A Complete Guide To Keeping Pet Birds

The creation of this guide would not have been possible without acknowledging the expertise of seasoned avian veterinarians, ornithologists, and passionate bird owners who graciously shared their knowledge. Their invaluable contributions have enhanced the depth and accuracy of the information presented here. Each chapter of "A Complete Guide to Keeping Pet Birds" is a carefully woven narrative, unveiling a different facet of avian life. From the evolutionary roots of bird behavior to the intricacies of communication, nesting habits, and the importance of environmental enrichment, our exploration is as diverse as the avian kingdom itself. Embedded within the chapters are real-life case studies—stories of bird owners who have faced challenges, sought solutions, and, most importantly, celebrated the joys of avian companionship. These stories offer a glimpse into the varied experiences of bird ownership, illustrating the adaptability and resilience of both birds and their human caregivers.

Discusses how to care for caged birds, covering such topics as preparing for a bird, nutrition, breeding, training, and health and hygiene.

Titles in the Pets' Guides series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. However, in a unique spin, each book is written from the point of view of one of the animals themselves, thus also allowing the books to be used to teach perspective. In this book, Beakie the Budgie reveals how readers should go about choosing a pet bird, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet bird feel at home, and how to properly care for a pet bird, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a bird cage clean. Text in the book is accompanied by clear, labelled photographs to further reinforce key concepts.

Step-by-step instructions on birdcare in the home or outdoor aviary, with 250 photographs of types.

This handbook provides a complete overview to the selection, keeping, management and care of both pet and aviary birds from individual pets to larger aviary complexes. Topics include choosing your bird, choosing and keeping pet birds, housing and keeping aviary birds, aviary design, construction and management, plantscaping your aviary, nutrition and feeding, breeding and husbandry, general management, and health and disease aspects. It is aimed at the novice and serious aviculturist and all pet bird owners.

Lovebirds are enchanting and endearing birds that have won over the hearts of bird watchers all over the world. Lovebirds are amazing pets for those who are ready to give them the time and care they require. They are recognized for their vivid colors, lively dispositions, and close relationships with their partners. We will dig into the intriguing world of lovebirds in this extensive book, learning about their origins, species diversity, and the pleasures and responsibilities of owning them as cherished companions.

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.

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.