pet bird.
 The
Complete Book of Cockatiels by Diane Grindol - A big, complete book
for the more serious cockatiel enthusiast, including the most recent information
from the University of California-Davis research colony of cockatiels on
nutrition, behavior and breeding. Topics include choosing a bird, choosing
a veterinarian, nutrition and feeding, water, daily care, enclosure design
and placement, socialization and play, treats, toys, training, safety concerns,
medical emergencies, communication and behavior, breeding, and a selection
of stories from cockatiel owners.
 The
African Grey (An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet) by Julie Ann Rach,
Julie Dach - Finally, a book with a contemporary approach to your pet
that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only
discover the specific traits of African greys, you'll also learn what the
world's like from your grey's perspective; how to feed and keep your bird
healthy; and how to enjoy your grey through training and activities you
can do together.
 Parrots
of the World by Joseph Forshaw, William T. Cooper (Illustrator), Dean Amadon
(Designer)
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