Budgerigar Matings and Colour Expectations
Budgerigar Matings and Colour Expectations

Author: F. S. Elliott

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2012-12-21

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1447481267

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Learn to mate your budgies together to get the very best colour combinations. This handy guide includes chapters on the colouration and correct names of the different budgerigars. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Breeding your Budgerigars for Colour - With Tips on Colour Combinations, Hybrids, Mule Breeding and Keeping Records
Breeding your Budgerigars for Colour - With Tips on Colour Combinations, Hybrids, Mule Breeding and Keeping Records

Author: Various

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1528764218

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This antique book contains a detailed and interesting guide to breeding very specific colours into pet budgerigars, as well as containing detailed information on hybrids, mule breeding, and the importance of record keeping. The perfect book for both professional and private breeders, this text is both easy-to-digest and detailed, and constitutes a great addition to any collection of avicultural literature. Chapters contained in this book are: 'The Elements of Colour Production', 'The Colour Varieties and Recommended Pairings', 'Colour Production', 'In-Breeding', 'Hybrids and Mule Breeding', and 'Keeping Records'. This book has been chosen for modern republication because of its timeless educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject of aviculture.

All about Budgerigars - A Concise But Comprehensive Treatise on Housing, Management, Breeding and Exhibiting, with Notes on Colour Varieties and Their
All about Budgerigars - A Concise But Comprehensive Treatise on Housing, Management, Breeding and Exhibiting, with Notes on Colour Varieties and Their

Author: Frank W. Pratley

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2020-09-17

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1528764048

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This antique book comprises a concise but comprehensive treatise on budgerigar housing, breeding, exhibiting, management, and care, with notes on colour varieties and their reproduction. This is the perfect book for both prospective and existing budgerigar owners, containing all the information needed for successful budgerigar owning. The chapters of this book include: 'Housing a Budgerigar'; 'Appliances - Perches, Seed, Water and Grit Vessels, Seed Hopper, Greenstuff Holders, Nest Boxes'; 'Feeding'; 'Purchase of Stock - Choice of Colours, Source of Supply, Birds to Avoid'; 'General Management'; 'Breeding'; Et cetera. 'All About Budgerigars' has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction to aviculture.

The Border Fancy Canary - Its Breeding, Rearing And Management
The Border Fancy Canary - Its Breeding, Rearing And Management

Author: James Patterson

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 147338771X

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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the breeding, rearing, and management of the border fancy canary. It contains information on all aspects of canary management from ailments to show preparation, and will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: “Origin and History”, “Description and Points”, “The Question of Colour”, “Mating for Markings”, “Greens and Cinnamons”, “Starting a Strain”, “How to Mate Up”, “Hatching and Rearing”, “Care During the Moult”, “Preparation for Show”, etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

Norwich Canaries
Norwich Canaries

Author: C. A. House

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2018-01-31

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1528784898

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This vintage book deals with the Norwich canary, a variety of canary originally brought over to England by Flemish weaver fleeing Spanish persecution in the 16th century. It is a comprehensive guide to caring for and managing this type of canary, complete with details concerning everything from selection and breeding, to making cages, exhibiting, and beyond. Highly recommended for those with a practical interest in keeping or breeding Norwich canaries. Contents include: “Norwich Canaries”, “The Breeding-Room and Cages”, “Breeding Time”, “The Moulting Season”, “Exhibiting”, “Forming a Stud”, “Producing the Ideal”, “A Fresh Start”, “The Ideal Bird”, “Yellows, Buffs and Cinnamons”, “Colour and Size”, “Training and Exhibition”, “Eliminating Lumps”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.