Cockatoos

Cockatoos are big beautiful birds famous for being the "snuggle-bunnies" of the parrot family--most love to be cuddled by the members of their human flock. Like other parrots, cockatoos are intelligent and social pets. They can be affectionate, loyal companions, but when not properly trained and socialized, they can develop a number of problem behaviors. Written by an expert on bird care, this in-depth guide discusses 11 species of cockatoos that are commonly available; it touches on some of the other species as well. Essential topics like proper socialization, solving problem behaviors, nutrition, cages and other equipment, and health care receive detailed coverage. The author advocates positive training and the formation of a deep parrot-human bond.
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Cockatoos

Cockatoos are big beautiful birds famous for being the "snuggle-bunnies" of the parrot family--most love to be cuddled by the members of their human flock. Like other parrots, cockatoos are intelligent and social pets. They can be affectionate, loyal companions, but when not properly trained and socialized, they can develop a number of problem behaviors. Written by an expert on bird care, this in-depth guide discusses 11 species of cockatoos that are commonly available; it touches on some of the other species as well. Essential topics like proper socialization, solving problem behaviors, nutrition, cages and other equipment, and health care receive detailed coverage. The author advocates positive training and the formation of a deep parrot-human bond.
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Cockatoos

Cockatoos

by Carol Frischmann
Cockatoos

Cockatoos

by Carol Frischmann

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Cockatoos are big beautiful birds famous for being the "snuggle-bunnies" of the parrot family--most love to be cuddled by the members of their human flock. Like other parrots, cockatoos are intelligent and social pets. They can be affectionate, loyal companions, but when not properly trained and socialized, they can develop a number of problem behaviors. Written by an expert on bird care, this in-depth guide discusses 11 species of cockatoos that are commonly available; it touches on some of the other species as well. Essential topics like proper socialization, solving problem behaviors, nutrition, cages and other equipment, and health care receive detailed coverage. The author advocates positive training and the formation of a deep parrot-human bond.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780793814848
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Inc.
Publication date: 09/01/2014
Series: A Play Makers Novella
Pages: 111
Product dimensions: 6.59(w) x 7.93(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

A member of From Scratch from 1979 to 1986, Don McGlashan spent the next five years as half of the music/theatre/comedy duo The Front Lawn, during which time he also composed the score to Jane Campion's film An Angel at My Table. Currently, he is busy songwriting, performing, and recording with his band The Mutton Birds.

Table of Contents

1. Call & Response

Walking in a Circle

Hocket Game

Birthday 1

Birthday 2

Random Pulse 1 and 2

Odds + Evens

Stamping 1

Stamping 2

Ostinatos + Solos

Pulse + Improv 1

Ons and Offs 1

Ons and Offs 2

Ons and Offs 3

Pulse + Improv 2

Action Loop Games

Combination 1

Combination 2

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