Table of Contents
Foreword
Klaus Beckmann
Martina Beckmann
The early days
Things to consider before acquiring parrots
Acquiring Gray Parrots
Accommodations
Our bird habitat
Diet and nutrition
Pellet food
Nutritional supplements
My feeding patterns
Annotations regarding fruit and vegetables
Household hazards
Hygiene and Precautions
Pests in Birdseed
Mice
Martens
Peanuts
Improper focus on humans
Socialization
The socialization process
Trust between humans and animals
Raising Parrots
Talking Gray Parrots
“Biting” parrots
Body language
Plucking
Our approach to breeding
Breeding Gray Parrots
Diseases
Strengthening the immune system
Happy parrots
Theory & real life
Sexual characteristics
How much should Gray Parrots weigh?
Closing Statement
