A Guide to Colour Mutations & Genetics in Parrots

A Guide to Colour Mutations & Genetics in Parrots

Author: Terry Martin

Publisher:

Published: 2002-01

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 9780957702462

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A definitive collective work on this intriguing and contentious subject. Drawing on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world, the author takes the reader through the basic principles of mutations and colour genetics.


A Guide To- Asiatic Parrots in Australia

A Guide To- Asiatic Parrots in Australia

Author: Sid Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780958710251

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This complete revision of A Guide to Asiatic Parrots in Australia sees the addition of over 70 new colour images of new mutations, and improved text including new genetic tables and more information on nutrition, housing and breeding.


A Guide to Rosellas and Their Mutations

A Guide to Rosellas and Their Mutations

Author: Russell Pringle

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780980492439

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This full colour title features the general management, care and breeding of the Platycercus genus. Breeding expectations including genetic tables and mutations are discussed for each species and their subspecies. Beautiful photography throughout.


A Guide to Pet and Companion Birds

A Guide to Pet and Companion Birds

Author: Ray Dorge

Publisher: ABK Publications

Published: 1998-04-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0958726620

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Detailed information regarding the process of selecting a bird, caring for it, and understanding its behavior. Details help you create a happy and healthy environment so bird keeping is pleasurable. Topics include - Choosing your pet bird,cage types, nail and wing trimming, feeding and recipes, body language, handling, taming, behavioral problems, and training. An important reference for all pet bird owners.


Cockatiel Mutations

Cockatiel Mutations

Author: Susanne Russo

Publisher: Bookbaby

Published: 2019-06-17

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9781543971859

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The last Cockatiels were exported from Australia in 1959. All current mutations are descendants from those birds that were exported out of Australia. Worldwide there are currently Twenty-Two (22) known mutations.


Budgies

Budgies

Author: Angela Davids

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2011-05-03

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1935484974

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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.


Why Parrots?

Why Parrots?

Author: Tom Marshall

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2021-07-19

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1637640447

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Why Parrots? Why Aviculture? By: Tom Marshall After Tom Marshall returned from his work with the Peace Corps in the Philippines and restarted his teaching career, he has nurtured his love of parrots. His fascination began with a large green Amazon parrot that was gifted to him by another teacher with no instructions for care for this intimidating bird. He began reading all he could about parrots and finally started to hit it off with his avian friend after six months. Why Parrots? Combines personal anecdotes and experience with important information about personal responsibility for parrots as well as the importance of conservation of these fantastic creatures’ habitat so that future generations can continue to enjoy their beauty and intelligence.


A Guide to Popular Conures as Pet and Aviary Birds

A Guide to Popular Conures as Pet and Aviary Birds

Author: Ray Dorge

Publisher: ABK Publications

Published: 2001-04-01

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0958726639

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Chapters include general management, care, and breeding of pet and breeder birds with information gleamed from various breeders across the world. Individual chapters present on 13 of the most popular conures kept in captivity. Chapter on health and diseases is written by an avian veterinarian.


Colour Mutations and Genetics in Parrots

Colour Mutations and Genetics in Parrots

Author: Terry Martin

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 9780957702479

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The Color Atlas of Turfgrass Diseases presents over 450 high-quality color photographs of all the major turfgrass diseases that occur on both warm- and cool-season grasses, and it is international in scope. This one-of-a-kind book will become the standard color guide to disease diagnosis and pathogen identification for all golf course superintendents and turfgrass practitioners. No other book contains as many detailed color photographs of this quality. Numerous photographs of each disease are provided. The Color Atlas of Turfgrass Diseases also includes step-by-step color photo guidance on diagnostic techniques for laboratory analysis which can be used by practitioners.