This 92-minute DVD takes the viewer on an in-depth journey covering all aspects of the Grey Parrot, one of the most widely kept captive parrots in the world today. Presented in four parts titled For the Pet Owner, For the Breeder, Basic Healthcare and Sexing and Mutations. Part One for the pet enthusiast outlines information on How to Select a New Bird, what Health Aspects to look for and the Responsibilities required in selecting a companion bird with a lifespan of 60 years. How to Determine Age, Gender, Talking and Mimicry abilities, Sexing, Cage Design, Placement of Perches, Food and Water Bowls, Enrichment provisions as well as Physical Habits are explained.

Reputable breeder Di Buckly outlines the basics for first-time buyers including Acclimatising a New Bird into the Household, Spraying and Bathing, Destructive Behaviour, How to Reprimand focusing on positive energy, as well as Training and Teaching Mimicry guidelines. Part Two is full of valuable information for the breeder. An interview with Vonk van Antwerpen, commercial breeder of more than 50 years, emphasises the need not to compromise on quality, the importance of selection of unrelated breeding pairs, the necessity of a thorough Avian Vet Check, Hygiene, Prevention of Disease and Rodent Proofing.

Vonk shares his vast experience, offering breeding tips such as Communal aviaries, Dummy Nests, Aviary Design and Construction, general Breeding and Nursery procedures. Other topics include Record Keeping, Resting Aviaries, Security, Microchipping, detailed Food and Nutrition programs and Quarantine set-up. Part ThreeBasic Healthcare and Sexing is presented by Dr Tommy Blunden. Part Fourfor mutation enthusiastsdetails the development of all mutations including the world-first breeding of an all red African Grey Parrot. I have never viewed a specific species DVD with so much information presented in such a detailed and clear manner. An absolute must for both novice and experienced pet and aviary bird enthusiasts of any parrot species.