The Parrotlet Handbook - A Guide to Parrotlets, Their Identification,
Care and Breeding
Three years of research and eight years of
experience were used to complete the first book written exclusively on the care and
breeding of Forpus parrotlets. It is perfect for the first-time parrotlet owner, as
it has information on housing, nutrition and correcting behavioral problems. Experienced
breeders will find the sections on breeding helpful as well.
Contents
 | An Introduction to Parrotlets |
| Different Parrotlet Genus |
| Identifying Parrotlets
 | Green Rump Parrotlets (Forpus passerinus) |
| Mexican Parrotlets (Forpus cyanopygius) |
| Pacific Parrotlets (Forpus coelestis) |
| Yellow Face Parrotlets (Forpus xanthops) |
| Blue Wing Parrotlets (Forpus xanthopterygius) |
| Spectacled Parrotlets (Forpus conspicillatus) |
| Sclater's Parrotlets (Forpus sclateri) |
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| Basic Parrotlet Care
| Housing Your Parrotlet |
| Parrotlet Nutrition |
| Toys and Playpens |
| Grooming |
| Bands |
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| Behavioral Problems
| Spoiling Your Bird |
| The "NO" Command |
| Biting |
| Talking Ability |
| Feather Plucking |
| Molting |
| Hazards |
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| Illnesses |
| Breeding Parrotlets
| General Information |
| Cage and Nest Box Requirements |
| Nutritional Requirements |
| Breeding Behavior and Gestation |
| Hand-Feeding and Weaning |
| Cleanliness and Disinfection |
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| Further Information
| The International Parrotlet Society: |
| The Parrotlet Ranch |
| Parrotlets Specifically |
| General Breeding Information |
| References |
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| Index |
