› › A Brief Description Of The Cockatiel A Guide On Breeding Habitat Habits And How To Train Tame And Care For Your Cockatiel

A Brief Description of the Cockatiel - A Guide on Breeding, Habitat, Habits and How to Train, Tame and Care for Your Cockatiel

Author : Various

Publisher : Read Books Ltd

Page : 24 pages

File Size : 27,24 MB

Release : 2013-01-29

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1447484770

Get eBook

Book Description

This antiquarian volume contains "A Brief Description of the Cockatiel", being a detailed guide on breeding, habitat, habits; and how to train, tame, and cage your cockatiel. Complete with a wealth of invaluable anecdotal information and detailed, step-by-step instructions, this guide is highly recommended for those with an practical interest in the cockatiel, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: “The Breeding of Cockatiels”, “Habitat and Wild Life”, “Plumage”, “Sexual Distinction”, “Young”, “Breeding”, “General Notes”, “How to Breed, Tame, and Teach to Talk”, “Sexing the Birds”, “Room for Breeding”, “On Buying Birds”, “Nesting and Nest Boxes”, etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.



The Perfectly Trained Parrot

Author : Rebecca O'Connor

Publisher : Tfh Publications, Incorporated

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 17,24 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Parrots

ISBN : 9780793807208

Get eBook

Book Description

A properly trained parrot is a wonderful pet--and a poorly trained parrot can be a feathered monster. This book gives parrot parents the tools to help ensure that their birds become social, tame, and fun companions. Advocating only positive, humane methods, the author guides the reader through the basics of training--including terminology and various techniques--and progresses to more advanced tasks, such as trick training, training a flighted parrot, and training a parrot to talk. Using the methods in this book, readers can prevent the development of most problem behaviors before they start and solve those that do. The author addresses many more topics bird parents will find useful, including behavioral enrichment and training a parrot to tolerate--or even participate in--nail trimming, wing clipping, wearing a harness, and riding in a carrier. The Perfectly Trained Parrot is a comprehensive resource for forging a strong and loving bond with a well-behaved parrot.



Conures

Author : Nikki Moustaki

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 27,9 MB

Release : 2006-10-01

Category : Pets

ISBN : 1937049329

Get eBook

Book Description

The adorable conure, named for its conically shaped tail, is one of the world’s favorite parrots and the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Bird specialist and trainer Nikki Moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about the boisterous conure, with chapters on the characteristics of the conure, the varied behaviors of these small macaw-like parrots in the wild, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care. The chapters “The Many Conure Species” and “Selecting a Great Conure” offers potential owners excellent advice about dozens of species and how to select the best one from those available commercially, from the blue-crowned conure and the green-cheeked conure to the sun conure and red-fronted conure. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and all the necessary accessories. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing the best diet . The chapter “Conure Behavior and Training” gives expert advice about how to train the very talkative conure to speak and be quiet, too. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.



Cockatiels For Dummies

Author : Diane Grindol

Publisher : For Dummies

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 12,26 MB

Release : 2001-06-29

Category : Pets

ISBN : 9780764553110

Get eBook

Book Description

Natural-born charmers, cockatiels are small colorful parrots native to the Australian desert. When raised by people, they’re usually calm and cuddly and have an inquisitive, adventurous disposition. Cockatiels are just large enough to be handled easily, but they’re not so big that they require a great deal of space in your home. And while the cockatiel’s gentle nature and captivating personality encourage you to form close and lasting relationships with them, taking one into your life brings with it a host of specific requirements and responsibilities that you really need to be aware of before you take the leap into being a cockatiel owner. Written by a leading national expert on companion birds and a lifelong cockatiel owner and breeder, Cockatiels For Dummies is your total guide to adopting, caring for, and forming a loving relationship with one or more of these diminutive parrots. It gets you up to speed on how to: Decide if a cockatiel is right for you and your family Select a healthy cockatiel Provide a suitable indoor environment Supply a satisfying and nutritious diet for your pet Train your cockatiel Communicate with your bird through body language Interpret your bird’s moods Breed cockatiels for fun and profit Author Diane Grindol provides loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice along with fun facts, trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your feathered friend. Among other important topics, she fills you in on what you need to know about: The pros and cons of pet stores versus breeders when choosing a cockatiel Assessing a bird’s health and disposition and getting a health guarantee Feeding, grooming, caring for, and socializing your pet Exercising your cockatiel Training your bird to be a great companion Keeping your little pal happy and healthy for life A fun guide for you and your cockatiel, Cockatiels For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this smart, perky, incredibly loveable avian breed.



The Leopard Gecko Manual

Author : Philippe de Vosjoli

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 33,71 MB

Release : 2017-10-03

Category : Pets

ISBN : 162008225X

Get eBook

Book Description

The leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko is attractive, perfectly sized, and easy to breed. Leopard Gecko Manual takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this up-to-date and authoritative guide provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on Gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded Geckos. Inside the Leopard Gecko Manual: How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding Understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards Feeding your leopard gecko a nutritionally sound diet, with the latest insights on feeder insects and prepared foods How to design and maintain the ideal naturalistic habitat for your leopard gecko Detailed information on all aspects of breeding, egg-laying, and incubation What you need to know about skin shedding cycles and tail loss Recognizing signs of disease and how to handle health issues Special chapters on African fat-tailed geckos and other eublepharids



Parrot Parenting

Author : Carol Frischmann

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 433 pages

File Size : 31,74 MB

Release : 2014-10-21

Category : Pets

ISBN : 1620081792

Get eBook

Book Description

From the tiny parakeet to the giant hyacinth macaw, not all parrots place the same demands on their parents. Parakeets, conures, cockatiels, lories—the parrot family consists of the most popular pet birds, each offering keepers their unique characteristics and exotic beauty as well as their specific requirements. Bird expert and author, Carol Frishmann has written a must-have book for every parrot parent-to-be, an all-in-one guide that will remain indispensable in every bird home, regardless of the size, trainability, or personality of the feathered child. More than a selection guide, Parenting a Parrot offers all the information owners need to know about feeding, caring for, and training their chosen parrot. Though both good talkers, the eclectus parrot may be quieter than the cockatoo, but he’s not nearly as cuddly. Parenting a Parrot tells owners what to expect from their parrots and how to get the most out of their avian companions. INSIDE THIS BOOK: Finding and purchasing the ideal parrot Descriptions and needs of the most popular twenty parrot species Comprehensive positive-reinforcement-based training chapter, including trick training, talking, and training a flighted bird Living with a parrot, including establishing daily routine, socializing, housing, home safety, and cleanliness The parrot’s meal plan: diets, organic and natural options, and special needs Understanding parrot behavior, enrichment strategies, and problem solving Grooming, health care, first aid, and senior care Parenting tips highlighted in sidebars in each chapter Lists of recommendations for best talkers, quietest species, trick experts, beginner’s birds, etc. Includes detailed species descriptions of these parrots: African Greys Amazons Bourke’s Parkeets Caiques Cockatiels Cockatoos Conures Eclectus Lineolated Parakeets Lories and Lorikeets Lovebirds Macaws Parakeets/Budgies Parrotlets Pionus Psittaculas Quaker Parakeets Senegals and Other Poicephalus Plus: Brotogeris, Great-Bills, Kakarikis, Rosellas, Hawk-Headed Parrots, Vasa Parrots



Breeding Cockatiels

Author : Julie Sturman

Publisher : TFH Publications

Page : 104 pages

File Size : 34,13 MB

Release : 1988

Category : Pets

ISBN : 9780866228411

Get eBook

Book Description

This book, illustrated with 84 full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about breeding cockatiels. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want--all given in an interesting and easy to read style.



Boa Constrictor Manual

Author : Philippe De Vosjoli

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 105 pages

File Size : 18,43 MB

Release : 2004-10-01

Category : Pets

ISBN : 1620080214

Get eBook

Book Description

Still the most popular large snake in the pet world, the boa constrictor of South America is a hardy, beautiful snake that is fairly docile and considered safe when handled properly. In The Boa Constrictor Manual, world-renowned herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli has written a concise and useful guide, well illustrated with color photographs, that offers all of the information a boa keeper needs to maintain a pet snake safely and in the best of health. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy boa constrictor, proper housing and maintenance needs, feeding, and safe handling. Dr. Roger Klingenberg, a herp veterinary specialist, has written a special health chapter on diseases and disorders, with particular emphasis on the dreaded boa AIDS (inclusion body disease or IBD) as well as parasitism, respiratory disease, and more. The chapter concludes with a six-page chart on troubleshooting health concerns, which all boa constrictor keepers will find useful for general upkeep and recognizing and dealing with serious issues. Beyond the husbandry and health of boa constrictors, this book offers an excellent chapter by Jeff Ronne on breeding Colombia boa constrictors, beginning with the size and health of breeding and animals and the female’s cycling to the birth and care of newborns. Resources and index included.



Black and Tan Coonhound

Author : Linda Hibbard

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 46,60 MB

Release : 2012-03-27

Category : Pets

ISBN : 1593787995

Get eBook

Book Description

This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide to the Black and Tan Coonhound serves as a complete introduction specialized hunting companion. The Black and Tan Coonhound, named for its signature coat coloration and the quarry for which it was designed, possesses trailing and treeing instincts beyond compare. The history chapter traces the breed’s development in the United States, from ancient European hounds, to pursue raccoon and other quarry. The breed’s characteristics key to its hunting prowess, discussed in chapter two, include the Black and Tan’s legendary nose, long, flowing ears (to capture scent), and characteristic bawl (to hold quarry at bay and communicate with human hunters). New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are brimming with detail and illustrated with handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered good canine citizens. The extensive chapter on healthcare provides accurate information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Further chapters on caring for the aging dog and handling behavior issues (separation anxiety, barking, digging, etc.) conclude the volume. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed.



Cockatoos: Cockatoo Facts & Information, Where to Buy, Health, Diet, Lifespan, Types, Breeding, Fun Facts and More! a Complete Co

Author : Lolly Brown

Publisher : Nrb Publishing

Page : 150 pages

File Size : 39,42 MB

Release : 2016-11-06

Category : Pets

ISBN : 9781941070918

Get eBook

Book Description

Cockatoos have been around since the 17th century! These birds are native in Indonesia and had been kept as pets since the 1850's! Cockatoo parrots were admired by bird enthusiasts because of their intelligence and affectionate qualities. Many pet owners believe that with Cockatoos there's a lot more than meets the eye! These birds are full of surprises and they love to show off! They're great longtime companions, and for that you need some guidance on how to take care of them, raise them and possibly learn how to be like them as well as teach them to be like you! Fortunately, this ultimate guide will teach you on how to be the best Cockatoo owner you can be! Inside this book, you will find tons of helpful information about Cockatoo - their different species, how they live, how to deal with them and realize the great benefits of owning one! Cockatoo Facts & Information, where to buy, health, diet, lifespan, types, breeding, fun facts and more!



Recent Books