The ultimate encyclopedia of caged and aviary birds : a practical family reference guide to keeping pet birds, with expert advice on buying, understanding, breeding and exhibiting birds / David Alderton.
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TextPublisher: London : Hermes House, [2011]Copyright date: ©2011Edition: First editionDescription: 256 pages : coloured illustrations ; 30 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781843091646; 184309164XSubject(s): Cage birds -- Encyclopedias | Aviaries -- Handbooks, manuals, etcDDC classification: 636.6 Summary: ENCYCLOPAEDIAS & REFERENCE WORKS. This is a photographic guide to more than 250 of the world's most popular bird varieties, beautifully illustrated with more than 800 photographs. It shows you how to select the right bird for your lifestyle, including advice on buying birds for breeding and for showing. It includes topics on maintaining your bird's health: how to keep pet birds alert and in the best condition; common bird diseases; and what to do when problems occur. This book is a reference manual for bird-keepers of all levels. It covers all aspects of bird care: housing choices; constructing an aviary; buying birds and settling them in; feeding and handling; keeping birds healthy; and exhibiting and breeding. Ages 9+
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ENCYCLOPAEDIAS & REFERENCE WORKS. This is a photographic guide to more than 250 of the world's most popular bird varieties, beautifully illustrated with more than 800 photographs. It shows you how to select the right bird for your lifestyle, including advice on buying birds for breeding and for showing. It includes topics on maintaining your bird's health: how to keep pet birds alert and in the best condition; common bird diseases; and what to do when problems occur. This book is a reference manual for bird-keepers of all levels. It covers all aspects of bird care: housing choices; constructing an aviary; buying birds and settling them in; feeding and handling; keeping birds healthy; and exhibiting and breeding. Ages 9+
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