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Those Crazy Caiques by Judith A. Woods - A parrot breeder with twenty years of experience has created this must-have book for anyone who shares their life or wants to share their life with a Caique. Chapters include Identification and Characteristics, Places to Purchase, Coming Home, Feeding, Housing, Toys, Behavior and Training, Health Care, and a chapter dedicated to the Joys of Owning a Caique.

Those Crazy Caiques

by Judith A. Woods

Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots! by Barbara Heidenreich - A professional in animal behavior has created an easy-to-read step-by-step guide that uses positive reinforcement for teaching your parrot acceptable behavior. This book will help you deal with screaming, biting, feather-picking, bonding, and other difficult parrot behaviors. Chapters include Preparing the Companion Parrot Owner, Screaming, Biting, Bonding to One Person, Cage Bound Bird, and Feather Picking.

Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots!

by Barbara Heidenreich

The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook (Revised Edition) by Dr. Gary A. Gallerstein - Covers all aspects of pet bird ownership, including selection, nutrition, behavior, home physicals, emergency medical care, preventative medicine, and much more. Presented in seventeen chapters, this book provides guidance on getting started, achieving optimum health, and understanding what your bird needs from you for a happy, healthy life. Includes an index of health and illness signs, general index, bibliography of additional resources, and superb photos and illustrations to support the detailed text. You will consider this book to be the most essential reference in your avian library, a constant source of reliable advice, assistance, and assurance for your bird's well-being.

The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook (Revised Edition)

by Dr. Gary A. Gallerstein

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Bird Breeding, Incubation & Handfeeding Books & DVDs

This is our selection of books and DVDs about bird breeding, incubation, and handfeeding. If you don't see the Bird Breeding, Incubation & Handfeeding book or video you're looking for, or if you have a question about one of our Bird Breeding, Incubation & Handfeeding titles, please contact us. For information on shipping methods and rates, payment options, information privacy, and shopping cart security, please visit our How to Order page.

 

Aviculture in Australia by Mark Shephard - The most ambitious and important book ever published on the subject, and written for all classes of aviculturists, this book is by far the most comprehensive, well-researched, and well-produced aviary bird book yet published in Australia. Most importantly, it is written with the specific aim of dealing with the problems that Australian aviculturists face. All aspects of birdkeeping are covered, and there is a complete species account of both Australian and foreign birds, including parrots, cockatoos, finches, softbills, quail, doves, pheasants, and waterfowl. The book will appeal to aviculturists everywhere, particularly those with a keen interest in Australian parrots and finches.

Aviculture in Australia

by Mark Shephard

$65.00
The Common Sense Guide To Handfeeding Baby Birds by Sharon O'Connor - Breaking the myth that handfeeding baby birds requires years of training and practice, this guide details a safe and clever solution to handfeeding. Using techniques the author has developed to meet a baby bird's requirements for warmth, cleanliness, frequency of feeding, proper formulas, correct temperature, and correct technique, this book will have you feeding baby birds like a pro in no time.

The Common Sense Guide To Handfeeding Baby Birds

by Sharon O'Connor

$19.95
A Guide to Better Hatching by Janet Stromberg - Considered one of the best books ever published on the subject of hatching, this book includes information on all aspects, including structure and formation of the egg, incubation, fertility management, etc.

A Guide to Better Hatching

by Janet Stromberg

$9.95
A Guide to Colour Mutations & Genetics in Parrots by Dr. Terry Martin - Drawing on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world, this book is the most definitive work ever attempted on the intriguing subject of mutations and genetics in parrots. Presented in three parts, the author takes the reader through a comfortable and absorbing introduction to understanding the basic principals of mutations and color genetics in the first two parts. The information is supported throughout by over 700 color photographs within text that is both approachable and easily understood. Part three is for the more adventurous, being the technical manifest of genetics in parrots. Over 80 species of parrot are discussed, with numerous examples of breeding outcomes to assist the breeder in understanding how various mutations can be bred and developed. The underlying objective throughout this book is Terry's attempt to standardize the naming of color mutations internationally. This compelling read will undoubtedly stand the test of time and become a major reference source for many years to come.

A Guide to Colour Mutations & Genetics in Parrots (Hardcover)

by Dr. Terry Martin

$80.00
A Guide to Colour Mutations & Genetics in Parrots by Dr. Terry Martin - Drawing on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world, this book is the most definitive work ever attempted on the intriguing subject of mutations and genetics in parrots. Presented in three parts, the author takes the reader through a comfortable and absorbing introduction to understanding the basic principals of mutations and color genetics in the first two parts. The information is supported throughout by over 700 color photographs within text that is both approachable and easily understood. Part three is for the more adventurous, being the technical manifest of genetics in parrots. Over 80 species of parrot are discussed, with numerous examples of breeding outcomes to assist the breeder in understanding how various mutations can be bred and developed. The underlying objective throughout this book is Terry's attempt to standardize the naming of color mutations internationally. This compelling read will undoubtedly stand the test of time and become a major reference source for many years to come.

A Guide to Colour Mutations & Genetics in Parrots (Paperback)

by Dr. Terry Martin

$70.00
A Guide to Incubation & Handraising Parrots by Phil Digney - This Australian Birdkeeper book covers all necessary requirements to successfully take an egg through to a fully weaned chick. Includes color photos, charts, diagrams, and informative text laid out in an easy-to-read format.

A Guide to Incubation & Handraising Parrots

by Phil Digney

$27.95
Hand-Rearing Birds by Dr. Laurie J. Gage & Dr. Rebecca S. Duerr - This book provides the reader with a guide to the best methods of hand-rearing all major species of birds. The book is broken into two sections. The first section covers standard hand-raising methods and equipment, while the second provides individual chapters devoted to many major avian species. This book will be an invaluable reference for shelter veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, avian veterinarians, aviculturists, bird enthusiasts, and conservationists alike.

Hand-Rearing Birds

by Dr. Laurie J. Gage & Dr. Rebecca S. Duerr

$79.95
The New Incubation Book (Millennium Edition) by Dr. Arthur F. Anderson Brown & G.E.S. Robbins - This modern and comprehensive book on incubation and embryology covers all aspects of hatching the eggs of large fowl, ducks, geese, waterfowl, pheasants, and partridges. The structure and formation of the egg are examined, together with much other information on incubators, the embryo, brooding, and rearing. Contents: The Structure of the Egg, Formation of the Egg, Production of Sperm by the Male, Fertility, Hatchability, Development of the Chick, The Physical Conditions Needed for Successful Hatching, Incubator Techniques Hatching Failures, Brooding, and Rearing. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to incubate eggs of any type, whether it be pheasants, waterfowl, poultry, ratites, parrots, or reptiles.

The New Incubation Book (Millennium Edition)

by Dr. Arthur F. Anderson Brown & G.E.S. Robbins

$29.95
The Parrot Breeder's Answer Book by Gayle A. Soucek - This unusual book is a detailed guide for the parrot owner who wants to breed birds but has no prior experience. The author, an experienced breeder, covers all of the basics in layman's terminology, and points out both the rewards and pitfalls connected with parrot breeding. Topics covered include who should (and who should not) breed parrots, obtaining breeding stock, providing housing and supplies for a parrot flock, maintaining flock health, avian reproduction, incubation, rearing chicks, working with an avian veterinarian, and selling chicks. The author concludes with a helpful list of information sources for parrot breeders.

The Parrot Breeder's Answer Book

by Gayle A. Soucek

$12.95
Parrot Incubation Procedures by Rick Jordan - A methodical guide to incubation, hatching, and problem hatches, written in clear terms by an expert. Chapters cover the egg, aviculture as a prelude to incubation, preparing for incubation, candling and hatching assistance, using chickens as natural incubators, and learning from your mistakes. Whether you are a novice or veteran breeder, your productivity will benefit from this comprehensive book. The official guide to happy hatchery!

Parrot Incubation Procedures

by Rick Jordan

$39.00
Parrots: Hand Feeding & Nursery Management by Howard Voren & Rick Jordan - The sequel to Rick Jordan's extremely successful <i>Parrot Incubation Procedures</i>, Rick Jordan and Howard Voren have combined their talents to produce the most comprehensive guide to handfeeding ever. Eleven chapters provide detailed, first-hand knowledge of everything you will ever need to successfully raise baby parrots, including handfeeding formulas, feeding instruments and techniques, weight monitoring, maintenance of nestlings and the nursery, potential health problems, medical procedures, weaning, and much more.

Parrots: Hand Feeding & Nursery Management

by Howard Voren & Rick Jordan

$49.00
Psittaculture: The Breeding, Rearing & Management of Parrots by Tony Silva - This book is a breakthrough for the small breeder and pet owner. Covered in detail are suitability of species as pets, housing, nutrition, taming, breeding, incubation, handrearing, avicultural notes, species accounts, and much more.

Psittaculture: The Breeding, Rearing & Management of Parrots

by Tony Silva

$49.00
Sexing All Fowl, Baby Chicks, Game Birds, Cage Birds by Loyl Stromberg - This has long been considered the most helpful book ever published on determining the sex of adults and chicks of many species of fowl, game birds, and cage birds. A worthwhile addition to the library of any beginning to expert breeder.

Sexing All Fowl, Baby Chicks, Game Birds, Cage Birds

by Loyl Stromberg

$9.95
Simple Techniques to Successful Hatching: A Twenty-One Day Journey Through the Development of a Chick by Nathaniel Smisor - Incubating and hatching chicken eggs can be an exciting learning experience for people of all ages. Use this booklet to increase your knowledge of the structure of an egg and chick development while at the same time experiencing the thrill and enjoyment that comes with it. Come explore the fascinating journey of the development and growth of a chick.

Simple Techniques to Successful Hatching: A Twenty-One Day Journey Through the Development of a Chick

by Nathaniel Smisor

$11.95

 

 

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