Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper »

Why does my parrot like my husband better?

What is a blood feather?

Can my bird make me sick?

How can I get Paco to stop screeching?

With his mascot, Harry, the scarlet macaw, perched proudly on his shoulder, Marc Morrone is unmistakable as television's resident pet expert, appearing regularly on The Martha Stewart Show as well as his own show Petkeeping with Marc Morrone, surrounded by his menagerie of misbehaving critters. Here, at last, is Marc's first book on our avian acquaintances, Ask the Bird Keeper, in which he offers his unique and candid answers to more than 100 questions on subjects ranging from baths to birdseed, cages to cuttlebones-and everything in between! Marc also shares hilarious personal anecdotes from his decades of pet-keeping experience, stories that reveal both his love for animals and his unique perspective on living with our fine-feathered friends.

Funny, genuine, and always entertaining, Ask the Bird Keeper invites you into Marc's flock and keeps you laughing and learning in equal measure. Marc is always a smart and gracious host!

Foreword Martha Stewart 4

Introduction 7

Food 11

Q&A On Nutrition, Supplements, and Weight Management

Housing 23

Q&A On Cages, Aviaries, Perches, and Pens

School 35

Q&A On Training, Social Interaction, and Behavior Issues

Health 53

Q&A On Vaccinations, Vitamins, and Vets

Fun 67

Q&A On Things You Can Do with Your Bird

Stuff 77

Q&A On Cuttlebones, Toys, and Other Forms of Enrichment

Body 85

Q&A On Breeds and Bird Anatomy

Care 99

Q&A On Cohabitation with Your Bird

Facts 115

Q&A On Bird Miscellany