"Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens Full-color guide to pet birds inside! "You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming. Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Birds For Dummies

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Spadafori, Gina

Speer, Brian L.

Pets & Animal Care

For Dummies

Your one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion 
Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves. 
This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged. Benefit from a full-color guide to pet birds Choose the right bird based on your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment that minimizes noise and mess Bond with your winged pet 
If you’re ready for your love of birds to take flight, this book has everything you need.\nFrom the Inside Flap\nChoose the right bird for your lifestyle Keep your bird fit and healthy Bond with your feathered friend 
Let your love of birds take flight 
When you take a bird under your wing, you find out that they're intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. But to keep them—and you—happily chirping, doing your homework is essential. This book shows you how to arrange the cozy environment and stimulating lifestyle that will keep you and your feathered friend perfectly in tune. From choosing the right bird for you to knowing how to keep your bird healthy and bonding with your avian companion, you'll find everything you need to be the wind beneath your bird's wings! 
Inside... Choose the best bird for you Understand avian biology Study and recognize species Know the science of feeding Find behavior solutions Decide whether to breed your bird Nurse a bird back to health Take care of multiple birds\nFrom the Back Cover\nChoose the right bird for your lifestyle Keep your bird fit and healthy Bond with your feathered friend 
Let your love of birds take flight 
When you take a bird under your wing, you find out that they're intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. But to keep them—and you—happily chirping, doing your homework is essential. This book shows you how to arrange the cozy environment and stimulating lifestyle that will keep you and your feathered friend perfectly in tune. From choosing the right bird for you to knowing how to keep your bird healthy and bonding with your avian companion, you'll find everything you need to be the wind beneath your bird's wings! 
Inside... Choose the best bird for you Understand avian biology Study and recognize species Know the science of feeding Find behavior solutions Decide whether to breed your bird Nurse a bird back to health Take care of multiple birds

Birds For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Campbell Thornton, Kim

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