Download or read book How to Raise Budgerigars A Newbie s Guide to Raising Lovebirds Australian Parakeets for Profit and Pleasure written by Dueep Jyot Singh and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Introduction Your Budgie as a Pet Getting to Know More about Your Lovebird Breeding Season Male or female budgie? Different Colors of Budgies Choosing the Perfect Budgie Specimen Housing for Your Birdies Advantages of Making Your Own Cages Tier boxes Drinking water fount Diet for your birds Management of Your Birds Baby Chicks Marketing your birds Diseases and Treatment Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Budgerigars, also known as the Australian parakeets, budgies, or lovebirds have begun to grow more popular as the best choice for a caged bird pet for children and also a bird for breeding and profit. This book is now going to tell you all about how you can raise budgerigars, whether it is to bring cheer into your house, or just for breeding purposes. Every year, more and more people are looking for the best pet choice for a pet perhaps to keep a little child amused and happy, and also to breed this undoubtedly very sweet and fascinating little bird. Budgerigar societies are coming up all over the World, where the care, the breeding, and tips and techniques on how you can keep your little lovebirds happy and healthy are shared openly to other budgerigar breeders all over the World. So before I tell you more about how you can indulge in either what is going to be a very amusing hobby, or perhaps give you a lifetime source of profit. The only problem is that once you keep them as pets, you may just not want to sell them!
Download or read book Lovebirds written by Nikki Moustaki and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Nikki Moustaki certainly cannot resist the splendid lovebird, and her valentine to this irresistible avian wonder is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide. This colorful guide offers vital information to both new and experienced bird keepers about this hookbilled parrot, covering all aspects of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Bird specialist and trainer Moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about lovebirds with chapters on the history and characteristics of lovebirds, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care. The chapter “A Look at Lovebird Species” gives readers a glimpse into all nine species. Although nine species exist--ranging from red faced to black collared lovebirds —only the peach-faced, black-masked, and Fischer’s are widely available to pet owners. The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about the three main species of lovebirds and how to select the best one from those available commercially. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and all the necessary accessories. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing a proper diet for the lovebird . The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding and the basic color variations and genetics of this beautiful small parrot. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.
Download or read book Breeding Lovebirds written by Tony Silva and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents recommendations about the care and breeding of lovebirds.
Download or read book Lovebirds written by Matthew M. Vriends and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 1986 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything about the housing, care, nutrition, breeding, and diseases of lovebirds.
Download or read book Lovebirds written by Julie Rach Mancini and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lovebirds are small, stout parrots with a curious and good-natured disposition. Written by an expert on lovebirds, this comprehensive book covers species characteristics and offers advice on how to look after these beautiful birds. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet(TM), the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.
Download or read book The Lovebird Handbook written by Vera Appleyard and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 2001 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you everything you need to know about purchase, care and feeding, housing, safety, breeding, the lovebird's body language.
Download or read book Hand feeding and Raising Baby Birds written by Matthew M. Vriends and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on natural and artificial incubation, feeding, proper nutrition, hand-feeding, and health problems faced by baby birds.
Download or read book All about Breeding Lovebirds written by Mervin F. Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Raising Pet Birds for Profit written by James McDonald and published by Brentwood House Pub. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete book on breeding and marketing the most popular species of pet birds for the pet industry. The author has 25 years of experience in the field of exotic birds.
Download or read book This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds written by Danielle Belleny and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of bird watching basics, fun facts, and illustrated species profiles, This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds is a joyful celebration of our feathered friends! For seasoned spotters and backyard hobbyists alike, this charming guide offers an accessible look at the irresistible world of birding. Wildlife biologist and co-founder of Black Birders Week Danielle Belleny walks readers through the essentials of bird watching, from equipment to locations, offering new ideas for finding avian friends wherever you may be. Engaging profiles of North American bird species, from cardinals and blue jays to raptors and sea birds, are accompanied by whimsical illustrations sure to spark the imaginations of birders from coast to coast. Deeply researched and accessible to enthusiasts of all levels of experience, This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds is an essential addition to every bird lover's field library.
Download or read book Budgies written by Angela Davids and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A budgie, as the common parakeet is typically called, is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Angela Davids has written an ideal introductory pet guide, with chapters on the characteristics of the irresistible budgie, the history of budgies in the wild, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care. The selection chapter offers potential owners excellent advice about selection of the color and sex, suitability of the delicate budgie with families, children, and other pets. In the chapter on housing and care, the author discusses selection of the right cage, placement of the cage, and the purchase of toys, cups, perches, and more. A bird’s diet is critical to its ongoing health, and the chapter devoted to feeding the budgie gives the reader all the info he or she needs about choosing the best diet, different types of seeds, greens, fruits, veggies, grit, as well as human foods to avoid. The chapter “Training Time” addresses finger training, towel training, perch training, and offers an easy-to-follow primer on teaching a budgie to talk. The final two chapters of the book will be useful for bird fanciers interested in learning more about the breeding and the basic color variations and genetics of this perfect beginner’s bird. The book concludes with an appendix of bird societies, a glossary of terms, and a complete index.
Download or read book Manual of Exotic Pet Practice written by Mark Mitchell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comprehensive overview of biology, husbandry, preventive medicine, common disease presentations, zoonoses, and much more. Other key topics include common health and nutritional issues as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics. Brings cutting-edge information on all exotic species together in one convenient resource. Offers essential strategies for preparing your staff to properly handle and treat exotic patients. Features an entire chapter on equipping your practice to accommodate exotic species, including the necessary equipment for housing, diagnostics, pathology, surgery, and therapeutics. Provides life-saving information on CPR, drugs, and supportive care for exotic animals in distress. Discusses wildlife rehabilitation, with valuable information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care. Includes an entire chapter devoted to the emergency management of North American wildlife. Offers expert guidance on treating exotics for practitioners who may not be experienced in exotic pet care.
Download or read book The Lovebird written by Pamela Leis Higdon and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on: feeding grooming housing health care what to expect from the pet basic training As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts—people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.
Download or read book I Love Birds written by Jennifer Ward and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prowl for owls by ear, discover the science of feathers, and become familiar with the birds in your neighborhood and beyond—52 activities for kids ages 4 to 8 Calling all birders! It’s time to share the joy of birds with the kids in your life. I Love Birds! is chock-full of activities, information, and rich resources that will fuel discovery and inspire families. Through sensory, hands-on, and creative explorations that involve birding basics and the hows and whys of bird behavior, the activities here will engage children’s imagination and sense of wonder as they observe birds in the wild, become citizen scientists, and forge a deeper understanding, appreciation, and stewardship toward nature, our planet, and all things feathery.
Download or read book Birds For Dummies written by Gina Spadafori and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens Full-color guide to pet birds inside! "You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming. Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers
Download or read book Parakeets For Dummies written by Nikki Moustaki and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-23 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a "home tweet home" for this colorful, lively bird This plain-English guide helps readers find the right parakeet and offers expert advice on feathering his nest, from setting up the cage and selecting foods to keeping messes at bay. Readers will discover how to groom a parakeet, recognize the symptoms of illness, and keep a parakeet safe from other pets. They will also see how to teach a parakeet to talk, understand parakeet behavior, and find an avian veterinarian.
Download or read book Lovebirds written by Amanda Hampson and published by Random House Australia. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In their youth, lovebirds Elizabeth and Ray had to fight to be together. Their future was full of promise and, blessed with children and careers, their happiness complete. But a twist of fate changed their lives forever. Now in her sixties, Elizabeth is desperately lonely. She rarely sees her two adult sons and her closest friend is a talkative budgie. But when her grandson, Zach, gets into trouble with the police, she decides to take him on a road trip to find his grandfather, her lost love Ray, in the hope of mending their broken family. Two less compatible travelling companions would be hard to find, as they set off on an unlikely adventure into the wilds of the northern NSW hinterland. What they discover along the way, about Ray and each other, has the power to transform them all. In trying to save Zach, Elizabeth might just save herself."--Publisher.
