Conures as Pets: Conure Bird Health, Where to Buy, Diet, Lifespan, Breeding, Fun Facts, Care, Habitat, and Much More! Conure Facts & In


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Conures have been kept as pets for hundreds of years because of their amusing personalities and undeniable energy. Many conure pet owners believe that these birds are packed with a larger-than-life attitude wrapped in a small package! These birds have a reputation for having a knack of humor and being the friendliest bird among all the parrot species. Its reverberating loudness and spunky attitude are what keep these birds unique throughout the ages! 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 Conure owner you can be! Inside this book, you will find tons of helpful information about Conures - their different species, how they live, how to deal with them and realize the great benefits of owning one! Conure Bird Health, Where To Buy, Diet, Lifespan, Breeding, Fun Facts, Care, Habitat, And Much More!




Conures


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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.




Sun Conure. Sun Conures as Pets. Sun Conures Keeping, Pros and Cons, Care, Housing, Diet and Health.


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Sun Conures are the most popular avian pets in the world today. These brightly colored birds hail from South America and are known for making amazing pets. These birds are extremely trainable and highly intelligent. Therefore, interacting with these birds can be a lot of fun. However, what is very important to understand is that these birds are exotic and require special care. Most people believe that birds may not be as much work as other pets like cats and dogs. Well, it is quite contrary and you need to know exactly how to care for Sun Conures to ensure that they are healthy and happy. This book is the perfect guide for beginner Sun Conure owners. It tells you everything you need to know about your Sun Conure from the time you bring it home. The book covers important subjects like: Behaviour patterns Best breeds for ownership Breeding and taking care of young hatchlings Caring for young Sun Conure Common illnesses and corresponding actions and precautions Different varieties Feeding a Sun Conure Food Grooming Healthcare Helping the bird get used to your home Housing Insuring your Sun Conure Interacting with your Sun Conure Interaction with other pets Selecting the right bird to bring home Price and methods of acquiring Sun Conure Pros and cons of having a Sun Conure Shopping checklists Understanding your Sun Conure This book will help you to understand about the care that is required for these birds so that you can decide if you can make such a commitment in your life right now. After all, a Sun Conure has a life span of close to 30 years. This book is perfect for you because: It covers every issue that a new Conure parent may face. The content in this book is based on several experiences from other Sun Conure owners. That way, it will help you deal with several unique situations that you may find yourself in All important aspects are explained in a very simple and easy to understand manner. Remember that the Sun Conure is a highly intelligent creature. So, there may be several new things that you will learn about your bird each day. While this book is a great starting point, make sure that you keep learning more and more about the trends in bird care. That way, it is guaranteed that you will make a great Conure parent."




Budgies


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A budgie, as the common parakeet is typically called, is 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. Angela Davids has written an ideal introductory pet guide, with chapters on the characteristics of the irresistible budgie, the history of budgies in the wild, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care. The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about selection of the color and sex, suitability of the delicate budgie with families, children, and other pets. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and the purchase of toys, cups, perches, and more. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding the budgie gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing the best diet, different types of seeds, greens, fruits, veggies, grit, as well as human foods to avoid. The chapter “Training Time” addresses finger training, towel training, perch training, and offers an easy-to-follow primer on teaching a budgie to talk. The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding and the basic color variations and genetics of this perfect beginner’s bird. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.




Conures


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Parrot Parenting


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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




Parrots of the World


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The world’s parrots in one convenient field guide From the macaws of South America to the cockatoos of Australia, parrots are among the most beautiful and exotic birds in the world—and among the most endangered. This stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide covers all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots, and is the only guide organized by geographical distribution—Australasian, Afro-Asian, and neotropical. It features 146 superb color plates depicting every kind of parrot, as well as detailed, facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status. Color distribution maps show ranges of all subspecies, and field identification is further aided by relevant upperside and underside flight images. This premier field guide also shows where to observe each species in the wild, helping make this the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the parrots of the world. The only parrot guide to focus on geographical distribution Covers all 356 species Features 146 color plates depicting all species and well-differentiated subspecies Provides detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and status Includes color distribution maps Shows where to observe each species in the wild




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


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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!




A Complete Practical Guide to Caged & Aviary Birds


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Step-by-step instructions on birdcare in the home or outdoor aviary, with 250 photographs of types.




Manual of Exotic Pet Practice


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The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comprehensive overview of biology, husbandry, preventive medicine, common disease presentations, zoonoses, and much more. Other key topics include common health and nutritional issues as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics. Brings cutting-edge information on all exotic species together in one convenient resource. Offers essential strategies for preparing your staff to properly handle and treat exotic patients. Features an entire chapter on equipping your practice to accommodate exotic species, including the necessary equipment for housing, diagnostics, pathology, surgery, and therapeutics. Provides life-saving information on CPR, drugs, and supportive care for exotic animals in distress. Discusses wildlife rehabilitation, with valuable information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care. Includes an entire chapter devoted to the emergency management of North American wildlife. Offers expert guidance on treating exotics for practitioners who may not be experienced in exotic pet care.




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