Step-by-step instructions on birdcare in the home or outdoor aviary, with 250 photographs of types.

Complete reference guide to caring for pet birds in the home or outdoor aviary.

Includes information on choosing a healthy bird, feeding, health care and breeding, encouraging your bird to talk, and building bird houses.

In this book, Beaky the Budgie reveals how readers should go about choosing a pet bird, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet bird feel at home, and how to properly care for a pet bird, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a bird cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective.

"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 Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Birds are one of the most affectionate pets to have. If you make sure to give them the proper care and attention then they will return to you your tender loving care with their own brand of loving companionship for years to come.All birds have their own personality so caring for them will have to be a unique approach. Generally, no matter what type of bird you choose to own, your pet will need housing, proper diet, grooming and health treatment to ensure that they live a happy and long life. The bird cage is the most common type of housing chosen for pet birds, unless you want to put your pet in a breeding aviary. Your pet's bird cage will need to have large enough space so he can move around freely, even fly a bit from one end to the other end of the cage. A bird kept in a cage that's too small for him may tend to develop behavioral and mood problems. Bird foods will have to be specific to the type of breed you own. What works for parakeets, for instance, may not be good for cockatiels. So be sure to buy bird-specific ready-made bird food formulas at your pet stores to take care of his special dietary needs or check with the vet before stocking up. Most birds have an intelligent mind. So bird toys are a must for mental stimulation and to keep him entertained. If birds are not kept amused and contented, they may succumb to loneliness and depression and fall sick. Some plants, household products, food items and certain home conditions may pose dangers to the safety and health of your bird pet. Be sure you know about these environmental hazards before bringing a pet bird home. There's a lot to know about birds and keeping them as pets in your home. This book is a starter guide to the new pet bird owner. You will learn: * How to choose the right bird for you* Some basic bird info and fun trivia about birds* Important bird care guidelines* Introducing the new pet bird to the whole family* Recommended products for nutrition, health, safety and sanitation, products for playtimeBirds are fun and quirky creatures. Having them around your home can just give you an overall good feeling that some days you will find that their bright colors, chirpy sounds and animated qualities can make you smile or laugh and put you in high spirits.

The creation of this guide would not have been possible without acknowledging the expertise of seasoned avian veterinarians, ornithologists, and passionate bird owners who graciously shared their knowledge. Their invaluable contributions have enhanced the depth and accuracy of the information presented here. Each chapter of "A Complete Guide to Keeping Pet Birds" is a carefully woven narrative, unveiling a different facet of avian life. From the evolutionary roots of bird behavior to the intricacies of communication, nesting habits, and the importance of environmental enrichment, our exploration is as diverse as the avian kingdom itself. Embedded within the chapters are real-life case studies—stories of bird owners who have faced challenges, sought solutions, and, most importantly, celebrated the joys of avian companionship. These stories offer a glimpse into the varied experiences of bird ownership, illustrating the adaptability and resilience of both birds and their human caregivers.