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by Laurel A. Rockefeller (Author)
Cockatiels are amazing birds With an average lifespan of twenty to over thirty years, cockatiels are a life investment offering some of the most rewarding relationships you will ever know. In this guide book and sequel to "Preparing For My First Cockatiel," author Laurel A. Rockefeller explores how to enhance your birds' lives so they live well beyond the "senior bird" threshold of ten years old. Diet is covered extensively along with how to improve your birds' home environment for the challenges older birds face.As with "Preparing for My First Cockatiel," "Senior Cockatiel" is filled with personal stories and science, exploring what a cockatiel is and how to live a long and very happy life with your best friend.Includes personal photos, detailed bibliography, plus ingredient lists for major pellet brands including ZuPreem, LaFebers Nutri-berries, and the original 2006 research paper on medieval parrot foods presented to the SCA.
