Why Does My Parrot…? ()

£9.99

Why Does My Parrot…? is an established classic that has provided valuable guidance for decades. Now updated and revised Rosemary Low explains the common problems that parrot owners encounter, such as biting, feather plucking and screaming. Drawing on her decades of experience, and using her relationship with a parrot she kept for nearly forty years as examples, Rosemary Low demystifies parrot behaviour. A parrot's relationship with its owner is the key to its behaviour, and Rosemary Low uses the basic elements of parrot psychology to explain problem behaviour as well as a basis for solutions to that behaviour. Parrots are emotionally complex, and social, animals, with excellent memories, whose behaviour is influenced by past experiences, while their empathy with their owners can be the cause of problems as much as making them the perfect companions. Parrots are individuals but Rosemary Low's unrivalled experience makes her the ideal guide to explaining parrot psychology. Why Does My Parrot…? comes in an easy-to-use A-Z format, it is a practical and authoritative guide for owners of all levels of experience who are looking for a happy and harmonious relationship with their parrot.

SKU: 9780285643055

Description

Parrots are sensitive creatures whose intelligence is often grossly underrated and, as a result, frequently exhibit behavior that is misunderstood by their owners. This reference guide to owning a parrot answers questions about problems and tensions between these feathered creatures and their owners. The basic elements of parrot psychology are explained, as are environmental factors that can cause biting, screaming, and feather plucking. Case studies of specific relationships are used to illustrate both good and bad examples of the pet/owner relationship.

This practical and helpful book draws on Rosemary Low's unrivalled experience to provide valuable guidance for parrot owners of any level. Using the basic elements of parrot psychology and behaviour, problem behaviour is explained and solutions are offered. Using an easy-to-use A-Z format, this book will demystify every problem a parrot owner will come across, such as biting, screaming and feather plucking.