In paperback at last — the definitive guide to parrot training. Originally published as The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner’s Guide to Parrot Training, this amply illustrated book is just what parrot owners need to bring up happy, well-behaved pets. You get:Hands-on advice from one of the nation’s foremost parrot authoritiesA thorough explanation of “normal” parrot behavior and the benefits of trainingCoverage of everything from gentling fledglings and basic obedien (more…)

KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED! By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable–behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He’ll love the attention, communication, (more…)

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A passage from the book… “Hallo, old Yellowbill! what’s brought you out so early?” said a fine fat thrush, one bright spring morning, stopping for a moment to look at his companion, and leaving the great broken-shelled snail he had rooted out of the ivy bush curling about upon the gravel path. “Hallo, old Yellowbill! what’s brought you out so early?” “What’s that to you, old snail-crusher?” said the blackbird, for he was in rather an ill temper that morning, through hav (more…)

Are you thinking about purchasing a new pet for your family? Perhaps you are considering a number of different possibilities, or perhaps you have already decided that a pet bird is exactly what you want. Either way, a new bird can be the ideal addition to your family!In today’s busy world, owning a pet of any kind takes dedication and a bit of work. The good news is a pet bird requires very little maintenance. Most of the time you put into your brand-new pet will be lots of fun f (more…)