Author : Greg Glendell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781554072972
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (729 download)
Book Synopsis Breaking Bad Habits in Parrots by : Greg Glendell
Download or read book Breaking Bad Habits in Parrots written by Greg Glendell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth guide to overcoming common problem behaviors in parrots. Parrots are among the most highly intelligent creatures kept as pets. They are capable of forming very close and rewarding relationships with their handlers. However, it takes a lot of time on a daily basis to ensure that the parrot is content and mentally stimulated. Otherwise, the unhappy bird may develop a repertoire of problem behaviors, such as biting, screaming and feather-plucking. In this definitive reference book for the hundreds of thousands of parrot owners, a top parrot behavioral consultant explains how best to keep a captive bird in a domestic environment so that the pet will thrive, and reveals what to do to overcome and prevent problem behaviors. This authoritative book is organized into the following sections: Parrots in the Wild Parrot Biology Different Types of Parrots Acquiring a Bird Understanding Behavior Training Your Bird Your Parrot's Home Preventing and Solving Behavioral Problems -- overcoming behaviors such as biting, screaming, self-mutilation, nervousness and destructiveness Problem-solving.