Cockatiels for Dummies

Name: Cockatiels for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780764553110

ISBN-10: 0764553119

ISBN-13: 9780764553110

Edition: 2001

Authors: Diane Grindol

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Natural-born charmers, cockatiels are small colorful parrots native to the Australian desert. When raised by people, they're usually calm and cuddly and have an inquisitive, adventurous disposition. Cockatiels are just large enough to be handled easily, but they're not so big that they require a great deal of space in your home. And while the cockatiel's gentle nature and captivating personality encourage you to form close and lasting relationships with them, taking one into your life brings with it a host of specific requirements and responsibilities that you really need to be aware of before you take the leap into being a cockatiel owner. Written by a leading national expert on companion…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/29/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Diane Grindol is a columnist for Bird Talk magazine. She holds educational seminars for companion bird owners and speaks regularly at bird clubs and avian events throughout the United States.



Introduction



So You Think You'll Get a Cockatiel



Living with a Personable Pet Cockatiel



Choosing Your Own Cockatiel



Cockatiel Care



Home Tweet Home



Eating Like a Bird



Getting Things for Your Cockatiel



Trimming and Grooming



Freedom! Time Outside the Cage



Vacationing with or without Your Cockatiel



Behavior and Training



Understanding Normal Cockatiel Behaviors



Training Your Cockatiel to Be an Outstanding Companion



What to Do about Problem Behaviors



Keeping Cockatiels Healthy



Coming to the Rescue



Lifelong Health Care



The Part of Tens



Ten Mistakes That Spoil Cockatiel Ownership



Ten New Year's Resolutions


Index


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