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Title: The Parrot Who Owns Me : The Story of a Relationship by Joanna Burger ISBN: 0-375-76025-3 Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Pub. Date: 14 May, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.32 (47 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: "A Love Story"
Comment: As I read this book I had to keep reminding myself that it's just "A Love Story" between Joanna Burger & her companion parrot, Tiko. This is not a book on how to bring up a companion parrot for the first time parrot parent. Some of the interaction between Tiko and Joanna goes against all behavioral advice that has been published before by behavioral parrot experts, and my own experience with companion parrots. You'll have to remember Joanna is doing scientific study and trying to let Tiko live as wild & free as possible within an enclosed household environment. Some of the things that Tiko is allowed to do could prove very fatal to a companion parrot. A companion parrot needs kind & loving discipline, and they do look to us as their parents in captivity for daily guidance and direction. If they don't have this, they end up very frustrated and confused, and stressed.
That being said, this is a wonderful story of the interaction and love between Tiko and Joanna. The experiences that Joanna had while on her many jungle trips to South America, etc, are captivating reading. I would love to read a detailed account of these scientific findings she experienced on these trips. This was a touching story, and I'm glad Dr. Burger shared it with us. If you are seeking expert advice on taking care of your new companion parrot be sure to check out the "Companion Parrot Handbook" by Sally Blanchard & her "Companion Parrot Quarterly" publication.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great Book But Don't Let Your Bird Run The Household
Comment: Having had birds many times in my life I eagerly selected this book. The title, "The Parrot Who Owns Me" is accurate. I love reading about the relationship the author has with her parrot and the tenderness the bird shows towards her, even nursing her through Lyme Disease. I like the introduction of bird behavior in the wild. A must read. However, I would caution readers against lettting their birds get away with stitting on the refrigerator and pecking anyone besides the owner who attempts to go into the refrigerator and get something to eat. Or pecking her husband when affection is shown. That is way over the top. The bird should not be allowed to do that. Furthermore, the kitchen is not a safe place for birds who can easily fly into a hot pot on the stove, inhale various odors, e.g. a non stick pan heated high can kill birds. Yes, have a relationship with your bird but don't let your bird rule you. This is what I would tell the author if she were here in my room today. Other than her "spoiling the bird " and making life for others in the house difficult, I find the book moving and a good read.
Rating: 1
Summary: Disappointing
Comment: I picked up this book hoping to read about a woman and her emotional connection to her amazon, since I have an amazon at home. Instead, I quickly became horrified at the behavior of this parrot and the dangerous behaviors he was allowed to pursue (chewing holes in furniture, chopping on onions and chocolate in the kitchen, free-flying through the house, etc). Its not fair to any parrot to encourage sexual behavior because no human can become a parrot mate. To allow a parrot to dominate a household in this manner is evidence of someone who does not truly understand how to train parrots to deal with our captive environment. I'm not sure now if I will even finish the book. If anything, this book is a how-not-to raise a parrot!
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Title: The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill : A Love Story . . .with Wings by MARK BITTNER ISBN: 0609610554 Publisher: Harmony Books Pub. Date: 20 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: The Second-Hand Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan, Dianalee Deter ISBN: 0764119184 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Pub. Date: 28 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan, Michele Earle-Bridges ISBN: 0764110306 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: The Beak Book: Understanding, Preventing, and Solving Aggression and Biting Behaviors in Companion Parrots by Sally Blanchard ISBN: 0967129818 Publisher: PBIC, Inc. (Pet Bird Information Council) Pub. Date: 15 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior by Mattie Sue Athan ISBN: 0764106880 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Pub. Date: April, 1999 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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