The Ultimate Parrot - Hardcover

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BARRETT WATSON and MIKE HURLEY have many years of parrot--keeping experience. Barrett has bred and reared many species, including African Greys, and members of the pionus, amazon, macaw, cockatoo, eclectus and poicephalus families. Mike has also successfully bred and kept a variety of parrot breeds, and has a particular interest in parrot care and conservation.

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The Ultimate Parrot

• Tells you all you need to know about
• Caring for your Parrot
• Parrot Breeds
• Rare and Endangered Parrots
• Behavior and Training
• Diet and Nutrition
• Breeding
• Incubating and Hand-Rearing
• Parrot Physiology
• Cages and Aviaries
• Common Health Problems and Diseases

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The Ultimate Parrot Parrots are among the most charismatic of birds, and have enjoyed a special bond with humans for many years. With more than 300 species from which to choose ? from the humble budgerigar through to the enormous Hyacinthine Macaw ? there is a parrot to suit all levels of experience, from absolute beginner to expert aviculturist. The Ultimate Parrot is the ultimate book on these fabulous birds, with more than 100,000 words of expert advice and over 250 color photographs. Authors Barrett Watson and Mike Hurley give an in-depth guide to all aspects of parrot care, from choosing a bird to feeding, nutrition and maintenance. Parrot physiology is described by avian veterinarian Ron Rees-Davies, who explains exactly What Makes A Parrot A Parrot. A fascinating chapter on behavior and training gives detailed advice on trick-training and tells you how to teach your parrot to step-up and to talk. You will also get the low-down on house training and problem behaviour. A special section is devoted to breeding, incubating and hand-rearing, and offers information on everything from introducing compatible birds, through to hand-feeding and weaning. Health care is one of the most important aspects of keeping parrots, and The Ultimate Parrot provides a complete guide to common health problems, including avitaminosis, psittacine beak and feather disease, parasites, and egg binding. Finally, parrots in the wild are featured, with up-to-date coverage of rare and endangered breeds, and conservation projects. Throughout The Ultimate Parrot, case histories are featured, giving the authors' own personal experiences of all aspects of parrot-keeping. The Ultimate Parrot has it all ? facts, figures, top tips, and stunning photography ? it is a book for all avian enthusiasts to treasure.