Cockatiels for Dummies (Paperback)

• Category:  Books  »  Pets  »  Birds
• Format: Paperback   Learn more about the Paperback format using Tower WIKI.
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• ISBN: 0764553119
• WAPI (Tower ID): 101059431
• Release Date: June 29, 2001
• Average Customer Review: There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!
• Tower.com Sales Rank: #92087 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
• #391 in Pets (See Top 100 Pets Bestsellers)
• #8 in Birds (See Top 100 Birds Bestsellers)

Browse more products related to "Cockatiels for Dummies"

Browse more products related to "Diane Grindol"

Natural-born charmers, cockatiels are small colorful parrots native to the Australian desert. When raised by people, they're usually calm and cuddly and have an inquisitive, adventurous disposition. Cockatiels are just large enough to be handled easily, but they're not so big that they require a great deal of space in your home. And while the cockatiel's gentle nature and captivating personality encourage you to form close and lasting relationships with them, taking one into your life brings with it a host of specific requirements and responsibilities that you really need to be aware of before you take the leap into being a cockatiel owner.

Written by a leading national expert on companion birds and a lifelong cockatiel owner and breeder, Cockatiels For Dummies is your total guide to adopting, caring for, and forming a loving relationship with one or more of these diminutive parrots. It gets you up to speed on how to:

• Decide if a cockatiel is right for you and your family
  
  
• Select a healthy cockatiel
  
  
• Provide a suitable indoor environment
  
  
• Supply a satisfying and nutritious diet for your pet
  
  
• Train your cockatiel
  
  
• Communicate with your bird through body language
  
  
• Interpret your bird's moods
  
  
• Breed cockatiels for fun and profit
  
  

Author Diane Grindol provides loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice along with fun facts, trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your feathered friend. Among other important topics, she fills you in on what you need to know about:

• The pros and cons of pet stores versus breeders when choosing a cockatiel
  
  
• Assessing a bird's health and disposition and getting a health guarantee
  
  
• Feeding, grooming, caring for, and socializing your pet
  
  
• Exercising your cockatiel
  
  
• Training your bird to be a great companion
  
  
• Keeping your little pal happy and healthy for life
  
  

A fun guide for you and your cockatiel, Cockatiels For Dummies is the only book you'll need to help you have the best possible experience with this smart, perky, incredibly loveable avian breed.

There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!

• Great Deals on CDs under $9.99

  New Releases, Bestsellers and Classic Albums all for under $10! Great Music for Everyone's Tastes!

• Great Deals on DVDs under $12.99

  New Releases, Bestsellers and Classic DVDs all for under $13! Great Movies, TV and DVD Specials for Everyone's Tastes!

• Great Deals on Books under $14.99

  New Releases, Bestsellers and Classic Books all for under $15! Great Reads for Everyone's Tastes!