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Why Does My Bird Do That? - 2nd Edition by Julie Rach Mancini (Paperback)

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  • In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you'll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors.
  • About the Author: JULIE RACH MANCINI got her first pet, a parakeet named Charlie, when she was six years old, and had Sindbad, an African grey, for ten years.
  • 256 Pages
  • Pets, Birds

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About the Book



In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you'll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors. You'll get information on training and caring for your bird, normal behavior, and species-specific behavior. Don't let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. Learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your parrot.



Book Synopsis



In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you'll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors. You'll get information on training and caring for your bird, normal behavior, and species-specific behavior. Don't let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. Learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your parrot.



From the Back Cover



Why does my conure chew everything he can get his beak on?

Why does my Amazon bite?

Why does my cockatoo scream early every morning?

Why won't my parakeet talk?

This extensively updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior focuses on today's domestic-bred birds--the tamer and more trainable versions of their counterparts captured in the wild. Not only will you learn why your bird does some strange things, you'll also discover positive techniques you can use to modify those behaviors. You'll get the latest information on: Normal behavior in young, mature, and senior parrotsSpecies-specific behavior: African greys, Amazons, cockatiels and cockatoos, conures, Eclectus parrots, and parakeets (budgies)Behaviors that indicate illness, stress, or boredomCaring for, training, and disciplining your bird

Remember, lovebirds often live up to fifteen years, and Amazons up to eighty years. So don't let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. With this book, you'll learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your bird that will last for many years.



About the Author



JULIE RACH MANCINI got her first pet, a parakeet named Charlie, when she was six years old, and had Sindbad, an African grey, for ten years. She assisted in the preparation of the first issue of "Birds USA" and worked as the editor of "Bird Talk." Mancini is the author of books on the African grey, parakeet, cockatiel, and conure in the "Your Happy Healthy Pet" series, also from Howell.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .92 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Pets
Sub-Genre: Birds
Publisher: Howell Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Julie Rach Mancini
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2006
TCIN: 89003674
UPC: 9780470039717
Item Number (DPCI): 247-58-3215
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.63 inches length x 6.4 inches width x 9.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.92 pounds
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