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Introduction
Welcome to Birds For Dummies, the only book you need to turn your admiration and appreciation of birds into a lasting, loving relationship with an avian companion!
Many people purchase birds for their status, for their beauty, for their song, or even for how well they match the furniture! But no one wins when someone picks a pet for the wrong reasons or has odd ideas about what it takes to properly care for a new family member.
This book has everything you need in order not to end up in that group of uneducated bird owners. Whether you already have a bird or you’re thinking about getting one, this book is your guide to caring for your bird for years to come!
About This Book
Birds are not simple creatures. They have needs and desires (some people call them demands!), and many are highly affectionate and social. Some birds can test your tolerance when it comes to noise and mess. You need to know all this going in, along with which bird to buy, where to buy one, and how to deal with the inevitable behavior problems that challenge nearly every bird owner from time to time.
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