TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • A Profile of the Caique Parrot 1
  • Quick Stats on the Caique Parrot 3
  • Chapter One: General Description and Distribution 9
  • Types of Caique Birds 10
  • White – Bellied Caique 10
  • Black – headed caique 11
  • Determining Caique Parrot Gender 12
  • Lifespan of the Caique Parrot 13
  • Chapter Two: Choosing a Caique Parrot 15
  • Adopting a Caique 17
  • Bird Sanctuaries 18
  • Caique Breeders 18
  • Health of the Caique 19
  • Chapter Three: Maintaining Wellness of the Caique Bird 21
  • Proper food and feeding schedules 22
  • Maintenance of enclosure 25
  • Chapter Four: Required Space, Enclosure and Sundries 27
  • Housing Requirements 28
  • Bird Housing, Toys, Playpens and other Equipment 29
  • Housing and Bird Cages: 30
  • Aviary 31
  • Chapter Five: Breeding a Caique Parrot 33
  • Breeding Basics 34
  • Things you want to keep in mind before the breeding season starts 36
  • Breeding and Breeding Environment 38
  • Egg Laying and Hatchlings: 39
  • Incubation 41
  • Breeding Caique Parrot Laws in the United States 42
  • Chapter Six: Kids and Parrots 45
  • Reminders When Keeping Parrots 46
  • Chapter Seven: Hygiene and Nutrition of the Caique Parrot 51
  • Caring for and Feeding Your Caique Parrot: 52
  • Bird Food and Formulated Diet 53
  • Seed Diet 54
  • Grooming Your Caique Parrots 54
  • Bird Baths 55
  • Wings 56
  • Beak 56
  • Nails 57
  • Chapter Eight: Bird Proofing Rooms and Training Your Caique 59
  • Bird Proofing Your House 60
  • Training and Handling Caique Parrots 64
  • Taming Basics 64
  • Initial Training 65
  • Advanced Training 65
  • Potential Behavior Problems 66
  • Endearing Characteristics 67
  • Chapter Nine: Decisions and Acquisition 69
  • Last Minute Reminders 71
  • How to Spot a Healthy Caique 74
  • Chapter Ten: Conclusion and Summary 77
  • Your Bird’s Home 78
  • Your Bird’s Diet 79
  • Your Bird’s Playtime and Activities 80
  • Your Bird’s Bath and Grooming 81
  • Pet Bird Maintenance 82
  • Potential Problems 82
  • Glossary of Bird Terms 83
  • Index 89
  • Photo Credits 95
  • References 97

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