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Book Recommendation
Topic Started: Apr 4 2014, 08:44 PM (476 Views)
Berni
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I am a self confessed book worm and have an extensive library but rarely one, comes along that spurs me on to recommend. Even the well known and admired psittasine guru's have me cringing at some point with their advice, 'don't let a parrot dominate you by being higher than your eyeline',' you have to let them know who's boss', 'if you care for your bird, clip it's wings', 'hold it by force until you feel it relax' 'cover it up during the day if it's screaming' 'seed to be available all day' only needs six-seven hours of sleep' ,or cramming their book with pretty pictures and limited information, using text boxes repeating information you have already read to fill the pages, Yes i still get hold of most books, in print and out also Dvd's. but never 100% satisfied with one until now. 2.gif

The Perfectly Trained Parrot by Rebecca K. O'Connor published this year, is a must, for for both novice AND more experienced parrot owners.it is easy to read, easy to understand and FUN as well. Rebecca not only provides hints, tips, step-by-step methods but also the SCIENCE behind the training
Want to learn to train your parrot using the most positive, least intrusive methods?
Want to train NEW behaviours?
Want to CHANGE a behaviour?
This is the book for you, you won't be disappointed.

PARROTS AND FINCHES HEALTHY NUTRITION
Oh my I'm a happy bunny, strike two with another book recommendation. This book is the latest by Rosemary Low who is internationally recognised for her work with birds and her many publications. Concerned at the early deaths of many birds in aviculture apparently attributable to inadequate nutrition, Rosemary decided to compile this book. In its pages she explains the nutrients contained in various types of foods and how to collect and grow foods that provide nutrients not present in seeds and pellets. She recommends that at least 30% of a bird’s dietary intake should be provided from fresh food and points out that, for example, seeds and grains that are sprouted provide an excellent protein-rich diet. The emphasis throughout the book is firmly on the prevention of nutritional deficiencies and adding enjoyment to birds’ lives by providing a varied and interesting diet.
A list of some of the chapter headings indicates the range of topics covered in this book and the “reader-friendly” way in which the information is presented. Subjects cover:
•Be organised and Practical
•Seeds, Grains and their Nutrients
•Protiens and Protein Sources
•Cultivated Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers
•Nature’s Harvest
•Grow your Own!
•Soaking and Sprouting
•Calcium and Minerals
•Pellets and Extruded Foods
•Rearing Foods
•Foods for Young Birds
•Suggested Diets for Various Species
There are three chapters about diets in the wild covering Australia, South America, and Africa.
Edited by Berni, Apr 5 2014, 01:39 PM.
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Thanks Berni, going to have a look and if its
available will down load to my kindle..
Thanks for sharing...
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Apr 5 2014, 01:24 PM
Thanks Berni, going to have a look and if its
available will down load to my kindle..
Thanks for sharing...
Just added another book to my original post........ 2.gif hey! I'm getting hold of some good ones at the moment :)
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