{"product_id":"birds-for-dummies-isbn-9781119643227","title":"Birds For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBenefit from a full-color guide to pet birds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right bird based on your budget and lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a bird-friendly environment that minimizes noise and mess\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBond with your winged pet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready for your love of birds to take flight, this book has everything you need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Birds 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Birds and Humans: It’s Only Natural! 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Narrowing the Choices 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Deciding on a Bird of Your Own 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Caring for Your Bird 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Preparing for Your Bird’s Arrival 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Starting Your Bird Off Right 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The New Art, Science, and Fun of Feeding Birds Right 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Beyond Food and Water: Bird Basics 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Keeping Your Bird Healthy 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: How Birds Work: The Short Course 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: A Preventive Care Approach to Your Bird’s Health 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Your Bird in Sickness — and Back to Health 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Lifelong Care for Your Bird 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Living Happily with Your Bird 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Behavior 101: Getting to “Good Bird!” 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Living in a Multiple-Bird Household 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Caring for Chickens and Other Backyard Poultry 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Bird Myths Debunked 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Steps to a Healthy Bird 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Bird 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten (Or So) Must-See Avian Websites 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Best Birds for Beginners 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Common Dangers to Your Bird’s Life 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Disaster-Planning Tips for Bird Lovers 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Resources 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 387\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian L. Speer, DVM,\u003c\/b\u003e is the owner and director of the Medical Center for Birds in Oakley, California, and an active member in and former president of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. \u003cb\u003eKim Campbell Thornton\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing about animals since 1985 and is a recipient of multiple awards from the Cat Writers Association, Dog Writers Association of America, and American Society of Journalists and Authors. \u003cb\u003eGina Spadafori\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eDogs For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCats For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right bird for your lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your bird fit and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBond with your feathered friend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet your love of birds take flight\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you take a bird under your wing, you find out that they're intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. 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