Conures

Learn how to care for these lovable birds, including feeding, housing, grooming, and fun activities that appeal to their playful nature. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet™ the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.
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Conures

Learn how to care for these lovable birds, including feeding, housing, grooming, and fun activities that appeal to their playful nature. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet™ the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.
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Learn how to care for these lovable birds, including feeding, housing, grooming, and fun activities that appeal to their playful nature. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet™ the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780793837700
Publisher: TFH Publications, Inc.
Publication date: 09/01/2007
Series: Animal Planet Pet Care Series
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 7.88(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Writer and educator Carol Frischmann holds a B.S. in Science Education from Duke University. She is a pet columnist for television, the Internet, and for her own website ThisWildLife.com. Three parrots and a Doberman Pinscher closely supervise Carol's work in her Portland, Oregon office.

Table of Contents


Why I Adore My Conure     5
The Results of Poor Choices
What Is a Conure?
Conure Clans
Selecting a Pet Conure
The Stuff of Everyday Life     25
Purchasing a Cage
Cage Placement
Food and Water Bowls
Toys
Perches
Bedding
Grooming Supplies
Cuttlebone
Cage Cover
Cage Cleaning
Your Conure's Daily Needs
Eating Well     47
Components of Good Nutrition
The Role of Water
Pelleted Diets
Fresh Food
Selecting Your Conure's Fresh Foods
Amount of Food
Time of Feeding
Translating Information Into Action
Other Diet Information
Looking Good     59
About Feathers
Flight Feather Clipping
Grooming Nails
Finding an Experienced Groomer
Bathing Benefits
Sunlight
Feeling Good     71
Your Avian Veterinarian
Your Conure's Annual Examination
Signs Your Conure Needs a Vet
Daily Health Monitoring
Common Accidents and First Aid
Common Illnesses
Being Good     39
Daily Bird Routine
Benefits and Approach to Training
Necessary Training: The Basic Two
Socialization
Talking
Natural Behaviors That Are Sometimes Problems
Solving Behavior Problems
Conure Body Language
Considering a Companion Conure?
Resources     106
Index     108
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