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Parakeets For Dummies
2. Aufl.
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10,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 09.06.2021 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781119755302 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 176 |
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Beschreibungen
<p><b>Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgie</b></p> <p>There are lots of perks to owning a parakeet (also known as a budgie). This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, <i>Parakeets For Dummies</i> offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have. You'll also discover the best way to groom and train your parakeet and learn how to teach it to talk. And when your feathered friend appears to be under the weather, you can turn to this book to identify the symptoms of illness and know what to look for when choosing a vet for your pet.</p> <ul> <li>Discover whether a parakeet is a good fit for your family, including any existing birds and other pets</li> <li>Construct a comfortable enclosure and prep your home so your bird can play safely</li> <li>Protect your parakeet from common dangers and avoidable illnesses</li> <li>Feed your parakeet a healthy and varied diet to ensure a long and healthy life</li> </ul> <p>This helpful handbook contains the latest tips and tools for parakeet care so your new family member will feel right at home right away.</p>
<p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p><b>Part 1: Introducing the Parakeet 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Parakeets: More Than Just Pretty, Whistling Birds 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Is a Parakeet Your Perfect Companion? 13</p> <p>Chapter 3: Finding and Selecting a Parakeet 27</p> <p>Chapter 4: Home Tweet Home: Preparing for Your Parakeet 37</p> <p><b>Part 2: Caring for Your Parakeet 59</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Polly Want a Cracker? Feeding Your Parakeet Properly 61</p> <p>Chapter 6: Pretty Bird! Grooming Your Parakeet 75</p> <p>Chapter 7: Come Here Often? Getting to Know Your Parakeet 85</p> <p><b>Part 3: Training and Breeding Your Parakeet 97</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Good Bird! Taming and Training Your Parakeet 99</p> <p>Chapter 9: Keeping Your Parakeet Healthy and Handling Emergencies 115</p> <p>Chapter 10: Bouncing Baby Budgies: Breeding Your Parakeets 131</p> <p><b>Part 4: The Part of Tens 145</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Ten Facts about Parakeets 147</p> <p>Chapter 12: Ten Fun and Informative Parakeet and Budgie Websites 149</p> <p>Index 151</p>
<p><b>Nikki Moustaki</b> is an accomplished avian care and behavior expert. She works with clients to heal strained relationships between themselves and their feathered friends. She has published 47 books, including more than 30 covering the care and training of exotic birds.
<p><b>Be the best parakeet parent of all time!</b> <p>Keeping a parakeet as a pet can be a joy. These little birds are a delight to observe and fun to interact with. When you’re ready to bring one home, <i>Parakeets For Dummies</i> reveals everything you need to know about helping your parakeet live its best life. From parakeet-proofing your home to choosing the right food and finding a vet, you’ll discover the ins and outs of nurturing a thriving bird. <p>Ideal for first-time bird parents and those who already have their very own parakeet pal, this book is a must-have companion to help keep your parakeet happy and healthy! <p><b>Inside. . .</b> <ul><li><b>Find and select a parakeet</b></li> <li><b>Offer exercise and stimulation</b></li> <li><b>Know what to feed your bird</b></li> <li><b>Groom your new parakeet</b></li> <li><b>Own two or more birds</b></li> <li><b>Handle parakeet emergencies</b></li> <li><b>Teach your bird to talk</b></li></ul>
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