by Sally Blanchard Are parrots complicated human companions? Not if you set a foundation of Nuturing Guidance. Sally Blanchard's Companion Parrot Handbook (CPH) not only tells you what to do, but why and how! This 8x10, 244 page book deals with establishing the guidance which creates the best companion parrot possible and contains many useful tips for raising young parrots. Sally Blanchardâs Companion Parrot Handbook is an essential resource for all parrot owners. Features: * This 8x10 244 page parrot handbook deals with establishing the guidance which creates the best companion parrot possible. Contains many useful tips for raising young parrots, and for working with adult birds who need behavioral guidance. Sally Blanchard’s Companion Parrot Handbook is essential for all parrot owners for understanding their companion parrot’s behavior, care and diet needs. * It's fun! Topics Include: * Understanding Nurturing Guidance Choosing an Emotionally and Physically Healthy Bird Setting Up The Parrot’s Environment: The House and The Cage The Vet Visit and Quarantine Grooming Basics Preparing the Family, Other Parrots and Pets Food Issues and Insecurity The Basics of Nurturing Guidance The First Day The First Week The First Month The First Year The Rest of Your Life Skills to Teach Your Bappy Nurturing Towel Handling Techniques Games to Play with Your Bappy Nurturing Towel Handling Teaching Bathing Skills Keeping Parrots Tame to the Human Flock Introducing Parrots to Strangers Understanding Basic Behavioral Concepts and How They Apply To Companion Parrots The Generic Parrot: Basic Anatomy and Function First Aid and Dealing with Emergencies Household Dangers A Healthy Diet Converting Parrots to A Nutritious Diet Preventing Aggressive Biting Problems with Birds on Shoulders Preventing Excessive Screaming Avoiding Feather Destructive Behavior Understanding Phobic Behavior Sexual Behavior in Companion Parrots Preventing the One-Person Bird Don’t Spoil Your Hand-fed Baby Don’t Turn an Incident into A Pattern Life Stages of a Companion Parrot Conservation and Eco-tourism Animal Rights and Ethical Considerations Understanding Taxonomy Endangered and Extinct Parrots * A Complete Glossary and Topic Index |