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by: Gina Spadafori, Dr. Brian L. Speer
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Book Description Birds have amazing capacity for love and affection. But they aren't maintenance-free; in fact, most birds have complex needs and desires that must be considered carefully when you choose which feathered friend to own. Whether you are bringing a bird into your life or are a seasoned owner adding to your flock, Birds For Dummies helps you address the issues that matter most to you and the bird. This book also offers a 16-page full-color spread that introduces you to bird types from around the world and explains which ones make the best pets. It will show you how to Explore which bird is best for you and your lifestyle before you make a decision Find a reliable store from which to make your purchase Care for your bird, with sections dedicated to cages, carriers, toys, food and grooming Keep your bird healthy by identifying signs of illness and finding a quality veterinarian Create a harmonious living situation for you, your bird and other members of your household Minimize noise and mess your bird might be inclined to make in the home Editorial Reviews ThePetChannel.com -- "IDG's latest For Dummies guide is a must-have for the first-time bird owner and a helpful addition to almost any avian's library."
From the Back Cover "Filled with the information every bird-owner.needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for DummiesŪ "Squawk about this! A lighthearted.informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens Full-color guide to pet birds inside! "You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming. Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies DailyT e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers About the Author Gina Spadafori is the pet-care columnist for the Universal Press Syndicate and the award-winning author of Dogs For DummiesŪ and Cats For DummiesŪ. Brian L. Speer, DVM, Dipl. ABVP ECAMS, is president of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. Product Description: This price is valid only online at Petco.com. Not available in stores at this price. For local in-store prices, please call your favorite Petco Store.Get the word on birds!From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming.Discover how to:choose the right bird for your budget and lifestylecreate a bird-friendly environmentminimize noise and messkeep your bird groomed, fit and healthybond with your bird
Very helpful! Easy to understand!! -- This book is a MUST for anyone considering a bird, or a new bird owner. I just bought a small Souance conure, and needed some help. My vet suggested I buy this book, and it has taught me so much!!! MUST BUY FOR ANY BIRD OWNER OR LOVER, novice or expert. Birds For Dummies -- This book is a must-have for any bird owner or prospective bird owner. It is full of accurate, up-to-date information that has been very difficult to find in one place in the past. Reading it will help bird owners have healthier, more well-behaved birds and prevent trips to the vet. It will help prospective bird owners make better decisions about the bird/s they choose. I wish it had been available when I got my first bird 25 years ago. I consider it a mandatory part of anyone's library about caring for their birds. Thank you, Dr. Speer! (My vet for the past 10 years.) Even your birds will love it. -- For years I've searched for solid, good advice to owning and raising birds -- but never have I found what's out there to be very good. "Birds for Dummies" is by far the best book yet. Everything you need to know about these greatest of pets is there. And you'll certainly not feel like a dummy for wondering. Even my birds -- two cockatiels, ages 12 and 14 -- want to read this book.
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The place to start -- Start with this book before you get your first bird, and you're likely to choose the right pet (which might not be a bird!). The book has loads of great information about the many wonderful birds out there, what to expect behaviorally and financially, and how to keep them happy. This isn't merely a collection of pretty pictures (though it has plenty) and it doesn't suggest that you simply pick the bird you think is prettiest. Instead, it attempts to provide all the information you need to choose the right bird, and it covers preventive medicine, providing great care, and creating a good relationship between bird and human. It also discusses the ethics of breeding, a very relevant topic today because of bird overpopulation. Like any bird book, however, Birds for Dummies can't give you the hands-on experience that will tell you if a bird is the right pet for you, and, if so, which type of bird you should choose. Bird ownership is a major commitment (often a !lifelong one, since many birds can live for 40 or even 100 years), and after reading the book, it's a great idea to visit a few quality bird shops or breeders, handle the kinds of birds that interest you (and even some that don't), and find the bird you click with, whatever the species. (I volunteer for a parrot-rescue organization, and many of the birds there lost their homes because they were chosen for the wrong reasons--this is very traumatic and sad for people and birds.) Dr. Speer is a great vet (he's local in my area) and he is extremely well regarded. He and Ms. Spadafori have written a very entertaining and informative book; it's a must-have for all bird owners and the most thorough introduction to life with parrots available.
Should be read by everyone before buying a bird -- This is a great book for anyone thinking about buying his or her first bird. I wish it had been around when I bought my first bird. Twenty years ago I bought a bird based on one criterion: I wanted the largest bird I could afford. As it turned out, that bird was a nanday conure. I had no idea they were the noisiest things on the planet, next to a 747. It was a horrible experience for me and for the bird, which ended relatively well with the bird moving into an aviary at a local zoo. It took me twenty years to get enough nerve to try again. I made up my mind I was going to do my homework this time, and I started with Birds for Dummies. This book has every bit of information I needed to avoid all my past mistakes and many others that had not even occurred to me. For example, I would have known that nanday conures were extremely noisy. I also would have known that yelling at a bird only reinforces that bird's tendency to scream. According to the descriptions in the book, it looked like a budgie was the bird for me: not too loud, not too expensive and loaded with personality. "Trust them," the book said. I was skeptical, because I always thought of budgies as a child's pet. However, I followed the book's advice to the letter and, when I was sure I was ready, bought a budgie. Things have worked out better than I could have hoped! We are getting along great. I trusted the authors and they were right. You can trust them too.
Finally, all the information you need in one place! -- As a new macaw owner, I looked through dozens of "instructional" books filled with fabulous, glossy photos of incredible birds.....and very LITTLE helpful information! This book focuses on information rather than eye-appeal, and is actually co-written by an avian veterinarian. Information is current, accurate and complete. Anything you want to know about your bird, you will find it here! New and experienced bird owners alike will benefit greatly from this book, and your happy, healthy birds will thank you!
The reviews are in! -- Here's what the experts say about "Birds For Dummies": "Gina Spadafori and Dr. Brian Speer have done a remarkable job on 'Birds For Dummies.' I found the book to be everything I hoped it would be. The information is first-rate and helpful to anyone with an interest or love for pet birds. ... You will not be disappointed." -- Walter J. Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian Practice) "At last -- a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable. Truly a book worth reading for new and old Avian Addicts." -- Linda Biggi, Owner, Bird Gardens "Squawk about this! This is one light-hearted, easy-reading, and thoroughly informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine feathered friends. A must-have for every bird owner." -- Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of "The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook" and "First Aid for Birds" "...'Birds For Dummies' is the most complete discussion of the pros and cons of pet bird ownership that I have ever seen. If more people read this book before they bought a bird, I would see fewer sick, maladjusted, and behavior-problem birds. If you own a bird, you should read this book; if you are thinking about owning a bird, you MUST read this book." -- Michael J. Murray, DVM "... This book is filled with the information every bird owner ... needs to keep their pet bird healthy and happy." -- Joel Murphy, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian Practice), author of "How To Care for Your Pet Bird."