Product Description

"Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens

Full-color guide to pet birds inside!

"You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming.

Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #349872 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 332 pages

ThePetChannel.com
"IDG's latest For Dummies guide is a must-have for the first-time bird owner and a helpful addition to almost any avian's library."

From the Back Cover
"Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens

Full-color guide to pet birds inside!

"You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming.

Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird

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About the Author
Gina Spadafori is the pet-care columnist for the Universal Press Syndicate and the award-winning author of Dogs For Dummies(r) and Cats For Dummies(r). Brian L. Speer, DVM, Dipl. ABVP ECAMS, is president of the Association of Avian Veterinarians.

Customer Reviews

Perfect book for a bird dummy like me!
This is a great book with a lot of info. It helped me to understand right away that "I" was the cause of a problem I was having with my bird and set me on the right path in correcting that problem! I wish I had bought this book months ago when I got the bird and I would not be going through the problems I am right now with him.

If you are thinking of buying a bird, buy THIS book FIRST! It will even help you pick out the right bird for you and your family.

Wonderful reference book, and teaches the new bird owner
My boyfriend and i are interested in buying a bird, and are still deciding on what bird is right for us. But in the mean time we are reading as much as possible to learn and get ready for the future adoption. This book is a wonderful starter book and a reference manual. If you are interested in adopting a bird, this is a great place to start. It teaches just how much effort is needed to have a bird in your home and how much joy you can out of it. Adopting a bird is in no way like having a cat or dog, it requires lots more time and effort, and i think this book conveys that.

Not just for dummies!
I have been around birds my whole life and I think this book is fantastic. I never even wanted to look at one the "For Dummies" books just because of the title, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the information here was far from "dumb". Covers all the basics and more. I've had birds ranging from pigeons to lovebirds to budgies to grey cheeked parakeets.
The great part about this book is its organization: it tells you everything you know to get started, little extras you might want to get your bird, common mistakes to avoid, answers nearly every question you might have, has good references for more info (wh of course you will need once you have decided on which bird is right for you), and much more! Fun to read too!