{"product_id":"parakeets-for-dummies-isbn-9781119755241","title":"Parakeets For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are lots of perks to owning a parakeet (also known as a budgie). This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, \u003ci\u003eParakeets For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have. You'll also discover the best way to groom and train your parakeet and learn how to teach it to talk. And when your feathered friend appears to be under the weather, you can turn to this book to identify the symptoms of illness and know what to look for when choosing a vet for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover whether a parakeet is a good fit for your family, including any existing birds and other pets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruct a comfortable enclosure and prep your home so your bird can play safely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtect your parakeet from common dangers and avoidable illnesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeed your parakeet a healthy and varied diet to ensure a long and healthy life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis helpful handbook contains the latest tips and tools for parakeet care so your new family member will feel right at home right away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Introducing the Parakeet 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Parakeets: More Than Just Pretty, Whistling Birds 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Is a Parakeet Your Perfect Companion? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Finding and Selecting a Parakeet 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Home Tweet Home: Preparing for Your Parakeet 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Caring for Your Parakeet 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Polly Want a Cracker? 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She works with clients to heal strained relationships between themselves and their feathered friends. She has published 47 books, including more than 30 covering the care and training of exotic birds.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe the best parakeet parent of all time!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping a parakeet as a pet can be a joy. These little birds are a delight to observe and fun to interact with. When you’re ready to bring one home, \u003ci\u003eParakeets For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e reveals everything you need to know about helping your parakeet live its best life. 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