The Conure: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Please Read This Book Before Buying a Pet Conure!
  • Not the best Conure book at Amazon...
  • GREAT book for a new Conure owner!
  • Every Conure owner should have this book
  • Everything about you wanted to know about Conure's and more!
The Conure: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Julie Rach
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 087605226X

Product Description

This is our ninth set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books that pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a happy, healthy pet. All books contain information on: feeding grooming housing health care what to expect from the pet basic training As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction in the books is from experts (people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time). Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.Conures are entertaining and agile birds with stunning colors. The unique characteristics of this bird have made them soar in popularity in recent years. Julie Rach, from Carlsbad, California, was an editor at Bird Talk magazine for several years.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Please Read This Book Before Buying a Pet Conure!.......2006-05-07

This is a great intro to Conures for people who are thinking of adopting one. It gives a write up on 25 different species of Conures. It gives a nice over view of what Conure species might be right for you by mentioning noise levels and habits like prone to chewing or feather plucking. It is pretty good in mentioning the responsibilites that come with bird ownership. I think this is important for everyone to know before getting a bird of any kind! The book did get into all kinds of care items to from medical to feeding to grooming and even some tricks & games training.

My favorite part was learning that some Conures will actually sleep on their backs in their food dishes! (HAHA) Other good tips included how to administer meds if you have a sick bird. It gave me some good basic tips.

Things I didn't agree with is not kissing your bird on it's beak and feeding it some low-fat dairy (I don't give my birds any dairy) but to be fair the book did say only a tiny bit because they lack the enzymes to digest dairy. As for the beak thing, I understand the point about human siliva being bad for birds but I certainly don't slobber on my birds!

Overall, I would recommend reading this book if you are thinking of getting a Conure, you just got a Conure and you need to know what to do, or you have one and just can't get enough info on them. It is somewhat basic for any of you that are already experience bird owners though.

Note: Consider visiting a local bird rescue if you are considering a pet bird!

4 out of 5 stars Not the best Conure book at Amazon..........2004-12-15

When I bought this book, I also purchased Conure books by Anne Watkins and Matthew Vriends. GUIDE TO CONURE is not the best of the three, in my opinion. However, that said, if this is the book you can find then get it and use it. The book is a hard back whereas the others are soft covered books (if that matters), and Rach covers all the basics regarding food, shelter, health issues, etc. In fact, you could use much of the material in her book for any bird's care. She also includes a nice section on the various types of Conures and sections on Conure health that cover issues of concern to this species in particular as well as things to beware of if your Conure is a "free-flight" bird.

Rach includes a nice long section on cage selection as does Watkins. If you haven't given much thought to the cage you should. Conures can be messy birds and you want to buy something big enough to house your guy made of a substance he can't dismantle that is relatively easy to clean. This means you must think about the cage in terms of space considerations and weight. When the FedEX guy delivered my conure's cage he accused me of ruining his health. There are great cages available, but you should consider the cost of the cage and it's accessories when you buy your bird. Rach's book will help you reflect on these and other issues


5 out of 5 stars GREAT book for a new Conure owner!.......2003-11-13

I LOVE this book because most other books on Conures put WAY to much focus on breeding, which is good if you are an avid breeder, but can be a pain if you keep, or want to keep, a Conure as a pet. When I was thinking of getting a Conure, I bought one book, it told me SO little, then I bought another, same stuff said, in a different form, THEN I found this book, and that made me deicide on a Sun Conure, I would recommend it to people who are considering getting a bird the most, it tells you what might happen if you get a Conure, it doesn't try to mask the fact that Conures are VERY high need birds, if there is anything wrong with it is that the author doesn't seem to call a bird a he or a she, its weird, but WHO(???) cares, sometimes when I write I make it them problems, and it is understood, so that didn't bother me, but I had to find at least 1 thing wrong with it, and that was all I could think of!
Hope this helps!!!

5 out of 5 stars Every Conure owner should have this book.......2001-12-28

My family and I have two parakeets and two cockatiels; they are such energetic members of the family and are so loved that we decided to add another bird - you guessed it, a conure. When we brought our Jenday conure home (at 12 weeks old), we had little knowledge of how to take care of a "larger" bird - that is, until we bought and read Julie Rach's fabulous book. It is written in such an easy, friendly style that it's almost addictive to read - and add to this all the up-to-the-minute information on care and proper diet - it's the Conure Bible! We don't hesitate for a moment to say - GO OUT AND GET THIS BOOK!! You and your conure(s) will be glad you did!

5 out of 5 stars Everything about you wanted to know about Conure's and more!.......2001-10-05

This is a truly informative book. I was leary about buying this book. Some of the other books i bought seemed to be written for idiots, and i was bored quickly. This one answered all of my questions and went into hard to find detail. I highly recommend this to people who own other birds and are already experienced in bird keeping. It is not just the basics, but the odd things that apply to just Conures. BUY THIS!
The Conure Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Book
  • good introductory stuff but not enough solid info
  • EXCELLENT & COMPLETE MANUAL FOR FIRST TIME OR EXPERIENCED CONURE OWNERS
  • Great Book for Beginner Bird Owners!
  • Good overall conure manual
The Conure Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)
Anne C. Watkins
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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Product Features:
  • Full of Information
  • Great Read

ASIN: 0764127837

Product Description

The handbook contains more pages, text, color photos, and detailed pet-care advice. Conures, which belong to the parrot family, come in several species, and are available in many sizes and colors. This book advises on selecting, feeding, caging, health care, and understanding the conure?s body and vocal language.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2007-08-04

Book was very good and informative. Order received very quick - within 5 days. Thank you.

3 out of 5 stars good introductory stuff but not enough solid info.......2007-05-17

This is a nice book for someone who is THINKING about gettin a conure. There is plenty there about different kinds of conures, what kind of behavior to expect, what type of cage to get, etc. Unfortunately, if you already have one, there isn't enough solid, tested information on things like symptoms and behaviors, things that are keys to understanding what your bird needs. I was hoping to see something on how to get rid of bad behaviors, how to properly interact with the bird to avoid them, but found very little on that. I'd also like to see some in-line references to other reading material - instead I ended up spending barely an hour reading this book and put it away with almost as many questions as I had before.

5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT & COMPLETE MANUAL FOR FIRST TIME OR EXPERIENCED CONURE OWNERS.......2007-01-29

This is a great manual for any conure owner. I own several books regarding conures & this is the only one I like so much it has prompted me to share my feelings in regards to its contents!

Contains great, practical, need to know, want to know, should know info for novices & pros alike. This book contains info on everything from selecting a conure to feeding (including highlighted, bulleted lists of treats & danger foods), health & hygiene (including how to clip wings & nails), cage sizes/accessories, living w/ Conures, behaviour & training.

I lived on a farm growing up & worked for a veterinarian who specialized in exotics (we saw & treated a lot of birds) so I consider myself to be relatively knowledgable about most animals & I was still quite impressed with this book!

5 out of 5 stars Great Book for Beginner Bird Owners! .......2007-01-17

I thought this book was great for all conure owners, or if you are considering a conure. The information given was on the basics like feeding, housing, illnesses; what to watch out for. Foods, do's and don'ts....DON'T feed your conure avocado, it will kill your bird! I wouldn't have known this if I didn't research. I highly recommend this book if you are considering owning any type of conure!
GREAT BOOK with GREAT INFO!

4 out of 5 stars Good overall conure manual.......2006-11-14

This book does a good job at covering many aspects of the conure family. Detailed are the different species, thoughts about purchasing and housing consideration, daily maintenance and basic behavior modifications.

If you're thinking about obtaining a conure or general information, this is a great 1st read.
Taming and Training Conures
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Outdated information
  • A Good Source for Conure Behavior Information.
  • the book is excellent and very helpfull on how to deal with
Taming and Training Conures
Risa Teitler
Manufacturer: Thomasson Grant & Howell
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ASIN: 0876668422

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Outdated information.......2000-01-27

This book was probably good for the time it was written (1981, according to the copyright), but it is really substandard in light of nearly 2 decades of further research into bird behavior. The first half of the book is about choosing a bird, caging and nutritional requirements, and grooming (wing and nail clipping). The remainder of the book is a cursory look at basic taming (of wild-caught birds, which isn't really an issue since importing birds has been outlawed for several years), and a brief explanation of how to train. If you want a good resource for training, you'd be better off with a more current book on behavior modification (try Mattie Sue Athan's books, for example). This book is mis-titled, and should not pretend to be a real "training" book. On the bright side, it has quite a few wonderful pictures of conures.

4 out of 5 stars A Good Source for Conure Behavior Information........1999-09-06

This was a good book, however there was more a theatrical feel for the type of training that was covered. Also, it didn't really cover many types of training, more accurately, it suggesting what could be done--often telling you ways of playing up natural instinctive behaviors, verses training new behaviors. Philosophically I didn't agree with much of the approach used, but as with many things, it is how you view your relationship with your companion bird. A good addition to your library in any event. These birds are complex and all of the information you can find should be read.

5 out of 5 stars the book is excellent and very helpfull on how to deal with.......1999-02-20

excellent book! It gives you a lot of good advice to train your new bird pet.
Conures
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Conures by Tony Silva
  • More info
  • A good book on the general care and species of conures.
Conures
Tony Silva , and Barbara Kotlar
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0866227393

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Conures by Tony Silva.......2007-08-24

Quite a nice book to read but so far out of date to really be a waste of time for the breeder or anybody seriously considering breeding conures. The Author had not heard of DNA sexing which is now the considered norm. This fact immediately made the book obsolete as far as I was concerned.

2 out of 5 stars More info.......2000-06-28

This is a good book in some of it's own ways. I think it should have more info about each of the different conures. I own a pair of green cheeks and they are not rare nor are they expensive. They are the cheapest of the conures. Also they are really sweet and not loud at all. They do get nippy in thier older age. The over all of the book was pretty nice though.

4 out of 5 stars A good book on the general care and species of conures........1998-06-19

I found this book was very nice to have before I got my Peachfront, it was very informative about the different species and their desirable and undesirable traits. It also helped to decide what cage and supplies to buy. Don't let this be your sole source of information, however, after getting your conure.
Conures (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Conures by Carol Frischmann - GREAT!
Conures (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
Carol Frischmann
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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ASIN: 0793837707

Book Description

Learn how to care for these lovable birds, including feeding, housing, grooming, and fun activities that appeal to their playful nature.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Conures by Carol Frischmann - GREAT!.......2007-07-29

Conures (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) is a great book. Full of good and helpful information. I sat and read it cover to cover. I am now going back and highlighting the information that really stood out. This book is great for overall information and detailed day-to-day care and interaction. I would recommend this book to anyone who owns or plans to purchase a conure for a pet/companion. Excellent resource.
Conures Complete Owner's Manual
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Informative but Unfocused (Where were the editors?)
  • Not for the average Joe
  • Dutch aviculturist and bird vet......
  • Out dated, Breeding orientend.
  • Outdated info., Not informative for captive/handfed birds!
Conures Complete Owner's Manual
Matthew M. Vriends Ph.D.
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764110381

Book Description

This handsomely illustrated book gives you a wealth of information on bird purchase, caging,, health care, and much more. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for other animal hobbyists. Advice and instruction covers purchase, equipment, general care and maintenance, and much more. Texts emphasize the basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced owners and hobbyists will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Informative but Unfocused (Where were the editors?).......2007-07-29

If I may, I'd like to start off this review by sharing pertinent background information. First off, birds have been part of my life for 28 years. Birds varieties with which I am personally familiar include Amazon parrot, lovebird, cockatiel, and my all-time favorite, the budgerigar (better known as a parakeet). Second, I have a background as a writer. As a result, what you are about to read in criticism of "Conures: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual", does not reflect exclusively on the author, who is obviously very knowledgeable and competent, but primarily on the seemingly incompetent editors of this reference guide.

The editors of this work, which are not named, have failed to determine the angle (focus) they would like the author to concentrate upon, and hence this highly credentialed ornithologist and zoologist, Dr. Matthew M. Vriends, attempts to cover too much ground in too few chapters. The title page boasts that the reader will learn "Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, and Behavior", but it just doesn't deliver. Instead, the author spends a great deal of time delving into a subject that few bird owners will find useful: breeding.

Initially, the book starts out very simplistically by addressing very basic aspects of bird care that will be of little use to anyone who has ever owned a bird (keep water dishes clean, provide toys, offer your bird a variety of fruits and vegetables, etc.). This is all well and good if the purpose of the book is to educate the pet bird newbie. With minimal transition, however, the author goes off on a tangent on conure courtship practices, which should have been reserved for the appropriately titled chapter, "Breeding South American Conures". Apparently it did not occur to the editors that the average bird owner will not become a breeder, or that if a bird owner opts to breed at all, he or she is likely to seek out dedicated reference material.

To illustrate the author's scattered but seemingly entrenched fixation on breeding, the subject is first broached in the second chapter, "Housing, Care, And Management" (regarding nesting boxes), and is visited again in the fourth chapter, "Understanding Conures" (regarding the aforementioned courtship rituals), and again in a dedicated chapter, "Breeding South American Conures". While the subject of breeding is not entirely without merit in a book that touts itself as an all-inclusive guide to conures, at a very minimum the former references should have been grouped with the latter.

Overall, this reference presents a disjointed mixture of simplistic and advanced information with little attention paid to intermediate questions or concerns (paying comparatively little attention to the number of illnesses and environmental hazards to watch out for, for example).

Most notably, the book failed to answer the most basic of question: How long, on average, do conures live?

The second critical flaw is in not advising would-be conure owners to buy a hand-fed or hand-raised conure whenever possible to ensure that the bird will bond with humans, and will not be overly fearful or aggressive (inclined to bite).

The third flaw is that the book advises in the first chapter, "Acquisition of Stock" to turn to the last chapter, "South American Conure Species", for information related to "which types are best suited to be kept as household pets without too many difficulties". Unfortunately, there is very little information in this section to satisfy this promise, and with respect to many species the answers are entirely ignored.

The fourth flaw takes place in the fourth chapter, "Understanding Conures". If it were to remain true to its title, the chapter should have included more on the psychology of conures. The book leaves virtually untouched, for instance, causes or solutions for screaming, how to prevent birds from becoming finger biters (effective training methods), the suitability of these birds around other pets or children, what is considered dangerously hot/cold for an indoor vs. outdoor conure, the dangers posed by bacteria from cats or human saliva, aerosol sprays, air fresheners, nonstick cookware, West Nile virus, etc. (To the author's credit, there is a sidebar on toxic indoor and outdoor plants, however.)

The fifth and last chapter dedicated to "South American Conure Species", contains the final glaring omission. I fully expected to see specific notes on how to identify gender or approximate age -- relevant because my new family member is a Half-Moon Conure that flew up to a neighbor who, in turn, gave it to me -- and yet there were no comments on age determination, and very little sexing information beyond various invasive methods such as endoscopy or DNA testing, which are described in chapter four. Devoting an entire chapter at the conclusion of the book to species-specific information -- which consists mostly of trivia-like tidbits pertaining to native habitats -- while neglecting to mention gender clues such as male vs. female coloration patterns, for example, was a poor judgment call, in my opinion.

In all fairness, a book of this length, at 106 pages excluding the index, cannot be all things to all people.* That reality, in particular, underscores the value of choosing a focus and sticking to it -- yet Barron's Educational Series, Inc. editors failed to target the book to a specific type of reader or market.

None of this is to say that this book neglects to impart valuable information. In fact, it touches upon almost every remaining issue of interest -- from identifying a healthy bird (e.g. healthy conures generally sleep on one foot), to the difference between an outdoor aviary, indoor aviary and a "bird room", to what size of perch is best suited for their feet. Unfortunately, this work misses some of the obvious questions and over-emphasizes some of the matters that are of less interest to non-breeders or new owners. Finally, I found at least one aspect of the author's advice questionable: bathing a bird in dish soap in preparation for a bird show. If you are going to forcefully wash a bird at all, why not advocate less harsh or toxic cleansers, or at least those that are less likely to sting or burn, such as baby-safe products?

In conclusion, I am sorry to note that the Internet is a better resource for information about conures, which is a sad reality because reference book sales will increasingly suffer in this Internet age until, that is, publishers figure out how to offer reference material that is more informative and engaging than the average Website posted by amateurs or volunteer experts. With stiff competition from armchair enthusiasts, often at no cost, publishers must take extraordinary care to ensure that their subject matter is exceptionally well organized, carefully targeted, and clearly written by a professional writer who has anticipated the questions readers will ask so as to avoid the meandering or repetitive style associated with novice writers, be they academic experts who have a tendency to come across as impersonal, overly technical or dry (without proper editorial oversight), or Website-running hobbyists who are often conversational and informal in tone, yet lacking in credible credentials.

Bottom line? If you want an introduction to specific information about breeding conures, this book will offer more information than you might otherwise expect from its all-inclusive title, "Conures: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual". If, on the other hand, you wish to learn generalized information about training techniques, or the ownership pros and cons of specific conure varieties (including lifespan), look elsewhere.


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* As of this writing, Amazon's description states that the book is 64 pages, which is incorrect. There are a total of 111 pages in this guide.

2 out of 5 stars Not for the average Joe.......2005-09-06

I have to agree with most of what's been said here. I have two wonderful hand-reared black-tailed conures as pets - now this species is virtually unheard-of in captivity, so I bought this book on the strength of the 'detailed species descriptions' advertised. What a slap in face! Apparently my birds are simply 'similar to maroon-bellied conures, but ...not as interesting' (exact quotation). The book is written from a breeder's point of view, and a breeder stuck two decades ago for that matter. There is a strangely impersonal tone to the whole book, which some pet owners who don't see their birds as liquid assets may find off-putting. I certainly did. However, the many photos are good, which earns it the extra star.

3 out of 5 stars Dutch aviculturist and bird vet.............2004-12-15

Perhaps because of his background as a breeder of various species of domestic (pet birds) and experience as a bird vet, I find Matthew Viends' books tend to slant toward the physical care and breeding birds. He maintains outdoor aviaries, which can be much more of a challenge than a simple cage in a third floor apartment. So, if you only read Vriends you might become overly concerned about health issues and nest boxes.

On the other hand Vriends' books are very informative,including this volume on Conures. He informs the reader about health matters, so that if you do experience a bird who is 'under the weather' you won't panic.

If you are seriously contemplating buying your first Conure, you might want to read Anne Watkins book on Conures and use Vriends book to complement topics dealing with Conure health and feeding issues.

To pellet or not to pellet...Vriends covers this topic and I find it timely as my new Conure (who was formerly owned by a kind lady) is fond of Zupreme Conure pellets (except purple..he apparently does not like grape). You can drive yourself crazy trying to feed your feathered pal all the correct veggies, egg yolk seed mix, minerals, cuttlebone, etc. (and I do this) or you can think about pellets. (My birds get a great assortment of greens and most of them also have pellets with or in lieu of their seed mix.) It is comforting to know that a vet and breeder of Vriends' stature is supportive of pellet use.

1 out of 5 stars Out dated, Breeding orientend........2003-11-13

There is to much focus on breeding Conure's, the info there is about keeping a Conure as a pet is outdated, I would reccomend the book on Conure's by Julie Rach instead!
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2 out of 5 stars Outdated info., Not informative for captive/handfed birds!.......2001-03-18

This book was obviously written at a time when most Conures were imported from the wild and not captive bred or handfed. A large portion of this book deals with how to acclimate and taim a wild or unfriendly bird. Furthermore this book is not a good companion for the Conure owner looking to find information on a particular species. Many of the species covered in this book are not even avalible as pets or to be imported into the U.S. When I finally came to the section on the bird I was interested in purchasing all I found were the physical characteristics with nothing about its general temperment as a pet. This was hardly helpful as I knew exactly what the bird looked like but little else. Another topic of no use to me was the detailed information on the breeding of Conures. I am looking for a better source of information and would not reccommend this book to the average pet owner.
Conures: Everything About Purchase, Housing, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Diseases (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Conures: Everything about Purchasing, etc....
  • Incomplete information for conures just as pets
  • Not a great information source for keeping companion birds.
  • My Review
  • Photos excellent. Not geared for the pet bird owner.
Conures: Everything About Purchase, Housing, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Diseases (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Matthew M. Vriends
Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
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ASIN: 0812048806

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Conures: Everything about Purchasing, etc...........2000-05-13

This book is to helpful in your curiosity about the kinds of conures there are & how to house them but hardly any info. is given on how to understand they're personality or on their habits & how to explore them further.

3 out of 5 stars Incomplete information for conures just as pets.......1999-08-31

This book is a good source for those who are looking for information on basic care and breeding of conures. However, it gives little information on keeping Conures as pets. There are almost no training tips given.

3 out of 5 stars Not a great information source for keeping companion birds........1999-08-20

This is not of great value to the average companion bird owner. It is geared mainly to the individual interested in breeding and setting up a breeding avaiary. There is very scant info on personality and characteristics. As most info is for breeding purposes,all cage and care requirements are written for at least 2 birds. Almost all info is provided concerning wild caught, or nearly adult-parent reared offspring. As it is so easy to locate a good breeder that hand rears young, this is of little use. This book did not meet my needs, but would be useful to a perspective breeder of Sun Conures.

3 out of 5 stars My Review.......1999-08-09

This book is great for those who have just purchased their new conure. There are beautiful illustrations and many colored photos. But the book is mostly about breeding and it contained words that weren't really clear. It should have had more tips on training the bird. But other than those, i would say that it would be a good book to buy.

3 out of 5 stars Photos excellent. Not geared for the pet bird owner........1999-08-08

I am a pet bird owner looking for info about behavior specfic to conures. I felt this book was primarily adressing those who want to get into breeding of birds. The photos were excellent. I have a green eyed conure, she is delightful and while green, the edges of her feathers are rimmed with a lighter green. She is beautiful and personable, contrary to the book's opinion of this type of conure.
Conure: Your Happy Healthy Pet
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The most comprehensive book on conures
Conure: Your Happy Healthy Pet
Julie Rach Mancini
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0471747149

Book Description

Your Happy Healthy Pet

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs—now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!

Outgoing, cheerful, inquisitive little acrobats, conures are entertaining companion birds. They're small in size, but big in personality. This guide helps you make your conure a part of your family, with information on:

Conures are often cuddly and almost always wonderfully affectionate, so you'll get a lot of love from your little feathered friend!

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Illustrated in full color, this guide shows owners how to keep these popular South and Central American parrots happy and healthy.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive book on conures.......2007-07-13

Although this book does not have the answer to a lot of questions conure owners may have it is by far the most comprehensive book on these birds.
Conures: A Guide to Caring for Your Conure (Complete Care Made Easy)
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    The Professional's Book of Conures (Professionals Book)
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Entering into a life of a Conure
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    Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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    ASIN: 0866224211

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars out-of-date.......2003-10-18

    Although it's been moderately updated in the 1990s, this book is still out of date and of minimal use for a first-time conure owner, let alone a 3-year veteran like me. The book will help you to identify the types of conures out there, but is no longer accurate about which particular species you are likely to find in the companion bird world. The photographs are obviously from the 1970s and some of poor quality. The book still assumes a largely seed-diet, or a home-made blend of fruits, vegetables, breads, monkey-chow, etc., rather than the various pelleted diets available which can be supplemented with fresh foods regularly. It talks about wild-caught birds, when no one should have a wild-caught rather than a domestically bred or rescued bird these days. Overall this was a disappointing book and I can't recommend it at this date in 2003. We need a new book on conures with good health, diet, behavior, and tips for raising these birds. You'll do better with a book less specifically on the conure. Diane Grinwold's -Cockatiels for Dummies_ book is one of the best I've seen--avoiding heavy emphasis on breeding rather than companion birds, covering a range of behaviors and early best practices, and resisting the urge to fall into cutesiness like the Sally Blanchard books. Before you bring home one of these birds, read widely in books and on the web, use common sense (there's lots of mistaken information out there), find a good Avian vet and ask some questions, talk w/ breeders and other pet owners.

    1 out of 5 stars Help.......2000-06-01

    I am looking for information also on pategonian parrots.I have a 1 year old that I have had for about 6 months. I have not bought this book but would like to know if it has the information I want

    5 out of 5 stars Entering into a life of a Conure.......1999-11-28

    Please HELP! I am a new owner of a 3month old Pategonian Conure which is VERY rare in South Africa and I urgently need some info on training, feeding, its naure, its history etc. PLEASE can someone out there assist me. This would be much appreciated as I only got him today and am not able to find any info regarding 'my baby'. Kind regards, Karen email: hoho@global.co.za

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