The Following Are In The Order First Recommended:

COMPANION PARROT HANDBOOK - by S. Blanchard
Our most highly recommended book. Using nurturing guidance to create the best companion parrot possible. Realistic expectations of, the first day, the first year, the rest of your life with a pet parrot.

ABUNDANTLY AVIAN - by Phoebe Linden
A compilation of Phoebe Linden's articles written for the Pet Bird Information Council.

THE PLEASURE OF THEIR COMPANY - by Bonnie Munro Doane
An in-depth companion parrot owners guide to training and behavior.

MY PARROT, MY FRIEND - by B. Doane amp;& T. Qualkinbush
An in-depth book explaining parrot behavior, training and emotions.

THE PARROT TRAINING HANDBOOK - by Jennifer Hubbard
A clear, well organized book on the subject of parrot training - recommended by avian veterinarians.

GUIDE TO COMPANION PARROT BEHAVIOR - by M. Athan
Barron's Educational Series

GUIDE TO A WELL BEHAVED PARROT - by M. Athan
Barron's Educational Series

PSITTACINE AVICULTURE - R. Schubot, K. Clubb & S. Clubb
Scientific style text, very in depth.

SALLY BLANCHARD'S PARROT BEHAVIORAL VIDEOS
Sponsored by the Companion Parrot Quarterly (fka -- Pet Bird Report) and the Pet Bird Information Council, Inc.
A series of professional videos that illustrate the behavioral principals and trust building handling techniques used to have the best parrots possible!

Other Magazines
Read these carefully.There is often one bad article for every good one:

• BIRDWORLD
• PARROT WORLD
• AFA WATCHBIRD
• BIRDTALK

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