A Guide to Grey Parrots as Pet and Aviary Birds (Soft Cover)
Rosemary Low, one of the world's most prolific avian authors, presents this comprehensive title which ABK Publications regard as the essential reference for all owners of Grey Parrots, whether they are pets or breeders. Comprehensive information on the Grey Parrot in the Wild and as a Companion Bird makes this title a valuable reference for any owner of such an intelligent bird. 168-pages in beautiful colour feature African and Congo Grey Parrots.
| CONTENTS | |
| History | African Grey Parrots as Companion Birds |
| In the Wild | Selection and Purchase |
| Worldwide Trade | Preparing a Home for your New Pet |
| Subspecies and Physical Characteristics | Enrichment and Mental Stimulation |
| Grey Parrots in Captivity | Foraging and Toy |
| Accommodation for Breeding Pairs | FlighT |
| Outdoor Aviaries | Behaviour Training |
| Indoor Breeding Cages | General Care |
| Security | Nail |
| Breeding of Grey Parrots | Beak |
| Colony Breeding | Wing |
| Selecting Breeding Pairs | Microchipping |
| Minimising Disease Risks | Travelling |
| Diets | Pet Characteristics and Traits |
| Nesting | Talking and Mimicry |
| Development | Parrot Behaviour |
| Feather Plucking of Young | Dominance |
| Breeder Experiences | Punishment |
| Handrearing of Grey Parrots | Rewards |
| Environment | Common Behavioural Problems |
| Chicks | Screaming |
| Feeding | Feather Plucking |
| Temperatures | Disease and Disorders |
| Development | Dietary Deficiencies |
| Weight | Disinfection |
| Weaning | Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease |
| Socialisation | Poisons |
| A Healthy Diet for the Grey Parrot | Parasites |
| Seeds | |
| Pellets | |
| Fruits and Vegetables | |
| Sprouts | |
| Nuts | |
| Grit and Vitamins and Minerals |