The parrot who owns me by Joanna Burger

[Islandzoo]

This lady is an Ornithologist who comes to own a red-lored amazon called Tiko, owned by 2 sisters i think it is and the daughter is left with him and doesn't like him much. Anyway, so she takes him on and really a story all about their relationship.
My only concern wtih this book, is that she makes references to feeding this bird chocolate :eek: surely as a biologist and ornithologist she should know better... she mentions it's 'bad' for him and that they try to limit it - but doesn't the woman realise it's potentially poison!! :(
anyway, aside from that, it's a very nice story indeed. :agree:

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[Majj]

Sounds like a nice read Kristy I`ll put it on my to get to one day list...No need for the tissue box then ??? I don`t think I could read another sad story ...

[Jean]

I have heard of the her as an avian author. I've even read some of her books and articles some time ago. I am surprised that she mentions givoing her parrot chocolate. Do you remember where in the book she mentions that? She should definately be aware chocolate is a food on the list of well known toxins to a birds anatomy.

[Islandzoo]

Jean I shall quote you the piece if you like - have to go find the book