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Multiple Species, Aviaries, Choosing
a Bird, Encylopedias, Hand-Rearing, General Care, Health Books
A-C
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A Practical Guide to Cage & Aviary Birds
by: Harvey, Rob
This book looks at the practical aspects of keeping birds and opens with
sensible advice on choosing the most suitable birds for your circumstances
and then show how to handle your birds safely when you need to, how to
feed a wide range of birds from seedeaters to nectar feeders. This is
followed by a look at day-to-day care and how to recognize basic health
problems that need expert attention. Features over 100 birds. Color photos.
128 pgs.
c.1994, H/C...$29.95
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Adventures with Talking Birds
by: Hurlbutt, Katherine
The authors experiences with birds she has shared her living quarters
with. Budgies, cockatiels, cockatoos, ravens, starlings, and mynahs over
15 years. Anecdotal approach makes it easy to learn about behavior and
abilities of birds. 68 full-color photos. 288 pgs.
c. 1981, H/C...$17.95
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Aviary Birds in Colour
by: Woolham, Frank
Identification & information on more than 100 varieties of exotic
birds that can be kept & bred in captivity. Each bird is pictured
in a suberb color photo, along with its common & latin names, country
of origin, average dimensions, a full description of plumage, including
varieties between male & female, & seasonal changes where they
occur. A character sketch follows with recommendations for housing, feeding,
general care & breeding. 176 pgs.
c. 1974, H/C...$14.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket
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Bird Care Book
by: Gerstenfeld, Sheldon VMD
Everything you need to know to keep any bird healthy and happy, whether
you own a canary or a cockatiel. Over 50 charts to diagnose and treat
your bird's common illness; step-by-step instructions on taming and traing
domestic birds; includes a special section on care & feeding of wild birds;
plus important information on selecting a bird, first aid, nutrition,
breeding, and saving unnecessary trips to the veterinarian. 186 pgs.
c. 1989, S/C...$9.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Bird Care & Training: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by: Higdon, Pam
Covering both how to care for a pet bird and how to train it properly,
this guide offers a wonderful resource for novice pet owners who need
to know how to create a great relationship with their birds. Color photos.
126 pgs.
c. 1998, H/C...$12.95
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Bird Encyclopaedia
by: Bejcek, Vladimir & Stastny, Karel
Clear & systematic arrangement with characteristics of each order, 670
species of bird families from the whole world, large index of both scientific
& common names. Covers: Flightless birds, penguins, waterfowl, birds of
prey, gamebirds, pigeons, parrots, hummingbirds, swifts, songbirds. Nearly
700 color photographs.
c. 1999, H/C...$24.95
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Bird Owner's Home Health Care Handbook
by: Gallerstein, Gary DVM
Information on selection, housing, general care, feeding, bird anatomy,
what to do for accidents, illness, how to communicate with your vet, home
medical care, major bird diseases, transportation & quarantine regulations,
taming & training. Also includes an index of signs on illness & accidents.
B/W photos & illustrations. 292 pgs.
c. 1988, H/C...$17.95
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good
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Birdcage Book: Antique Birdcages for Contemporary Collector
by: Garisto, Leslie
A spectacular celebration of birdcages from antique to contemporary design--the
first book on the popular new collectible of the 1990s. Like the objects
it showcases, The Birdcage Book is a gem that will fascinate casual readers
and serious collectors alike. 75 full-color photographs. 95 pgs.
c.1992, H/C...$20.00
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Birds For Dummies
by: Spadafori, Gina
For Dummies, the best-selling book series. Chapters include: Which bird
for you?, caring for your bird properly, keeping your bird healthy, living
happily with your bird, ten bird myths, ten questions to ask when buying
a bird, ten best birds for beginners, ten common dangers to your bird's
life. Color & B/W photos. 328 pgs.
c. 1999, S/C...$21.95
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Birds In My Life
by: Hai, Ching
Absolutely gorgeous photographs of 24 birds owned by the author. Also
a meditative type text describing each bird and how they came into her
life. This beautiful text tries to show people that birds have feelings
and emotions that should be appreciated. 300 pages
c. 2007, H/C...$45.00
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Birds of the Edward Marshall Boehm Aviaries
by: Everitt, Charles
Major portion devoted to softbills. Aviaries kept by Edward Marshall Boehm.
The aviaries, feeding, breedings 1960-1969. B/W photos. 297 pgs. Coffee-table
size book.
c. 1973, H/C...$45.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good-Like New
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Birds Off The Perch
by: Lachman, Grindol & Kocher
Therapy & training for your pet bird. This revolutionary approach combines
expertise of an animal behaviorist, a companion parrot consultant, and
a veterinarian who use "family therapy techniques", such as respecting
your bird's boundaries & sibling rivalary to help change mischievous behavior
such as biting, screaming, bird rivalry, feather plucking, & jealousy
towards humans. 206 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$12.00
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Cage & Aviary Bird Survival Manual
by: Wellstead, Graham
An experienced ornithologist offers a comprehensive family-by-family guide
to keeping cage and aviary birds. There are full-color photos of more
than 300 birds, as well as charts and symbols designating recommended
cage size, breeding requirements, hand-rearing techniques, and even the
noise factor. Advice also feeding, health care, import/export laws, and
other considerations. 160 pgs.
c.1997, S/C...$16.95
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Cage Bird Hybrids
by: Blake, James
Cages & aviaries, nests & material, food, breding, hybrids, exhibiting.
c.1986, Rev, H/C...$24.95
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Cage Bird Question & Answer Manual
by: David Alderton
Q & A format to give helpful advice and sound answers to your questions.
Handy hints on solving problem behavior. Fact files providing at-a-glance
data on breeding, diet, & rearing. Info on the most frequent health concerns
of owners. Detailed profiles featuring the most popular species. Color
photos & informative illustrations. 208 pgs.
c. 2000, H/C...$16.95
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Cage Birds
by: Palmer, Joan
Practical guide on how to take care of some of the more common caged birds
people often keep in their homes. Covers: Budgerigars, canaries, finches,
parrots, cockatiels, mynahs. 96 pgs.
c.1983, H/C...$9.95
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Cages & Aviaries
by: Enehjelm, Curt Af
Cage sizes, breeding cages, cages for softbills, cages for ground birds,
parrot cages, budgerigar cages, canary cages, box cages, double cages,
glass cages, hospital cages, indoor aviaries, bird rooms, outdoor aviaries
& bird houses, nesting facilities, food & water containers. B/W & Color
photos. 157 pgs.
c. 1981, H/C...$12.95
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Captive Birds In Health & Disease
by: Cooper, John FRCVS
Covers: Gamebirds, raptors, parrots, waterfowl & other species. Captive
bird biology, health versus disease, types of disease, use of medicines
& disinfectants, accidents & emergency care, a veterinary vade mecum,
legislation for bird-keepers. B/W photos, illustrations, charts. 132 pgs.
c. 2003, H/C...$34.95
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Caring For Caged & Aviary Birds
by: Alderton, David
A practical family reference guide to keeping and caring for pet birds
in the home or outdoor aviary, with expert advice on buying, housing,
feeding, understanding, maintaining your bird's health, breeding, &
exhibiting. Over 450 Color photos. 128 pgs.
c. 2001, S/C...$12.95
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Caring For Exotic Birds
by: Schneck, Marcus
Birds make good pets and they are relatively easy to keep. Individual
birds' needs are discussed. Information about natural distribution, diet,
special needs in captivity, and status in the wild is provided for each
bird, enabling current or prospective owners to care for their birds responsibly
and successfully. Details are given on seeds, fruit, vegetables and greens
that different birds will need and like. Illustrated throughout will full-color
photographs and drawings. 128 pgs.
c.1991, H/C...$14.95
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Common Cagebirds In America
by: Clear, Val
Complete feeding and care information on all popular types of cagebirds.
Includes more than 40 color plates. Chapters include; Singers, brightly
colored birds, hookbills and talking mynahs, well-domesticated birds and
how to breed them, general care and management, when illness comes, on
buying birds and other useful information. Color photos. 143 pgs.
c. 1966, S/C...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Complete Bird Owner's Handbook
by: Gallerstein, Gary A.
Buying a bird, do's & don'ts, cages, travel tips, feeding, feeding & weaning
baby birds, well-mannered parrot, restraint, grooming, anatomy & physiology,
illness, emergencies, diseases, veterinary care, basic first-aid, the
loss of a pet bird. Provides an index of signs to help in emergencies
and a general index to locate any topic in seconds. B/W photos & illustrations.
320 pgs.
c. 1994, 2nd Ed, H/C...$27.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: New
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Complete Bird Owner's Handbook
by: Gallerstein, Gary A.
Buying a bird, do's & don'ts, cages, travel tips, feeding, feeding & weaning
baby birds, well-mannered parrot, restraint, grooming, anatomy & physiology,
illness, emergencies, diseases, veterinary care, basic first-aid, the
loss of a pet bird. Provides an index of signs to help in emergencies
and a general index to locate any topic in seconds. B/W photos & illustrations.
320 pgs.
c. 1994, 2nd Ed, H/C, (Regular Price $27.50)...$17.95
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, ex-lib, usual lib markings
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Complete Guide to Bird Care (Animal Care)
by: Alderton, David
This book provides you with up-to-date information, reliable, honest advice
and simple, practival tips on pet care. It is the perfect handbook for
all pet or aviary bird owners, and gives you the confidence you need to
choose and care for birds in your home or in an aviary outdoors. Profiles
more than 50 different bird species, so you can select the right birds
at the outset. Full-color illustrations, photographs and simple step-by-step
sequences demonstrate all aspects of everyday care. Advises on how to
recognize when your pet needs veterinary attention and what you can do
to help. Filled with color photos & color illustrations. 112 pgs.
c. 1998, H/C...$19.95
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Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook (New Edition)
by: Gallerstein, DVM
Selecting your bird, the do's and don'ts, proper caging and furnishings,
nutrition, restraint, grooming, creating a happy & healthy environment,
the well-behaved parrot, clubs and shows, breeding basics, avain anatomy
and physiology, home physical exams, vet care, medical emergencies, medical
problems, home care for sick birds, and when bird & owner part. All species
are refenced - user friendly with an index of signs for medical treatment.
Filled with B/w photos, illustrations and 6 Color plates. 441 pgs.
c. 2003, 3rd Ed, H/C...$37.95
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