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Tables of Contents for Parakeets
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Considerations Before Buying
5
8
Male or Female?
6
1
One Bird or a Pair?
6
1
Plumage Colors
7
1
Cage Placement
7
3
A Change of Scene
10
3
Purchase Tips
13
8
Where to Buy Parakeets
13
1
Important Considerations
13
1
The Cage
14
1
The Band
15
1
Other Needs
15
3
Beyond the Basics
18
3
Gradual Adjustment
21
8
The New Home
21
1
Arranging the Cage
21
1
The First Few Hours
21
1
Night Rest
22
1
Developing Trust
22
4
How-To: Bathing
26
3
Daily Care
29
16
Flying Free
29
1
A Bird Tree
30
2
A Bird-proof Room
32
2
Table: Dangers for Your Parakeet
34
1
Plants in the Bird Room
35
1
Boredom is Harmful
35
1
Popular Toys
36
1
Stimulating Play
37
1
Keeping Busy When Alone
38
1
Intimate Togetherness
38
1
A Talent for Talking
39
1
Intelligence
40
1
A Second Parakeet
41
1
Hygiene
42
1
Schedule of Chores
42
1
Care During Vacation
43
2
The Proper Diet
45
12
Diet in the Wild
45
1
Seed-The Basic Staple
45
1
Pellets
46
1
Drinking Water
47
1
Vegetables and Fruit
47
2
Minerals and Trace Elements
49
1
Herbs and Wild Plants
50
1
Enriching the Diet
50
2
Eating from the Table
52
2
Important Points About Diet
54
1
Converting to Fresh Food
55
2
Health Concerns
57
8
The Sick Parakeet
57
1
Veterinarian Visits
57
1
Medication
58
1
Infrared Light Treatment
58
1
Table: Health Problems at a Glance
59
3
Diseases and Health Problems
62
3
Breeding and Offspring
65
8
Is It a True Pair?
65
1
Compatibility
65
1
Courtship Displays
65
1
Owners and Breeding
66
4
How-To: Breeding
70
3
Understanding Parakeets
73
10
Typical Movements
73
1
Typical Activities
74
2
Typical Capabilities
76
1
The Nature of Their Skills
77
1
General Description
78
1
Nomadic Life
78
1
Misconceptions
79
1
Breeding in the Wild
79
1
Incubation
80
1
Life in a Flock
81
2
Information
83
1
Addresses and References
83
1
Index
84