Parakeets And Budgies - Raising, Feeding, And Hand-Training Your Keet Paperback – December 31, 2014

If you have a parakeet you'll definitely want to purchase this book. This book is very informative and well written. Plus there are some comical parts in the book as well which I thought was great.

This was a gift for a first time owner. Easy to understand

I know nothing about parakeets but was forced to start researching after my elderly mother bought herself one for a gift. I don't know why she thought it would be fully trained and playful right from the store. This book is interesting and definitely helped me with info about feeding, bathing, temps, diseases, standing on one leg(that scared me to death the first time) toys, sleep etc., I was hoping for a lot more info on bonding and what to do when the bird is being stubborn and I feel like I must be doing something wrong/losing patience. What to do if bird absolutely refuses to finger/perch train even when using millet treat, still trying over 2 months. Doesn't like water in any form (mist, shower or bath). I found the only way she'll start chirping and playing (not just jumping from perch to perch) is to play videos of other parakeets-still after two months (she is with me all day every day so she's not lonely). She won't eat pellets, nuggets, greens/fruits no matter what mixing, paste or trick I try so how long do I keep trying. I don't agree with this book or anyone who says to not let the bird out of the cage until it's absolutely hand trained because then it would still be stubbornly sitting in there and not getting any appropriate exercise, therefore I am forced to take it out as I do when we go to the vet for nail trimming, others have said the same thing. Wouldn't mind but she loves it when I touch her nose to give a 'kiss', which is the Only thing she will let me do besides put my hand in to clean or give food, so it's not like she's terrified of me. The book also doesn't give reference to safe, natural branches to use-I found out from the website that branches I were using from trees around me might be toxic-still trying to confirm as some say oak is toxic and others say it's not.My biggest pet peeve is that it doesn't have an index to quickly go back to reference specific info, I was shocked considering that it's a reference book. I don't regret the purchase at all, but I'm definitely having to do a lot of additional research. Don't get mad at me but this bird is a Lot more work and worry than any of my dogs or cats I have/ or had. PS: to all new bird owners-do not get one of those cheap small bird cages (or bird cage kits), get the decent sized one that's at least 26" high and decent width for your sake and the bird/s!

Great book! Author certainly shows her love for parakeets. My grandson, who just got a parakeet, was absolutely glued to my side while I read it to him. He can’t wait to make toys for his Kerr.

I hoped for a reference book on breeding, raising and caring, etc. There is no table of contents and no end-of-book index. Mainly just a series of info and observations in no particular order. Difficult to find any topic of interest.

Very informative. Easy read.

As a new bird mom this book has helped me get to know my birds and what they need.

I gave this book to my father for Christmas. He had just bought a cute little Parakeet but did not know how to train the little thing. He seems to really enjoy this book. Said it is very helpful information.