Cockatiels For Dummies
by Diane Grindol

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Book Review: Wonderful for the new bird owner.....
Summary: 5 Stars

Over the past few weeks, I've been seeking all the information I can find about cockatiels. Although my daughter and daughter-in-law have pet birds (love birds, parakeets, and a dove) none of us knows much about cockatiels. Diane Grindol's approach to happy and healthy cockatiels includes advice about preventative health care maintenance, but she also provides plenty of suggestions for ways to bond with your bird. She gets down to the nitty gritty with: what to feed your bird and why; how to maintain his or her cage; why wing clipping, toenail trimming, and other grooming matters; what it means when a bird molts; how to distinguish between nutritious and poisonous plants; how to avoid bird hazards like scented candles, the toilet bowl and Teflon-lined pans; what to do if your boy bird masturbates on his food cup; and how to avoid reproduction without stressing the female, but the best tips involve how to have a good relationship with your birds.

Grindol's book is perfect for a novice like me who knows plenty about wild birds but precious little about caged birds (actually two cages since the male was a bit hen-pecked so he spends part of the daylight hours in a separate establishment). So far, I am doing really well with my feathered friends who have a place of honor next to my PC (but far enough away they won't be radiated). If you're thinking about getting a bird, I suggest you read the DUMMIES book first. Birds require much more time than a cat, but for me it's worth it.

Summary of Cockatiels For Dummies

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.

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