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The authors provide clear, concise information and opinions on virtually every major topic related to bird care, biology, breeding and behavior. Without resorting to the serious, "preachy" tone used by many who write about birds, especially parrots, they convey the importance of careful study before buying a bird, cleanliness when caring for birds and a host of other important topics. I especially enjoyed the book's lighthearted style and easy-to-understand instructions and advice and would recommend it to novice and experienced bird caregivers alike. It's fun to read while being highly informative and shows the authors' deep love of these intelligent, sensitive animals.
I feel like a dummy when I see that I have ordered three different dummy books in the last week. Like many books in this series, I find this book very easy to understand. The book covers a lot of topics without confusing the beginner bird owner with too much unnecessary information. The dummy series has more in depth books for specific birds like cockatiels, finches, parakeets, guitars, bird watching, parrots as well as many other pets, but unfortunately no conures. I would recommend this book for not only someone trying to decide if a bird is right for them but also for proud bird owners like myself. (4 Society/Bengalese Finches, 8 Zebra Finches, a newly acquired Cockatiel and counting.)
This is a book that can be read randomly, cover to cover, or used for reference. I would suggest all of the above. I actively sought out this volume after hearing my avian vet speak glowingly about author B. L. Speer. I am not disappointed, but I wonder if there have been changes since the 1999 printing. First time or veteran bird owners THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!!!!
Incredible how much I didn't know about birds. Very helpful book!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about keeping different kinds of birds. I is very well written so the average person can easily take in what they have read. I learned a tremendous amount of information from this book, a must have for anyone even remotely interested in keeping a bird.
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