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Caiques—Their Care, Breeding and Some Natural History
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This Caique book provides an in-depth coverage for aviculturists, pet owners, and bird enthusiasts.The text includes some very valuable information and supportive colour plates. Suitable for the novice and experienced pet...
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This Caique book provides an in-depth coverage for aviculturists, pet owners, and bird enthusiasts.The text includes some very valuable information and supportive colour plates. Suitable for the novice and experienced pet owner and aviary breeder alike.
Presented in Three Parts:
Pet Care
Breeding
Esoteric and Scientific Topics
Information includes:
Deciding if you are a ‘parrot person’
Parrot-proofing your home
Cage selection & placement, lighting and cleaning
Diet
Bathing and Grooming
Keeping Pairs as Pets
Keeping with other pets and other species of birds
Life Cycle and Habits
Behaviour and Training
Diet & Feeding
Health
Travel
Recapturing an escaped bird
Breeding—Housing, Nestboxes, Mating Behaviour, Incubation, Handfeeding, Mutations and Hybrids
Natural History—Taxonomy Species and Subspecies, Ecology, Conservation
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