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An expert on parrots and their care explains parrot behavior management and tells you how to use environment and positive reinforcement to prevent and resolve behavior problems. She advises on how to solve the most common problems--screaming, biting, and feather-chewing--and stresses the need for periodic reinforcement of desirable parrot behavior. This expanded new edition tells you what you need to know about virtually every aspect of good parrot care, including proper nutrition and providing the bird with a rich, supportive environment.
Filled with color photos and instructive line art
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for a new parrot owner,
By Seyhan Civanlar (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot (Paperback)
I found this book extremely useful to understand the parrot behavior. I have a lovely sun conure, which I used to take on my shoulder.. and of course it used to bite me. I learned that a bird on the shoulder is a bad idea. There are many tips about training the bird, preventing bad behaviour, teaching good manners and interpretting the parrot's body language. There are tips about what to do if you are leaving your bird home-alone when you go to work. This is an excellent book. I highly recommend to all parrot owners.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful information on my insane little companion...,
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This review is from: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot (Paperback)
I realize now all the weird things he does are pretty normal behavior. Most helpful were the references to wild parrots, and how their natural behavior regarding predators, parrot group social behavior, ect. show up in a 'pet' parrot. I would have liked a little guidance on feeding. I may be feeding my little guy too many sweets or not enough vegetables. Also, they could have included more info on the details of cage cleaning. For us beginners these things are important. After two weeks of parrot ownership, (if you can call it that), I realize research, especially before purchase, and also after, is key. I was lucky to get my especially good-tempered little friend. (Well, he has insane fits, but for a parrot, he is good-tempered...)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good info that's maddeningly disorganized,
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This review is from: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot (Paperback)
This woman seems to know her stuff. At least, she writes in an authoritative way. However, the biggest obstacle is finding what you want to know in the book. It's not a thick book by any means, but to give you an example of what I mean, you'll find a very insightful tidbit of information on preventing screaming (my bird's specific problem) in the middle of the chapter on biting, or in one spot she mentions "a bird that has been patterned with aggression-prevention techniques." She doesn't mention 'aggression-prevention techniques' anywhere else in the book. I looked. So Ms. Athan, what are 'aggression-prevention techniques?' In the middle of this chapter on the young developmental period of birds, she breaks off and starts writing about what to expect when the bird becomes sexually mature. Stories are interjected that ramble for half a page. This is a big deal because the book is printed in larger type and includes lots of illustrations and photos, which means that half a page contains a good amount of information. Oh, there's a lot of we-speak in the book, too. "we need to do X", "we find that Y", etc. This annoys me. She's not here, so she should not be using the inclusive tone. If you can put up with these things, good, because this is the only book of its kind and you can't find the information it offers anywhere for free.
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