BOOKS & VIDEOS
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We
have put together a collection of books, videos and booklets that are highly
recommended. We suggest you include them in your own library. Because of
rapid advancements made in the field of Aviculture and Avian Pediatrics, it
is important to keep up with current advancements and information. Books
should be an essential part of any hand-feeding and breeding program.
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PARROTS:
Modern Hand Feeding And Nursery Management
by
H.Voren & R.Jordan
Two
highly successful breeders combine talents to provide firsthand knowledge
that tells you everything you will need to know to raise happy, healthy
baby parrots. Covers
hand-feeding formulas, feeding, weight monitoring, feeding instruments,
maintenance of nestlings, nursery management, potential health problems,
medical procedures, weaning and much more. The sequel to Rick Jordan's
valuable Parrot Incubation Procedures. (220 pages, 5 -1/2" x8-1/2", hard cover).
#B-123-SM
$44.95
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Hand-Feeding
and Raising Baby Birds by Matthew M Vriends, Ph.D.
A complete easy to understand guide to hand-rearing
Baby parrots. Information for the amateur bird owner and professional
breeder alike.
Explains how to successfully incubate eggs and maintain a sanitary
environment where young birds can thrive. Maintaining a bird nursery,
Fighting infections and other problems, and more.
cp (152
pages, 5 1/.2"x 8 1/2", soft cover. Full
color
photos and informative line drawings.)
#B-541-SP $12.95 |
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A Common Sense Approach To Hand-Feeding
By Wanda Barras
A series of edited articles and essays dealing with
hand-feeding methods and technique. Written in easy to understand
language. Wanda Barras, Cage'N Bird's own Hand-Feeding expert, has
made available to you her published articles. Included in this
collection: Introduction to Hand-feeding & Implements and
Technique, A Hand-Feeders Checklist, Hand-Feeding Day One, Dealing With
Crop Porblems, Understanding and Treating Candida, Hand-Feeding Finches,
Splayed Leg, Disinfectants and Disinfecting, Guide to Gavage Feeding and
Crop Evacuation, Did You Know: A Collection of Helpful Hints and
Observations, Probiotics, The Business of Hand-Feeding. Weaning, and
Thoughts on Weaning & Diet (includes recipes), Avian Anatomy.
Articles on Natrual Management
#B-WB-CB
$14.95
*ARTICLES MAY BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY @
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Proper Technique for
Passing a Feeding Tube
Dr.
T.J. Lafeber, a pioneer in the field of aviculture, has written a detailed
description of gavage feeding. This informative booklet
describes equipment, shows easy to understand pictures of anatomy with
labels, crop volume of various species, approximate distance into crop in
inches. and various other helpful hints to make tube-feeding easier.
14 pages, 9" x 6", paperback, 13 diagrams and charts)
. #B-998-LF
$4.25
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Parrot Incubation
Procedure by Rick
Jordan
A step-by-step manual that is the best we've seen.
Written by an expert who understands that most of us are not. Illuminates
this vital area concisely and clearly. Novice or veteran breeder,
productivity will benefit from this marvelously comprehensive book. This
is the book on incubation. (160 pages, 6" x
9", hard cover, color photos, 2 b/w photos, 3 line drawings).
#B-104-SM
$36.95
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Anthology of Birdkeeping
by
Australian Birdkeeper
This special edition
shoukd give you hours of enjopyment and practical information on the
housing, breeding, keeping and maintenance of cage and aviary birds. Topics include basics for keeping Australian
finches, Gouldians, Java Sparrows, Cordon Blue Finches, Black palm
Cockatoos, Black Cockatoos, Blue Crown Conures, Lessor Vasa Parrots,
Eastern Rosellas and mutations, Quaker Parakeets, Indian Ringnecks,
Lorikeets, and Mixed collections. Basic Genetics, parrot nutrition and
more. etc.. (128 pg. 8.5"x11", hardtcover, 1991, color pictures)..
CAGE'N
BIRD FEATURED PRODUCT
#B-579-SM
Regular
price $31.50
on
SALE now $25.95
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A Guide to Basic Health
& Disease in Birds by Dr. Michail J. Cannon, D.V.M.
All the essential information to properly care for your
bird in all situations. Packed with user-friendly information, this new
Australian Birdkeepers guide discusses avian common diseases, quarantine
procedures, how to recognize health and nutritional problems, parasite
control, working with your avian veterinarian, aviary management, and
steps to maintaining healthy birds. A must for all aviculturists! (96 pages, ", soft-cover, color & b&w
photos, drawings and charts). ship. wt. 2 lb.
#B-573-SM
$25.95
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Cage and Aviary Bird
Survival Manual by Graham Wellstead
A family-by-family guide to cage and aviary birds, with
advice on their care and breeding. Book covers details of birds diet, disease prevention
and treatment, and includes tips to help avoid making costly and
disappointing mistakes, including practical hygiene considerations and
more. Color photos of more than 200 birds. Descriptions of cages and
aviaries, with instructions on setting them up. (160 pages, soft
cover, illustrated).
#B-998-CP
$19.95
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The First Seven Days in a New Home
T.J.
Lafeber, D.V.M .discusses
the all important first week of new bird owner ship.
Easy to understand. Covers all aspects of bird care. A healthy bird depends a
great deal upon directions given at purchase. Without complete instructions,
the owner may fail to give sufficient care or even accidentally harm his new
pet. We hand out this booklet with every bird we sell. If the new owner uses
adequate care, the bird benefits, the owner benefits, and the seller benefits.
Includes a useful guarantee and veterinary examination, which can be applied
to the sale of any bird. Call for quantity pricing.
(15 pages).
#B-951-LF
$3.50
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Pssittaculture by Tony Silva A major break
through
for the small breeder and pet
parrot owner.
A
leading authority on parrots in captivity and in the wild, shares his vast
experience and knowledge about nutrition, hand rearing, health, taming,
incubation, housing, suitability of individual species as pets,
avicultural notes, Species accounts and more. Banding charts with sizes.
Special section on mutations. Just jammed with usable information.
(330
pages, 5 5/8" x 8 3/4',
hard cover. 88 color photos).
#B-116-SM
$44.95
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Parrots in Aviculture-A Photo Reference Guide by
Rosemary Low--Photographers Ron and Val Moat togetherwith noted
authority Rosemary Low have created the definitive identification guide to
over 220 Parrot species. For each bird there is a superb color photograph
alongside precise and informative text. Half of the authors royalties will
be donated to the World Parrot Trust. This handsome book is an important
work of reference, with a wealth of accessible and comprehensive
information. (268 color
photos)
#B-124-SM
$51.50
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HAND-FEEDING
VIDEOS
ASSISTED HATCHING AND HAND-FEEDING FROM DAY 1 by Jock and Katy
McGregor-
An
excellent video made for breeders who have suffered loss of hatching
chicks because information and/or experience was not available.
Seeing
a well filmed hatch is the next best thing to hands-on experience.
Wonderful footage of a Green-Winged Macaw hatch. Includes of candling at
various stages of embryonic development, including draw-down and pip.
Great companion tape to R. Jordan's, Parrot
Incubation Procedures. Discusses hand-feeding newborns. Highly
recommended.
#V-515-WP
$33.95
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SELF RAISING BABY PARROTS by Mike & Marianne
Liddel-Taylor--
Covers
all aspects of hand-rearing from hatched chick to fully weaned bird,
including equipment, brooders, syringes, scales and diet, to name a few
. Includes: Round the clock feeding, weighing, banding with supply
sources, weaning, diets, wing clipping, medications &
troubleshooting. Featuring A. Greenwood
(running time approx. 1 hr)
#V-SRP-SM $49.95
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 The most
comprehensive, easy-to-read guides to Neophema, Psephotus, Asiatics,
Rosellas, Kakarikis and Eclectus ever produced. Each book contains over 70 color photos; various
families and their mutations; expert advice on their keeping, breeding,
housing and nutrition; concise veterinarian information and general aviary
maintenance and management. Very well written a must for the serious
aviculturist. All books are soft cover.
Very informative.
$24.95
each
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A Guide to Neophema &Psephotus
Grass
Parrot
#B-GGP-SM
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Asiatic Parrots in Australia
#B-GAP-SM
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A Guide to the Gouldian Finch
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A Guide to Australia's Long
Tailed
Parrots and New Zealand Kakarikis
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A Guide
to
Eclectus
Parrots
#B-GEP-SM
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