Parrotlets

by Nikki Moustaki

Overview

Parrotlets are the smallest companion parrots, but they have all the personality of macaws. Parrotlet owners need to be able to meet the needs of these playful and sassay birds. This book provides essential care information about keeping these intelligent and outgoing parrots in your home. Expertly written in an easy-to-understand styl, this book covers all seven species of parrotlets. This book discusses all the vital topics for proper parrotlet care including selecting the cage, perches, and toys; training, including socialization, traming, and solving behavior problems; nutrition and creating a healthy diet; health care, including common signs of illness, and grooming and molting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780793846030
Publisher:	TFH Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	04/01/2012
Series:	The Birdkeepers' Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Nikki Moustaki is an avian care and behavior expert and consultant with a focus on parrots. She has authored numerous books and magazine articles on bird care and training and has also been featured on television and radio shows for her pet expertise. She hosts the website www.goodbird.com and lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing Parrotlets 4

Chapter 2 Parrotlets Supplies 18

Chapter 3 Feeding Your Parrotlet 38

Chapter 4 Grooming Your Parrotlet 56

Chapter 5 The Healthy Parrotlet 68

Chapter 6 Training Your Parrotlet 88

Resources 104

Index 107