Publisher's Synopsis
Senegal parrots make loyal, energetic companions, as long as they receive daily attention and care. By creating a healthy habitat, providing basic care, and offering companionship and attention, you can keep your bird happy and healthy.
This book contains the following chapters:
Senegal parrots
Description
Areas of a Senegal parrot
Character
Lifespan
How to choose the right bird
General criteria
How to purchase a healthy bird
Life with cage birds
Preparing your house for the newly arrived bird
The transportation of the bird
The new arrived bird's diet
The main diet of a Senegal parrot
How to train your bird
Talking and training
How to teach your bird not to bite
Learn to observe your bird`s body language
The anatomy of Senegal parrots
Respiratory organs
Digestive components
Urinary tract organs
Genital organs
The eyes
The ears
Cold season, hot season
How to care for your bird in the cold season
How to care for your bird in the hot season
Cleaning your bird's house
Cages and accessories
Cage location
Cages
Aviaries
Roofing
Toys and accessories
Breeding
How to maintain your bird's health
The first sign of disease
Few advice about how to keep your bird healthy
How to recognize the abnormal droppings
Feather picking and self-mutilation
Molting
How to choose the right avian vet
What should you know, when you inform your vet
How to catch and manipulate your bird without hurting it
How to take care of the beak and the nails of your bird
How to clip your bird`s wings
Bathing your bird
The special needs of the birds
Flying exercises
Bedding materials
The everyday life of birds
Inappropriate perches
Microchipping your bird
What you can do if your bird escapes outside
How to prevent the escape
What you can do if your bird has already escaped
First aid kit for your bird
How to hand feed a baby Senegal parrot
Aviary plants and shrubs
Plants that could cause intoxication to your bird
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