The Parakeet Handbook

Pet Handbooks

by Annette Wolter

These fascinating birds are green as they are found in their native Australian environment, but selective breeding in captivity has resulted in a stunning variety of colors. Here is virtually everything a prospective parakeet owner needs to know about keeping one or more of these birds. Titles in B.E.S. popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have high quality, full-color photos, instructive line drawings, and run to an average of approximately 140 pages or more.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book to read if you're considering adopting a parakeet. The author is a biologist and parakeet enthusiast, so you get not only tips on how to take care of your pet, but also information about the birds in the wild. (I didn't realized budgies still lived in the wild in Australia!) If I decide to get another parakeet, I will definitely keep this book around for reference--the author lists typical symptoms and remedies for illnesses and nutritional deficiencies that a pet owner might encounter.

[Cg School · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very helpful book when I got my parakeet. I love this book because when my parakeet got sick I usedthis book to help him get better.