Parrots are a special commitment potentially for life and across generations. The chapters are divided into three topic categories: basics for acquisition and care, optimizing behavior and living conditions, and an extensive richly sourced and current veterinary section. In this book you will find: Identifying what parrot age and species best fits your family Avoiding scams and the risks of raising yourself Distinguishing purchase from rescue and adoption Debunking common myths and dealing with common problems Understand parrot psychology and what to expect Daily needs: toys, cages, harnesses, perches, and much more Balanced diet , herbal remedies, and toxic foods Creating a cage free habitat with lists of safe woods and plants . Orientation: flocking and making friends Taming, Training , Conditioning , & Free Flight Aviary design, materials, concrete specs, and construction Lost, Found, & Rescue protocols Parrot anatomy from bones to organs to feathers First Aid and nursing care including how to give shots Common symptoms and treatments Everything you need to know about Ganglioneuritis , ABV , and PDD Over fifty diseases/illnesses, symptoms, risks and treatments 160 medications, their uses and dosages Appendix of Onetta's recipes! The goal of this book is to give you the tools you need to find the right friend for you, establish a great relationship, and promote a long, happy, and healthy life together. For best results, treat your parrots as you would children. This is the owner's manual you wish came with children.
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