For the Love of Greys: The Complete Guide to a Healthy And Happy African Grey

By Bobbi Brinker

Bobbi Brinker shares her knowledge and experience with African greys in all of the areas that are important for the pet owner and for the breeder. Bobbi's unsurpassed understanding of the essential... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976057611
• ISBN13: 9780976057611
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Lucky Pr Llc
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

If you buy only one parrot book, let this be it!

I recently bought my second African Grey from an excellent breeder. I paid for her at a bird fair, waited two weeks for her to finish weaning, and then picked her up. While I was waiting, I perused several books, and bought two. The other was Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot, which I also recommend. But I prefer this book. It is, for lack of a better term, humanistic in its approach. I find that raising parrots is a lot like raising children. THe healthiest ones are raised compassionately, without harmful punishment. In this book, you are taught how to encourage the behaviors you desire from your parrot, and how to deter the less positive behaviors (biting, plucking, earring-eating, etc) and you are taught how to do this without yelling, hitting, or using scaring tactics like earthquaking or neglect. You are shown the importance of establishing a trusting bond with your parrot, and thus the importance of never violating that trust. Using her techniques, I have been able to get my bird to step up without ever having to force her. The book also debunks many of the more common myths, such as "greys are one person birds" In fact, she gives suggestions on how to help your Grey bond with everyone in the family. The book references many articles on the web, and gives the URLs for them - so you are able to conveniently continue your research in whichever areas you wish. The book is written in a warm and wise tone, you can tell the author really knows Greys, and she deeply loves them. And while books that discuss parrot behavior in general can prove helpful, this book is excellent in covering those things particular to Greys. On the flip side, I do recommend this book to the owner of ANY parrot! I wish I had read this book before I got my first bird. I am having such an easier time socializing this new bird, easier than I ever thought possible. I have a tender, sweet bond with my new Grey, and I am very grateful to Bobbi Brinker for this book, and to my most wonderful breeder! If you are even vaguely contemplating buying this book, trust me, just go ahead and get it. You will learn so much from it, and it will forever improve your relationships!

Offers sound, sensible, accessible information

For The Love Of Greys: The Complete Guide To A Healthy And Happy African Grey is the ideal instruction manual covering every aspect of the parrot known as an "African Grey". Author Bobbi Brinker is an expert in every aspect of their breeding and care. Profusely illustrated throughout, this pet owner's manual offers sound, sensible, accessible information in a series of informed and informative articles drawn from years of personal observation and experience hand raising grey babies. For The Love Of Greys clears up common misunderstandings about African Greys. Although dedicated specifically the African Greys, readers should note that there is considerable and invaluable information that would be applicable to all other species of parrots as well. No owner or breeder of an African Grey can afford to be without For The Love Of Greys in the personal pet care reference collection!

If you have a Grey, or want one...

Add this book to your library. You'll be glad you did. We own two African Grey parrots, and this is one of the first books I bought. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants insight into "what makes these Grey birds tick?" Bobbi is a generous source of information, and a lot of us in the "Grey" world rely on her wisdom and guidance. Hope you enjoy "For the Love of Greys" as much as we have.

Get this book!

Written by the well-known breeder Bobbi Brinker, For the Love of Greys is truly a goldmine of information about the beloved parrots known as Congo African or Red-tailed and Timneh African Greys. Ms. Brinker has covered everything from behavioral issues to forced weaning, from common myths about Greys to proper socialization, from trimming flight feathers to proper diet including some great recipes, and from how to get your Grey to eat pellets to how to grow sprouts. You'll find the answers to many of your questions concerning all parrots: How do I know what to ask the breeder? Are peanuts ok? Should I give vitamins? Do I cover my bird's cage? What are the airline regulations on parrots? This is THE book on Greys whether you are thinking about getting one of these darling birds or have one now!

The definitive book on greys!

For the Love of Greys is a "must read" for anyone who is owned by a grey, or considering the purchase of a companion grey. There are chapters devoted to baby greys, socialization, wingclipping, nutrition, toys, hazards, breeding, handfeeding etc. There are even recipes and food preparation instructions with handy charts and accompanying pictures. Bobbi Brinker has taken her love for greys, her years of experience as both a breeder and a grey "parront" and given us a clear, concise and comprehensive book about greys. This is not a one time read. This is a book you will want to refer to over and over as your relationship with a grey evolves.