Parrotlet Handbook, The: Amazon.ca: Matthew M. Vriends Ph.D.: Books

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Keeping parrotlets has become popular among bird lovers. This volume is filled with handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts. It provides information on all aspects of pet care for new and prospective pet owners.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Glad I didn't buy it=(, Jan 25 2003

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Melissa S. Fink (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Parrotlet Handbook, The (Paperback)

I actually went to my local book store that promotes you go through the books before you buy them.I sat down and read the whole thing.Thinking if it was good I'd buy it for future referrence.It had almost no care on parrotlets.A few scientific things for each type of parrotlet.Then the rest of the book was on hanging parrots,ect.The title should not be the parrotlet book.It's very misleading.I feel sorry for the people that got this book to find out it didn't have much info in it.The best bet is if you have access to the web just look up parrotlet care.That's where I found the most info.Hope this was helpful.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible, misguided, and off-topic, Jan 7 2003

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This review is from: Parrotlet Handbook, The (Paperback)

I was enthusiastic about finding a book dedicated to parrotlets; this book contains more information about other small hookbills (parakeets, hanging parrots, and fig parrots.) I had to weed out the information that actually pertains to parrotlets...isn't that supposed to be the book's subject?

The book also fails to discuss the selection of a responsible breeder, nor does it mention questions to ask that breeder.

If you are truly interested in learning about parrotlets themselves--NOT their cousins--, this book is a waste of your time and money. Save your money and find a reputable breeder who will give you in-depth information about THIS species, not a selection of like-sized birds.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, Dec 10 2002

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Paul Tanenbaum (Newtown Square, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parrotlet Handbook, The (Paperback)

Good book if you're interested in breeding, but a little thin when it comes to general care and information.

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