African Grey Parrots

Among all parrot species, the African Grey is noted for its ability to speak following simple coaching. This book, an updated addition to Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manualsseries, advises on all aspects of African Grey health care, caging, training, nutrition, behavior, and more. Written primarily for prospective and inexperienced pet owners, as well as for older children who are learning about responsible pet care, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manualspresent basic pet care information. The many titles in this series cover all popular dog and cat breeds, bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, aquarium fish varieties, terrarium pets, and even reptiles, amphibians, and exotics. Each title features approximately 70 color photos and advises on acquiring an animal, housing, feeding, health care--and, where applicable, grooming and training.

Why Do Greys Act as They Do?	p. 5
Wild by Nature	p. 5
Highly Intelligent	p. 5
Not Domesticated Animals	p. 6
The Learning Process	p. 6
Feeding Habits	p. 8
Types of Greys	p. 8
Sexual Differences	p. 10
Breeding	p. 10
Rearing of the Young	p. 11
The Grey Personality	p. 12
Are Greys One-Person Birds?	p. 12
How Does This Relate to My Grey?	p. 14
Conservation, Aviculture, and Legislation	p. 16
Before Bringing Your Grey Home	p. 19
Are You a Grey Person?	p. 19
What Is the Ideal Age to Buy?	p. 19
Preparing the Home	p. 20
Indoor/Outdoor Flight Aviaries	p. 24
Household Dangers	p. 24
Family Introductions	p. 26
The Purchase Decision	p. 27
Getting to Know Your Grey	p. 29
Surviving the First Few Days	p. 29
Setting Routines	p. 29
Dealing with Fears	p. 31
Clumsiness and How to Help It	p. 31
Cuddling	p. 32
Developmental Stages	p. 33
HOW-TO: Read Body Language	p. 38
Teaching Your Grey Everyday Living Skills	p. 41
Forms of Teaching	p. 41
Teaching to Talk	p. 42
Teaching to Play	p. 44
Then There Are Games!	p. 47
Teaching to Shower	p. 48
Broadcasting	p. 49
Bird Sitters	p. 50
Take Your Grey with You	p. 51
HOW-TO: Handle Your Grey	p. 52
Some Behavior Basics	p. 55
The Power of Attention	p. 55
Original Cause	p. 56
Working on Negative Behaviors	p. 57
Screaming	p. 60
Biting Behavior	p. 61
Feather Picking	p. 62
Finding the Right Avian Behavior Consultant	p. 64
Rehabilitating Greys	p. 67
The Behavior Tunnel	p. 87
Avoiding Phobic Reactions	p. 71
Teaching Your Grey to Eat a Healthy Diet	p. 73
Creating Your Grey's Daily Meal Plan	p. 76
Teaching Your Grey to Eat Healthy Foods	p. 79
Vitamin A Deficiencies	p. 80
Appropriate Calcium Levels	p. 81
"Cold Tukey" Conversion Never Works!	p. 81
The Veterinary Experience	p. 83
Choosing the Right Veterinarian	p. 83
What to Expect in a Health Exam	p. 83
Nutritional Deficiencies	p. 87
Early Warning Signs	p. 87
Fractures	p. 89
Burns	p. 89
HOW-TO: Emergencies	p. 90
Information	p. 92
Index	p. 94
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