Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper (CompanionHouse Books) Why Does My Bird Do That - Find Answers to Over 100 Unique, Candid Questions About Birds

Made famous on The Martha Stewart Show on television and Sirius radio, Marc Morrone is front and center to answer his viewers' (and his readers') many questions about their favorite pets. In Ask the Bird Keeper, Marc's quirky, entertaining personality shines on every page as he spews out his wisdom, know-how, and hilarious anecdotes to answer dozens of questions. Divided into nine chapters, this book offers answers on hundreds of topics about feeding, housing, training, healthy, anatomy, and everyday care. In the "Food" chapter;from grit to grub;Marc discusses dietary changes, supplements, people food, and different kinds of diets. A chapter devoted to accommodations talks about various cage options, choosing the right size cage and equipment, and cleaning tips. Positive reinforcement underscores Marc's chapter "School," in which he lectures on bonding, hyperactive, noise issues, and challenging bird behaviors. As a self-taught bird keeper, Marc's chapter on "Health" is a true primer in what owners can and cannot do, from first aid tips and trimming (nails, beaks, feathers) to broken tails, parasites, parrot fever and bird flu. While Marc is often laugh-out-loud funny in all of the chapters, it is his genuine admiration and respect for his avian friends that make this book a unique resource for all pet lovers. Fill with real first-hand information and reliable tips, readers will be laughing and learning in equal measure! The book is beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs as well as original artwork by Jason O'Malley.

Why does my parrot like my husband better?

What is a blood feather?

Can my bird make me sick?

How can I get Paco to stop screeching?

With his mascot, Harry, the scarlet macaw, perched proudly on his shoulder, Marc Morrone is unmistakable as television's resident pet expert, appearing regularly on The Martha Stewart Show as well as his own show Petkeeping with Marc Morrone, surrounded by his menagerie of misbehaving critters. Here, at last, is Marc's first book on our avian acquaintances, Ask the Bird Keeper, in which he offers his unique and candid answers to more than 100 questions on subjects ranging from baths to birdseed, cages to cuttlebones-and everything in between! Marc also shares hilarious personal anecdotes from his decades of pet-keeping experience, stories that reveal both his love for animals and his unique perspective on living with our fine-feathered friends.

Funny, genuine, and always entertaining, Ask the Bird Keeper invites you into Marc's flock and keeps you laughing and learning in equal measure. Marc is always a smart and gracious host!

Made famous on The Martha Stewart Show on television and Sirius radio, Marc Morrone is front and center to answer his viewers' (and his readers') many questions about their favorite pets. In Ask the Bird Keeper, Marc's quirky, entertaining personality shines on every page as he spews out his wisdom, know-how, and hilarious anecdotes to answer dozens of questions. Divided into nine chapters, this book offers answers on hundreds of topics about feeding, housing, training, healthy, anatomy, and everyday care. In the ℗أFood" chapter℗اfrom grit to grub℗اMarc discusses dietary changes, supplement Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper is a question and answer book about different aspects of caring for your faithful feathered friend. Morrone, a celebrity among pet owners due to his guest appearances on The Martha Stewart Show, answers popular questions among pet owners about subjects such as training, nutrition, health, veterinarian care, odd habits, and much more. His style of writing is unique and unexpected, fueled by his lifetime of experience, caring for every pet imaginable Offers an in-depth guide to caring for birds, with advice on such topics as health, behavior, housing, and feeding presented in a question and answer format