Parakeet Your Happy Healthy Pet

Name: Parakeet Your Happy Healthy Pet
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ISBN: 9780764599194

ISBN-10: 0764599194

ISBN-13: 9780764599194

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Julie Rach Mancini

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Description:

This parakeet manual covers everything from basic care and feeding to training and handling. It has information on potential dangers, common health problems, keeping the cage safe and stimulating, out-of-cage playtime and more.

Book details

List price: $30.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 6.66" wide x 8.52" long x 0.52" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English




The World of the Parakeet



What Is a Parakeet?


Parakeet Basics


Why Choose a Bird?


Parakeets and Children



The Parakeet's History


Birdkeeping Through the Ages


The Parakeet's Background


Why Is the Parakeet So Popular?



Choosing Your Parakeet


Where Will You Get Your Parakeet?


Choosing the Right Parakeet


Signs of Good Health


Bringing Your Parakeet Home



Caring for Your Parakeet



Home Sweet Home


Choosing a Cage


Setting up the Cage


Location, Location


More to Buy


Safety Around the House



Everyday Care


Be Alert to Health Indicators


Cleaning the Cage


Seasonal Needs


Traveling with Your Bird



Feeding Your Parakeet


A Healthy Diet


Don't Feed These to Your Bird!


Sharing People Food


The Pelleted Diet Option


Introducing New Foods


Grit


Supplements


What About Water?



Grooming Your Parakeet


Preening


Bathing


Nail Trimming


Wing Trimming


Molting


Wing Trimming Step by Step


If Your Bird Escapes


Are Mite Protectors Necessary?



Keeping Your Parakeet Healthy


Avian Anatomy


Parakeet Senses


Visiting the Veterinarian


Signs of Illness


Medicating Your Parakeet


Alternative Health Treatments


Parakeet Health Concerns


Parakeet First Aid


Your Parakeet's First-Aid Kit


Can You Catch Avian Flu from Your Bird?


Caring for Older Birds


When Your Parakeet Dies



Enjoying Your Parakeet



Parakeet Behavior


Common Parakeet Behaviors


Stress



Having Fun with Your Parakeet


Taming Your Parakeet


Toilet Training


Naughty Parakeets


Will My Parakeet Talk?


Tricks to Teach Your Parakeet



Learning More About Your Parakeet


Books


Magazines


Online Resources


Bird Clubs


Pet Loss Resources


Index