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Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Pet Parrot - Thinking about getting a parrot? Consider adoption or rescue. Here are the Top Ten reasons to adopt a pet parrot instead of buying from a pet store or breeder. Recent Update 
10 Reasons People Want Parrots - People want pet birds and parrots for a wide variety of reasons but here are the 10 most popular reasons. Top Ten Favorite Bird Movies - These are Kibibi's favorite movies with birds or parrots in a major role. There's also a couple honorable mentions for memorable bit-parts by birds in other movies. Top Ten Favorite Parrot Foraging Toys - Foraging is extremely important in the wild and even more important in captivity. These are Kibibi's Top Ten Favorite Foraging Toys and some recommendations for making them even better! Sun Tzu's Art of War and Cleaning Up After Your Parrot - There's a war on everything these days (drugs, terrorism, etc etc)! Well, I'm jumping on the bandwagon and declaring a war on cleaning up after my parrot! So for some guidance, I dug out an ancient book and blew the dust off of it. Amazing Age Predictor! - Check out this amazing way to predict your age using your favorite bird. This is amazing! Rescue Me! - Article all about exotic bird rescue organizations including a list of orgs, and local links to more info. Parrot Origami - This is a great craft idea. Create something to keep or let your pet bird or parrot destroy it. It's an easy craft idea and fun for everyone! Let's Do Some Click'n II - This a follow up article to Let's Do Some Click'n. This covers intermediate or more advanced topics. Toy Commando - This is a great article contributed by My Toos. Great site about helping unfortunate and needy birds. Thanks for the great article! DIY: Paperback Shredder Toy - Instructions for making a Chew Toy using a paperback book. An excellent and cheap shredder toy for your pet bird or parrot. DIY: Chinese Voodoo Chew Toy - Instructions for making your own Chinese Voodoo Chew Toy. A cheap and fun toy for your pet bird or parrot to destroy. Look Who's Talking - Techniques for teaching your pet bird or parrot to talk and communicate. Eliminating Unwanted Behaviors - Learn to use Karen Pryor's 8 Methods from "Don't Shoot the Dog!" to eliminate unwanted behaviors as they apply to Pet Birds and parrots. Avian Ailments - Be aware of the common symptoms for bacterial infections, virus infection, fungus infections, parasite infestations, and a few other common ailments in pet birds and parrots. Plants. Safe or Not? - What plants are safe and what plants are not safe for your pet bird or parrot? Room for Rent - Important article covering considerations about your pet bird or parrot's environment, cage, cleaning, air quality. Be an Informed Parrot Buyer! - Article covering things to consider before deciding to purchase a pet bird or parrot. A must read article before buying a pet parrot! This is a collection of articles to help you and your pet bird or parrot have fun.
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Top Ten Favorite Bird Movies - These are Kibibi's favorite movies with birds or parrots in a major role. There's also a couple honorable mentions for memorable bit-parts by birds in other movies. Top Ten Favorite Parrot Foraging Toys - Foraging is extremely important in the wild and even more important in captivity. These are Kibibi's Top Ten Favorite Foraging Toys and some recommendations for making them even better! Sun Tzu's Art of War and Cleaning Up After Your Parrot - There's a war on everything these days (drugs, terrorism, etc etc)! Well, I'm jumping on the bandwagon and declaring a war on cleaning up after my parrot! So for some guidance, I dug out an ancient book and blew the dust off of it. Top Ten Training Treats - Looking for tips for selecting treats and rewards for training? Here's some tips and a Top Ten list of treats used for training birds. Amazing Age Predictor! - Check out this amazing way to predict your age using your favorite bird. This is amazing! Parrot Origami - This is a great craft idea. Create something to keep or let your pet bird or parrot destroy it. It's an easy craft idea and fun for everyone! Top Ten Bird Related Jokes - Be prepared to laugh because this top ten list of funny pet bird and parrot related jokes are hilarious! This is a collection of articles for people considering the purchase or adoption of a pet bird or parrot and for people that recently purchased or adopted a pet bird or parrot.
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Recent Update 
Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Pet Parrot - Thinking about getting a parrot? Consider adoption or rescue. Here are the Top Ten reasons to adopt a pet parrot instead of buying from a pet store or breeder. Look Who's Talking - Techniques for teaching your pet bird or parrot to talk and communicate. Eliminating Unwanted Behaviors - Learn to use Karen Pryor's 8 Methods from "Don't Shoot the Dog!" to eliminate unwanted behaviors as they apply to Pet Birds and parrots. Room for Rent - Important article covering considerations about your pet bird or parrot's environment, cage, cleaning, air quality. Be an Informed Parrot Buyer! - Article covering things to consider before deciding to purchase a pet bird or parrot. A must read article before buying a pet parrot! Ten Qualities of Terrific Cages - Ten things to look for in a pet bird or parrot cage from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bird Care and Training by Jacqueline O'Neil This is a collection of articles about training your pet bird or parrot.
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Top Ten Training Treats - Looking for tips for selecting treats and rewards for training? Here's some tips and a Top Ten list of treats used for training birds. Let's Do Some Click'n II - This a follow up article to Let's Do Some Click'n. This covers intermediate or more advanced topics. Look Who's Talking - Techniques for teaching your pet bird or parrot to talk and communicate. Eliminating Unwanted Behaviors - Learn to use Karen Pryor's 8 Methods from "Don't Shoot the Dog!" to eliminate unwanted behaviors as they apply to Pet Birds and parrots. This is a collection of Top Ten Lists.
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Recent Update 
Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Pet Parrot - Thinking about getting a parrot? Consider adoption or rescue. Here are the Top Ten reasons to adopt a pet parrot instead of buying from a pet store or breeder. Recent Update 
10 Reasons People Want Parrots - People want pet birds and parrots for a wide variety of reasons but here are the 10 most popular reasons. Top Ten Favorite Bird Movies - These are Kibibi's favorite movies with birds or parrots in a major role. There's also a couple honorable mentions for memorable bit-parts by birds in other movies. Top Ten Favorite Parrot Foraging Toys - Foraging is extremely important in the wild and even more important in captivity. These are Kibibi's Top Ten Favorite Foraging Toys and some recommendations for making them even better! Sun Tzu's Art of War and Cleaning Up After Your Parrot - There's a war on everything these days (drugs, terrorism, etc etc)! Well, I'm jumping on the bandwagon and declaring a war on cleaning up after my parrot! So for some guidance, I dug out an ancient book and blew the dust off of it. Top Ten Training Treats - Looking for tips for selecting treats and rewards for training? Here's some tips and a Top Ten list of treats used for training birds. Top Ten Bird Related Jokes - Be prepared to laugh because this top ten list of funny pet bird and parrot related jokes are hilarious! Ten Qualities of Terrific Cages - Ten things to look for in a pet bird or parrot cage from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bird Care and Training by Jacqueline O'Neil This is a collection of articles about your pet bird or parrot's health.
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Avian Ailments - Be aware of the common symptoms for bacterial infections, virus infection, fungus infections, parasite infestations, and a few other common ailments in pet birds and parrots. Plants. Safe or Not? - What plants are safe and what plants are not safe for your pet bird or parrot? This is a collection of articles about your pet bird or parrot's diet and nutritional needs
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
This is a collection of articles about pet bird or parrot behavior.
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Top Ten Favorite Parrot Foraging Toys - Foraging is extremely important in the wild and even more important in captivity. These are Kibibi's Top Ten Favorite Foraging Toys and some recommendations for making them even better! Let's Do Some Click'n II - This a follow up article to Let's Do Some Click'n. This covers intermediate or more advanced topics. Look Who's Talking - Techniques for teaching your pet bird or parrot to talk and communicate. Eliminating Unwanted Behaviors - Learn to use Karen Pryor's 8 Methods from "Don't Shoot the Dog!" to eliminate unwanted behaviors as they apply to Pet Birds and parrots. This is a collection of articles that don't neatly fit into the other categories.
Want to be a guest author on Kibibi's Akademy page? Send Kibibi an email with a link to the article or send the text. If you prefer, you can use this Form to send an idea for an article or to send the article to Kibibi. This is a great way to get a link to your website on Kibibi's site or a great way to share your knowledge with others.
Amazing Age Predictor! - Check out this amazing way to predict your age using your favorite bird. This is amazing! Rescue Me! - Article all about exotic bird rescue organizations including a list of orgs, and local links to more info. Toy Commando - This is a great article contributed by My Toos. Great site about helping unfortunate and needy birds. Thanks for the great article!

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 Manual of Parrot Behavior, Andrew Luescher, Blackwell Publishing Professional, 2006, 0813827493
 Why Does My Bird Do That: A Guide to Parrot Behavior, Julie Rach Mancini, Howell Book House, 2006, 047003971X
 The Common Sense Guide To Handfeeding Baby Birds, Sharon O'Connor, Avian Publications, 2005, 0910335028
 The Parrot Problem Solver, Barbara Heidenreich, TFH Publications, 2005, 0793805627
 Parrot Culture: Our 2500-Year-Long Fascination With the World's Most Talkative Bird, Bruce Thomas Boehrer, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004, 0812237935
 Parrots: Colorful Birds (Wild World of Animals), Fran Howard, Bridgestone Books, 2004, 0736826157
 Start Your Own Pet Sitting Business (The Startup Series), Cheryl Kimball, Entrepreneur Press, 2004, 1932531068
 For the Love of Greys (Paperback) , Bobbi Brinker, Lucky Press LLC, 2004, 0976057611
 The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook, Dr. Gary A. Gallerstein, Avian Publications, 2003, 1895270251
 The Parrot Who Owns Me : The Story of a Relationship, Joanna Burger, Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002, 0375760253
 The Alex Studies, Irene Maxine Pepperberg, Harvard University Press, 2002, 0674008065
 The Second-Hand Parrot , Mattie Sue Athan and Dianalee Deter, Barrons Educational Series, 2002, 0764119184
 The Beak Book: Understanding, Preventing, and Solving Aggression and Biting Behaviors in Companion Parrots, Sally Blanchard, PBIC, Inc., 2002, 0967129818
 Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love: A Complete Resource to Help You Heal, Lorri A. Greene and Jacquelyn Landis, New Harbinger Publications, 2002, 1572243074
 African Grey Parrots, Maggie Wright, Barrons Educational Series, 2001, 0764110357
 Ultimate Parrot Guide (Caring for a Parrot), Linda Rubin, TFH Publications, 2001, 0793831075
 Gourmet Bird Food Recipes, Holly Armstrong, Bristol Publishing Enterprises, 2001, 1558672591
 The Guide to Owning a Cockatoo, Gayle Soucek and Gayle Soucek, TFH Publications, 2001, 0793822092
 The Guide to Owning an African Grey Parrot, David E. Boruchowitz, TFH Publications, 2001, 0793822084
 The Portable petswelcome.com: The Complete Guide to Traveling with Your Pet, Fred N. Grayson and Chris Kingsley, Howell Book House, 2001, 0764564269
 Why Does My Parrot...?, Rosemary Low, Souvenir Press, 2000, 0285635700
 The Ultimate Parrot, Barrett Watson and Mike Hurley, Howell Book House, 2000, 0764561022
 Parrot Toys and Play Areas : How To Put Some Fun Into Your Parrot's Life, Lauren Shannon-Nunn and Carol S. D'Arezzo, CrowFire Publishing, 2000, 0967882001
 Parrots (Perfect Pets), Linda Jacobs Altman, Benchmark Books, 2000, 076141102X
 Your Outta Control Bird, Nikki Moustaki, TFH Publications, 2000, 0793829259
 The African Grey Parrot Handbook, Mattie Sue Athan and Dianalee Deter, Barrons Educational Series, 2000, 0764109936
 Cockatoos Complete Owner's Manual, Werner Lantermann, Barron's Educational Series, 2000, 0764110373
 The Birdie Treats Cookbook, Michele Bledsoe, Chris Rupert and Kelly Schaeffer, Come & Get It Publishing, 2000, 0965304256
 Amazon Parrots Complete Owner's Manual, Werner Lantermann, Barron's Educational Series, 2000, 0764110365
 Companion Parrot Handbook, Sally Blanchard, Pet Bird Report, 1999, 096712980X
 The Essential African Grey, Pamela Leis Higdon, Howell Book House, 1999, 1582450285
 Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot, Mattie Sue Athan, Barrons Educational Series, 1999, 0764110306
 African Parrots, Rick Jordan and Jean Pattison, Hancock House Publishing, 1999, 0888394446
 Complete Guide to African Grey Parrots, Pamela Hutchinson, Silvio Mattacchione, 1999, 1895270197
 Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior, Mattie Sue Athan, Barron's Educational Series, 1999, 0764106880
 Birds for Dummies, Gina Spadafori and Dr. Brian L. Speer, For Dummies, 1999, 0764551396
 The Pet Parrot Book, Peter J. Snyder, Barrons Educational Series, 1998, 0764106082
 Guide to the Senegal Parrot and Its Family (Paperback) , Mattie Sue Athan and Dianalee Deter, Barron's Educational Series, 1998, 0764103326
 First Aid For Birds: An Owner's Guide toa Happy Healthy Pet, Julie Rach Mancini and Gary A. Gallerstein, Howell Book House, 1998, 0876055315
 Parrots, A Guide to Parrots of the World, Tony Juniper and Mike Parr, Yale University Press, 1998, 0300074530
 Holistic Care for Birds, David McCluggage and Pamela Leis Higdon, Howell Book House, 1998, 0876055668
 The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bird Care and Training, Jacqueline O'Neil, Alpha Books, 1998, 0876053266
 An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet: The African Grey, Julie Rach, Howell Book House, 1998, 0876054432
 The Pleasure of Their Company, Bonnie Munro Doane, Howell Book House, 1998, 0876055943
 Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a pet, Gary Kowalski, Stillpoint Publishing, 1997, 1883478227
 Complete Guide to Senegal Parrots, Pamela Hutchinson, Silvio Mattacchione, 1997, 1895270170
 Amazon Parrots, James E. Gerholdt, Abdo & Daughters Publishing, 1997, 1562395874
 A Guide To Asiatic Parrots Their Mutations, Care & Breeding, Syd Smith and Jack Smith, ABK Publications, 1997, 0958710252
 The Parrot : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet, Arthur Freud, Howell Book House, 1996, 0876054971
 The Encyclopedia of Macaws, Werner Lantermann, TFH Publications, 1996, 0793821835
 The Large Macaws, J. Abramson, B.L. Speer, J.B. Thomsen, Raintree Publications, 1996, 0963596403
 The Complete Parrot, Arthur Freud, Howell Books, 1995, 0876059051
 My Parrot, My Friend : An Owner's Guide to Parrot Behavior, Bonnie Munro Doane and Thomas Qualkinbush, Howell Book House, 1995, 0876059701
 Macaws Getting Started, Horst Schmidt, TFH Publications, 1995, 079380096X
 Keeping African Grey Parrots, David Alderton, TFH Publications, 1995, 0866229574
 How to Care for Your Pet Bird: Practical Advice by Dr. Murphy, Joel Murphy, Mabh Pub., 1994, 0964383810
 African Grey Parrots .... as a hobby, Helmut Pinter, TFH Publications, 1994, 0793800935
 The World of Amazon Parrots, Dieter Hoppe, TFH Publications, 1993, 0866229280
 You & Your Pet Bird, David Alderton, Knopf, 1992, 0679740619
 Parrots: How to Take Care of Them and Understand Them, Annette Wolter and Matthew M. Vriends, Barrons Educational Series, 1992, 0812048237
 The Atlas of Parrots of the World, David Alderton and Graeme Stevenson, TFH Publications, 1991, 0866221204
 Psittaculture: Breeding, Rearing and Management of Parrots, Tony Silva, Mattachione, Silvio, & Company, 1991, 1895270022
 The Grey Parrot, Wolfgang de Grahl, TFH Publications, 1989, 0866220941
 Taming and Training Cockatoos, Risa Teitler, TFH Publications, 1988, 0866227792
 African Grey Parrots, Annette Wolter, Barrons Educational Series, 1987, 0812037731
 Complete Introduction to Parrots, Duke Bedford, TFH Publications, 1987, 0866223568
 New Parrot Handbook, Werner Lantermann, Barron's Educational Series, 1986, 0812037294
 African Grey Parrots, Edward J. Mulawka, TFH Publications, 1984, 0866229752

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 Parrot Tricks: Teaching Parrots with Positive Reinforcement, Tani Robar and Diane Grindol, Howell Book House, 2006, 0764584618
 The Click That Does The Trick: Trick Training Your Bird The Clicker Way, Robin Deutsch, TFH Publications, 2005, 0793805619
 Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots!, Barbara Heidenreich, Avian Publications, 2004, 1895270278
 Getting Started - Clicker Training for Birds, Melinda Johnson, Sunshine Books, 2004, 1890948152
 Teaching Your Bird to Talk, Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush, Howell Book House, 2003, 076454165X
 Teaching a Parrot to Talk (Caring for a Parrot), Elaine Radford, TFH Publications, 2001, 0793830788
 Parrot Training : A Guide to Taming and Gentling Your Avian Companion (Pets), Bonnie Munro Doane, Howell Book House, 2001, 0764563270
 The Clicker Workbook - A Beginner's Guide, Deborah Jones Ph.D. , Howln Moon Press, 1999, 1888994118
 Pet Owner's Guide to Parrot Training and Behaviour, Barbara Cherry, Ringpress Books, 1998, 1860541399
 Training Captive-Bred Parrots, Delia Berlin, TFH Publications, 1996, 0793821843
 Don't Shoot the Dog, Karen Pryer, Schuster, 1984, 0553380397
 From Pigeons to People, Elizabeth Hall, Houghton Mifflin, 1975, 0395218942
 A Primer of Operant Conditioning, G.S. Reynolds, Foresman Scott, 1968, B0006DCD9C
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