| Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot Contributor(s): Athan, Mattiesue (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764136674 ISBN-13: 9780764136672 Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2007 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: (back cover): An expert on parrots and their care explains parrot behavior management and tells you how to use environment and positive reinforcement to prevent and resolve behavior problems. She advises on how to solve the most common problemsscreaming, biting, and feather-chewingand stresses the need for periodic reinforcement of desirable parrot behavior. This expanded new edition tells you what you need to know about virtually every aspect of good parrot care, including proper nutrition and providing the bird with a rich, supportive environment. Filled with color photos and instructive line art |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Birds |
| Dewey: 636.686 |
| LCCN: 2007021623 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.5" W x 7.8" (0.65 lbs) 133 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This expanded new edition of a popular parrot-training book explains parrot psychology and discusses the ways in which parrot owners can apply it to solve behavior problems. The author cites the most common problemsscreaming, biting, and feather-chewingand tells how to remedy them. She also stresses the need for periodic reinforcement of desirable parrot behavior traits and advises on many aspects of good parrot care, including proper nutrition and providing the bird with steady companionship. The text is complemented with many attractive and instructive color photos and line art. |
Contributor Bio(s): Athan, Mattie Sue: - Mattie Sue Athan is a widely respected expert on parrots and their care. She contributes regularly to bird-care periodicals and is also the author of Parrots: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual and co-author of The African Grey Parrot Handbook, both published by Barron's. |