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Cockatiels "Light"
Not horrible, but a little light on some details, and very dated.Lots of photos, but my copy displayed colors that were unnatural and strange.I guess I just expected too much from a book of 126 pages...seemed more than adequate room to cover the basics.An average job at best.

Easy-To-Follow
From Back Cover: This book, illustrated with 126 full-color photos and drawings presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for cockatiels.
It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want - all given in an interesting and easy to read style. It includes housing, breeding, different varieties,
rare color varieties, exhibiting cockatiels, and the cockatiel as a household pet. ... Read more

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A concise guide to keeping these attractive parrot-like birds, now very popular. Breeding, management, colors available are some of the subjects covered in this informative book. It is well illustrated, including color. 101 Pages, Softcover. ... Read more

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An expert aviculturalist offers solutions to problems encountered in maintaining, feeding and breeding Cockatiels. ... Read more

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Discusses the selection and care of the parrotlike bird known as the cockatiel, including information on taxonomy, feeding, breeding, and showing. ... Read more

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This series reveals how to choose and care for the unusual or exotic pets that children aspire to keep. Features include housing and shelter, food and water and exercise; how to handle and train a pet correctly; and the appropriate diet for the pet and signs of ill-health. The books stress the importance of providing a stimulating environment and companionship, and of choosing the most appropriate breed or type of pet for a person's circumstances. ... Read more

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This little 32-page book offers a surprising amount of information for those new to keeping cockatiels. Coverage includes equipment, behavior, handling, nutrition, and breeding. A useful resource for new owners.

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Your First Cockatiel
About a week before I purchased my first cockatiel, a pet shop owner recomended that I read this book (I know now that he was just trying to get another sale)So i bought it for $... at his shop.I had already read numerous other books on cockatiels and other birds.But I thought that one more couldn't hurt.

It's a good deal for the couple bucks you have to pay for it, but the information it contains is limited.It has only 33 pages including the bibliography, and when the book is open and flat it's about the size of a standard computer peice of paper.If you just want basic information on caring for your bird then it's a good choice.But again there is little information.Every other page is a picture of a different kind of cockatiel.

I noticed that the information in this book contradicts information that I found in other books.For instance in my other books it says you should have a cage with a wired bottom so feces and old food can just drop to the collector below it, which makes a cleaner environment for your bird.Yet in this book it says that, "under natural conditions Cockatiels feed mostly on the ground.Therefore, Cockatiels should have access to the bottom of their cage.Metal grills recomended for hygenic reasons prevent this, and therefor should not be used."So the book is basically saying it's ok for your bird to walk around in it's feces and urine, because it's "natural" well i don't know about you but I disagree with it on that issue.

So if your short on cash and just need to know a little bit about cockatiels this would be a great read.But don't trust all the information given to you in it.My recomendation though is for you to splurge and buy a better and more informative book about cockatiels. ... Read more

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a book every breeder needs
Im a cockatiel breeder. I recommened this book, to anyone breeding or just wants a pet cockatiel. This is a excellent book, he talks about alot of things many other, cockatiel books, dont say anything about.

If you don't have this book,you NEED this book.
I am a Cockatiel breeder and I believe This is one of the best books on Cockatiels, it has everthing you need to know from new pet to breeding for color. I always recommend this book to my clients.If you have a Cockatiel or are thinking of getting one, get this book. ... Read more

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Please don't buy!
Seed feeding, done as advocated by this book, can take up to 20 years off your cockatiel's life!Modern references instruct bird owners to feed a diet of 30-50% seed, the remainder being pellets and table food.

There's also nothing on popular sandpaper perches (sold to reduce the need for nail clippings).These types of perches abrade the skin on the bird's feet and allow bacteria to enter into the bird.They should absolutely not be used, but the book doesn't say anything about that either.

Easily 10-STARS in pet care!
This is a comprehensive guide for new and prospective cockatiel owners.I found it very thorough, since it covers everything from preparing a cage to providing the healthiest and most nutritious foods.

The health care section, worth the price of the book alone, advises owners not only on treatment of injuries and diseases, but tells how to avoid problems in the first place.The illustrations are helpful.The stunning color photos are some of the most phenomenal I have ever seen in any pet book!

If that weren't enough for the average pet lover, there are also tips on breeding, training, and selecting these wonderful creatures!Enjoy! ... Read more

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Teenage detective Cher Locke solves the disappearance of Frank and Lloyd, the feathered mascots of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. ... Read more