The Quaker Parrot [With Photos, Slidebars]

by Pamela Leis Higdon

Book Overview

This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876054483
• ISBN13: 9780876054482
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Howell (TP)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

I ordered this book to learn more about quaker parrots.I really learned alot and the the book was easy to understand. It has really good information, especially on what to feed them and what kind of other stuff that they need . I would really recommend this book to someone who wants to learn about quaker parrots.

THE QUAKER PARROT AN OWNER'S GUIDE TO A HAPPY HEALTHY PET

MUCH NEEDED INFO FOR A NEW PARROT OWNER OR A SEASONED PERSON THAT NEVER OWNED A GREAT QUAKER PARROT! THEY ARE AWESOME!

Covers a wide variety of subjects

Alot of information from choosing the right parrot, taking care of it, training, and health. Very helpful.

Excellent for the novice bird owner

When I first bought my Quaker, I didn't know the first thing about parrots. Fortunately for both of us he was so young he couldn't come home yet. I bought this book and read every page religiously. She gave me so much insight into what my bird would behave like, look like, eat, want, you name it. Her writing was easy to read and understand. She herself owns Quakers, so she is accustomed to their behavior, behavior problems, quirks, eating habits, likes, dislikes, etc. By the time I was done reading the book, I felt like the expert; from cage purchase to food selection to an attention schedule. My bird and I are a happy family now, and I still refer to my book when I need help. I highly recommend it to any Quaker Parrot owner.

Excellent Resource for New or Prospective Quaker Owner

An experienced parrot owner and breeder myself, I found little to disagree with in this book. Ms. Higdon's writing is clear, informative, and easy to understand. She obviously knows her subject, and she writes well. Her sly but gentle sense of humor is evident and enjoyable. The information presented is accurate, up-to-date, and covers most of the things a new Quaker owner will need to know. She portrays the personality and characteristics of the Quaker quite well and makes several excellent points, such as the fact that talking ability should be a secondary rather than primary concern when choosing a parrot for a pet, that are seldom made in other books. The focus of this book is quite different from Theresa Jordan's handbook - it contains no information pertaining to breeding and may not be of interest to the breeder or experienced Quaker owner. If, however, you have newly acquired a Quaker or are considering getting one, I would highly recommend it.