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“A new book on “Hand-Feeding Backyard Birds” by Hugh Wiberg has come to my attention. The book is packed with excellent photographs of wild birds coming to the hand. The book also includes tips on photographing birds on the hand, who likes what to eat, pages for field notes and lots of good information about the birds that come to feeders.” — Inquirer & Mirror, Nantucket, MA 11/3/99″Hugh Wiberg has been hand feeding birds for more than 20 years. He has enjoyed it (more…)

Behavior problems are the top reasons bird owners cite for giving up their pets. Birds are unique pets in that they are neither fully domesticated (like a dog or a cat) nor entirely hands-off (like a lizard or fish). Caring for them properly is therefore a greater challenge and behavior problems are common. No other bird or parrot training book is as straightforward and solutions oriented as this book. Problems and solutions are discussed holistically so that all contributing fa (more…)

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“Wildlife rehabilitators across the nation are probably as pleased as I am to see this book now available… there are tips that may be new even to those with a lot of experience in avian hand-rearing. The depth of detail for each species is complete enough that this book could serve as a sole reference text for a rehabilitator. Any facility that sees and raises many types of birds needs to have this book. I strongly recommend this for rehabilitators and veterinarians w (more…)

This book is for both amateur bird owners and professional breeders. It offers instructions on maintaining a bird nursery, keeping it heated and sanitary, and tending the chicks. Differing feed formulas are given for different species, including parrots, doves, finches, soft-billed birds, pheasants, and others. Advice pertains to correcting problems often suffered by baby birds, from dehydration and discolored feathers to viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.

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This is a cookbook for people who really love their pet birds, and want to feed them healthy and delicious food. It’s important to introduce variety into your bird’s diet, and this cookbook will help you do just that. Sections include Breads and Pastries, Vegetable and Fruit Dishes, Potatoes and Eggs, Entrées for You and Your Bird and—of course—Treats.

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If you think your parrot can’t shoot a basket or bowl a stike, think again! Using the information in The Click That Does the Trick, you’ll be able to train your bird to perform over 30 entertaining tricks, including shooting a basket, bowling, roller-skating, waving, and more. Training your bird is not only entertaining, but it actually helps build a better relationship between the two of you. You’ll spend more time together and come to know and trust each other. And, both you a (more…)

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…a pioneering guide highly recommended, especially for owners and caretakers of pet birds… — Midwest Book Review

The Healthy Bird Cookbook: A Lifesaving Nutritional Guide and Recipe Collection is the perfect solution to all of your bird’s nutritional needs. It provides 150 creative, healthy, and easy-to-make recipes that are appropriate for almost all species of pet birds. The book also offers a thorough, extensive section on avian nutrition that cle (more…)

At last, a book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You’ll not only learn step-by-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you’ll also learn how to quickly save your bird’s life by taking action, and how to prevent emergencies by feeding your bird a balanced diet, regularly trimming his wings and nails and bird-proofing your home. First Aid for Birds is written by an expert and includes instructions on monitoring your bir (more…)

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Susan Marino, R.N.founder of Angels Gate Hospice and Rehabilitation Center for AnimalsLachman, Grindol and Kocher are a winning combination, addressing the issues of body, mind and spirit of companion birds…a must-read. — Review

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Marty Becker, D.V.M.Good Morning America Veterinarian, author of The Healing Power of PetsThis book can help every bird owner to have a richer, deeper relationship with his bird.Laura Pasten, D.V.M.veterinarian to Morris, (more…)

The Bird Care Book has helped over 30,000 bird owners keep their pets in good health while saving worry, time, and money. Dr. Gerstenfeld offers helpful instructions on how to care for your bird when it is ill or injured, and his clear explanations of bird anatomy, nutrition, taming, and exercise cannot be matched. This newly revised edition includes up-to-date advice on buying a healthy bird, traveling with your pet, and caring for wild birds, as well as guides to new laborator (more…)