The Complete Book of Cockatiels

By Diane Grindol

Book Overview

How can you keep your cockatiel's mind active and engaged? What foods are most nutritious and most interesting for your pet? What do you need to know about mating and breeding behavior? What's the best way to hand-raise chicks so that they get the most from their parents, and from you? All your questions are answered in this complete book for the cockatiel enthusiast, presented in beautiful color. The Complete Book of Cockatiels includes the most recent information on nutrition, breeding and social behavior from the University of California-Davis cockatiel research project. This is a book serious enthusiasts will learn from and novices will treasure. Everything you need to know to keep a healthy, happy bird is here. Topics include choosing a bird, choosing a veterinarian, nutrition and feeding, daily care, enclosure design, socialization and play, treats, toys, training, safety concerns, medical emergencies, communication, behavior and breeding. A selection of stories from cockatiel owners illustrates how these charming birds have changed people's lives. A treat for the eyes and the mind.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876051786
• ISBN13: 9780876051788
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: *Howell Book House
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.6" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Best Cockatiel Book - I'd be lost without it

I purchased this book two years ago when I got my first cockatiel. As a new bird owner, I would have been lost without it. I had purchased two other books on cockatiel care, but this book is more complete, as the title indicates. Even now, I still refer to this book if I need information. It has guided me through nutrition needs, behavior, egg laying, and minor emergancies. If you're considering buying a book about cockatiels - look no further, this book is all that you will need.

The Complete Book of Cockatiels

This is a excellent book. I have bought several books on tiel's and this is by far the most informative and comprehensive book I have seen. If you have a question, I guarentee this book will have the answer.

Fantastic Book on Cockatiels

If you are a cockatiel owner or thinking of becoming one, this is the difinitive book to read! Diane Grindol definately knows her stuff. From nutrition (she knows seeds are a big no-no for parrots health) to mannerisms (why is that crest so high in the air) to toys(what kind they like best), you will find this book to be everything you need. I own several cockatiel books, but always find myself going back to this one for information. Its up to date and if you like pictures, this one has them, too! Consider this your "bible" of cockatiel books.

I've never been so excited about a book before!

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF COCKATIELS should be a really hot seller. As a cockatiel owner I find the book exceptionally helpful. The layout is magnificent, with colored boxes for important information and experiences of other cockatiel owners. The photos are of superb quality and often show step-by-step procedures, such as wing clipping and nail triming. The manuscript style is fresh and up-to-date. The research from UC-Davis and nutritional information are invaluable. I think the book will be irresistable. Most of the books I have seen are reprints or re-edits of older books. Diane's is spanking new and makes a tremendous contribution to aviculture. I always judge a book's quality on the inclusion of a bibliography and an index. Diane's book has both, plus the added feature of an appendix of resources. I'm really impressed. This book is a must for all cockatiel owners.