Breeding British Birds in Aviaries and Cages - Housing, Feeding, Sexing and General Management of British Hardbills and Softbills
Breeding British Birds in Aviaries and Cages - Housing, Feeding, Sexing and General Management of British Hardbills and Softbills

Author: H. Norman

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-03-05

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1447488105

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This antiquarian book contains a complete guide to the housing, feeding, sexing, and general management of British birds in aviaries and cages. It comprises a wealth of useful information on keeping a large number of different birds ranging from goldfinches to starlings, and it is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. Although old, the information contained within the pages of this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern enthusiast. The chapters of this book include: “Housing and Feeding”, “The Goldfinch”, “The Bullfinch”, “The Linnet”, “The Greenfinch”, “The Chaffinch”, “The Bramblefinch”, “The Siskin”, “The Redpoll”, “The Twite”, “The Hawfinch”, “What They Feed On”, “The Corn Bunting”, etcetera. This vintage book is being republished in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

Canaries, Hybrids and British Birds in Cage and Aviary
Canaries, Hybrids and British Birds in Cage and Aviary

Author: John Robson

Publisher: Home Farm Books

Published: 2011-01

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1446528510

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Originally published early 1900s. A large beautifully illustrated book dealing with every aspect of British cage and aviary birds. Contents include: History - Breeding - Aviaries - Showing - Rearing - Canary Breeds - Canary Hybrids - British Birds Amenable to Captivity etc. Many of the earliest cage bird books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Compendium-Canaries, Volume 3
Compendium-Canaries, Volume 3

Author: Norbert E. W. Schramm

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-01-04

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 3756840301

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The third volume of the book series describes in a compact form 59 posture canary breeds from all over the world in words and pictures. The special body shapes or plumage of these canaries are an expression of the breeder's will and fascinate many bird lovers worldwide. In the general part of the book, the ethical responsibility and animal welfare in bird breeding is explained, the special anato-my and inheritance mechanisms are described and general hints for breeding are given. In the special part, 59 posture canaries are presented. The history and development of each breed plays a special role, as some were created almost 200 years ago, others in more recent times. The de-scription of the standard characteristics and peculiarities in breeding complete the individual breed descriptions. This volume is rounded off with a list of all technical terms used in the three volumes of this compendium.