Birds for Dummies

Name: Birds for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780764551390

ISBN-10: 0764551396

ISBN-13: 9780764551390

Edition: 1999

Authors: Gina Spadafori, Brian L. Speer

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Birds have amazing capacity for love and affection. But they aren't maintenance-free; in fact, most birds have complex needs and desires that must be considered carefully when you choose which feathered friend to own. Whether you are bringing a bird into your life or are a seasoned owner adding to your flock, Birds For Dummies helps you address the issues that matter most to you and the bird. This book also offers a 16-page full-color spread that introduces you to bird types from around the world and explains which ones make the best pets. It will show you how to Explore which bird is best for you and your lifestyle before you make a decision Find a reliable store from which to make your…

Book details

List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/24/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 364
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Gina Spadafori is co-author with Marty Becker of WHY DO DOGS DRINK OUT OF THE TOILET? and DO CATS ALWAYS LAND ON THEIR FEET?



Foreword


Introduction



Which Bird For You?



Birds and Humans: It's Only Natural!



Narrowing the Choices



A Bird of Your Own



Caring for your Bird Properly



All the Right Stuff



Starting Your Bird Off Right



The New Art, Science, and Fun of Feeding Birds Right



Beyond Food and Water: Bird Basics



Keeping your Bird Healthy



How Birds Work: The Short Course



A Preventive Care Approach to Your Bird's Health



Your Bird in Sickness - and Back to Health



Lifelong Care for Your Bird



Living Happily with your Bird



Getting to "Good Bird!": Dealing with Behavior Problems



Living in a Multiple-Bird Household



The Part of Tens



Ten Bird Myths - Debunked!



Ten Steps to a Healthy Bird



Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Bird



Ten Must-See Avian Web Sites



Ten Best Birds for Beginners



Ten Common Dangers to Your Bird's Life



Ten Disaster-Planning Tips for Bird-Lovers



Ten Classic Bird Jokes (Just the Clean Ones)


Appendix: Additional Resources


Index