Everything you need to know about Silkies or Silkie Chickens as pets. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about Silkie Chickens, Silkies or Silkie Bantams. Facts and information, raising, breeding, care, food and where to buy all included. Black, white, Chinese and bearded silkie chickens also covered. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping Silkie Chickens. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions.

About the Author: Through his love of nature, Chuck observed and saw the beauty of nature and the animals all around us as he drove his bus each day early in the mornings or at sunset. These are the times he thought, the woods and the earth comes alive. This suggested to him that God, was really an early riser. Bill, a cockatiel, was the first bird that Chuck ever had and came to him in an unusual way which started him on his many adventures. He observed that birds create close family ties and that they can show many emotions on their faces, (anger or happiness), even though they have no lips, only hard beaks. Most of us never see birds up close because they are usually in flight or far away. Gonzo is on the cover and is his second bird. He was an abused bird that became a great friend after some exciting go arounds, and a lot of help from his wife and daughter. You will read more about him later. Chuck found the key of what it takes to love a pet or they to love us. You will be touched by the emotional experiences of these stories as well as, some of his inspiring thoughts of what part fate plays in our lives. So come along and enjoy the read.

All the facts and information you want to know on how to care for Blue and Gold Macaws and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about Blue and Yellow Macaws. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Rose Sullivan covers all aspects of caring for these wonderful parrots - including training, health, price, habitat, breeding, lifespan, adoption, behavior, cages, size, talking, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style with wonderful color photos and is full of sound advice and answers to your questions - including some you didn't know you had

All the facts and information you want to know about Ringneck Parakeets and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this book is a must have for anybody passionate about Ringneck, Rose-ringed Parakeets or Indian Ringneck Parakeets. Covering facts and information about the various mutations including blue, yellow, green, white and violet colors. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Rose Sullivan covers all aspects of caring for these wonderful parrots - including training, handling, health, housing, breeding, lifespan, personality, temperament, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style and is full of sound advice and answers to your questions - including some you didn't know you had

Two lonely ducks going in different directions looking for their friends, end up finding each other and having a great day of fun together.

All the information you need to raise backyard chickens in one quick and easy guide.
This handy book gives you all the information you need to raise and keep a flock of backyard chickens.
"The Backyard Chickens Handbook" is a greater starter book for those looking to raise a new flock of chickens. It's also a good book for seasoned vets to have on hand as a reminder of the best practices for hatching, raising and feeding backyard chickens.
Buy this book now and you'll soon have all the eggs you can handle.

Various ebook formats are available at http: //www.smashwords.com/ In 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Pickles the Parrot does indeed dominate life. Owning parrots can be challenging and frustrating but Georgi Abbott has a way of finding humour in her parrot's behaviour and giving us pause to think differently about our own feathered pets. This is her fourth book about Pickles and just like the others, you are guaranteed to laugh out loud at this parrot's antics and personality. Excerpt ... Crazy Lady I decided to take Pickles on a little outing so I packed him up in his back-pack and we drove up town to take a short walk around the lake with Neeka Dog. We had a nice little walk and then we sat on a bench over-looking the water and there was not a single soul around for Pickles to embarrass me in front of. He was quite content to caw at the ducks and show off his other wild bird repertoire. After walking back to the car, we drove across the street to the outdoor mall so I could pick up the mail at the post office. I put Pickles on my back again for the short walk and on the way back, he started with the wolf whistles and his doing, doing, doing sounds just as we were approaching some people who were sitting on a bench in the common area. Instead of stopping to explain, as I usually do when people can't see Pickles because I'm facing them with him hidden in back, I decided to keep walking, as I knew that in a moment I would be past them and the back-pack would be self explanatory. When I arrived at the car a minute later, I removed the backpack to place it in the car and that's when I noticed that Pickles had pulled up all the paper from the bottom of the cage and then climbed down to the bottom, effectively hiding himself beneath and behind the paper. That means nothing was explained to those people and instead, I just looked like some weirdo walking through the mall, whistling and doinging with a backpack full of old newspaper. Soon, if Pickles has his way, the town will declare me crazy and unfit to own a bird. Follow us on facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/georgiabbotts.picklestheparrot

Are you looking to start a flock of backyard chickens, but have no clue what breed to choose? The Backyard Chickens Breed Guide takes the guesswork out of choosing backyard chicken breeds
This helpful guide gives you the information you need in order to make an informed decision regarding the chickens you want to add to your backyard flock.
It discusses the items that are important to most backyard breeders, including the following: Noise level.The amount of eggs you can reasonably expect your chickens to lay.The average cost per chick.Potential health concerns.Temperament.Special considerations that must be made.
Take the guesswork out of owning backyard chickens. If you're planning on owning backyard chickens, you owe it to yourself to check out "The Backyard Chickens Breed Guide." If not, you may make a choice that you'll regret for years to come.

What is it that draws us to birds in all their magnificent diversity of color, song, size and ability? Civilizations ancient and modern have been spellbound by birds' ability to fly, the beauty and complexity of their sounds, and the sheer volume and presence of birds on every continent.
Birds are a key component of the global economy. Bird-watching and eco-tourism are increasingly profitable industries, and egg and meat production provides the world with its' single largest source of animal protein. "Birds in Our Lives" is an introductory text in avian biology, which offers a unique approach addressing not only scientific content, but recognizing the economic and social importance of many avian species.
"Birds in Our Lives" begins with an examination of the evolution of birds. Subsequent chapters address issues in international trade, flight, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and reproduction. The second half of the text is devoted to specific species including parrots, raptors, pigeons and doves, ratites like emus and cassowaries, Galliformes like pheasants, turkeys and jungle fowl, and waterfowl. The final chapter addresses opportunities for helping bird populations whether as a land owner, consumer, or concerned citizen.
"Birds in Our Lives" is an excellent text for introductory through junior level avian biology courses. It will also be of interest to anyone choosing a bird as a pet, as well as those involved in hobbies such as falconry and pigeon-racing.
Adam J. Davis earned both his B.S. in Animal Science and his Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. Following his work as a Postdoctoral Associate in molecular reproductive endocrinology he began teaching at the University of Georgia, where he is currently an Associate Professor. Dr. Davis has combined his interest in birds and training in nutrition and reproduction to develop award winning educational and research programs in poultry and avian biology. He continues to breed parrots and finches in his spare time.
Mia N. Malloy earned both her B.S. in Biological Science and her Ph.D. in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia. While working on her Ph.D., she helped develop, coordinate, and teach Field Studies in Avian Biology for a summer study abroad program in Costa Rica. Her numerous field skills include mist-netting, nest searching, and field identification. As a Post-doctoral Associate in Adam Davis laboratory, she is active in both research and teaching. Dr. Malloy teaches an introductory bird course at the University of Georgia and assists with nutritional and reproductive studies.

If you enjoyed Chicken Soup for the Soul, then this captivating collection of short stories, poems and anecdotes is for you. Recounting the heartwarming, uplifting and often hilarious experiences of ex-battery hens and their owners, Tales from the Coop is a must-read for anybody who appreciates the bond between pets and the people who love them. From chicken friendships and a hen's love of treats, to the first moving glimpse of freedom from the battery cage, each story is lovingly told by owners whose ex-battery hens truly rule the roost. All profits from the sale of Tales from the Coop will go to the British Hen Welfare Trust and Little Hen Rescue.

A collection of humor columns about real life with parrots. If you own a parrot or want to own one, take a look at the light side.

Do you think you could love a tyrant? Would you be amazed if you found yourself absolutely doting on an autocrat who makes constant demands, awful messes, earsplitting noises and lives by his or her own rules, almost completely ignoring yours? You might be amazed by how many people do. No, this isn't a political statement; this is about the third most popular family of pets in the United States; birds. Birds are beautiful and fascinating but living with them is nothing like living with dogs or cats. Enter the laughter- and amazement-filled world of an African Grey Parrot named Dorian and discover the trials and delights of what life is really like for those who live with these wonderful creatures. A Portrait of Dorian Grey is not only a history of the authors' life with Dorian and his flock mates but a treasure trove of priceless information about the reality of what it takes and what can be expected when you live with these astonishingly intelligent and highly demanding animals. Many photographs illustrate the rewarding behaviors and requirements along with some of the more disturbing and trying aspects of life as part of a flock. Why do so many people spend more time making breakfast for their birds than they do for themselves and spend more money on bird toys and treats than they do on their own wardrobes? Come discover the thrill of having a cogent conversation with an evolved dinosaur, the delight of an animal that makes intelligent jokes, the challenge of how to keep a winged Houdini in his cage, and the pure delight of having your pet look up at you and actually say aloud, "I love you "

A behavior therapy book for experienced clicker trainers. This book will teach you how to resolve screaming and screeching problems with your birds using clicker training. ATTENTION: The methods used in this book require the knowledge of Clicker Training for Parrots and Other Birds, Volumes I and II: "Clicker Training" and "More Clicker Training." Please read both books first, if you are not already an experienced clicker trainer.

On a farm north of San Francisco, celebrated writer Walker diligently cares for a flock of chickens. "The Chicken Chronicles" captures her blossoming relationship with her chickens and is an extraordinary document of personal recovery, political commitment, and the joys of relating to animals.

A delightful look, in full color, at the world of parrots as companion birds. From budgies to macaws, many are pictured. Bird owners and bird lovers will identify with the haiku poems describing companion birds, living with birds, loving birds and marvelling at birds in their color and variety.

Bob the crow and Huey the raven were the catalyst to our renewed wildlife adventures. The past ten years have provided us with so many unexpected encounters with all kinds of amazing animals from exotic white lions and tigers to bears, elephants and many more. Our dealings with wild ravens has been extraordinary to say the least. In this volume we both expand on the time we had with Huey, and bring you up to date on ravens we've met all over the western United states. Over 200 photographs.

Pink Pearl lived alone, without a feathered flock in her own little "bird room" confined inside a cage to protect her from the family feline who openly and peacefully shared their life with the humans. Scared and alone while the family drifting apart with their focuses turning to higher education and a better way to provide for their financial struggles to compete with the changing world, Pearly Bird began to self-destruct one feather at a time at the tender age of four. Screaming for freedom and for a chance to prove she that wasn't the "wild animal" she was accused of being only caused her to being imprisoned for eleven more years behind the cold, deaf bars of her cage. Then one day a caring angel answered her calls to finally be understood and given a chance to thrive amongst the strict, complicated, human environment. Now at home without predators and by the hands of a loving couple, Pearl begins to thrive and develop becoming once again the exotic family member from a small island devastated by self-destruction and neglect.

This is a story of a ten-year old boy and his love of a Magpie. People of all ages will enjoy this book. If you love animals, or desire to learn to love them this reading will spark that interest and provide ways and means of becoming close to them. If you have always wanted a talking bird, this is a success story of a young boy who taught a magpie how to speak. It is interesting reading and will hold the interest of both young and old whether reading it or listening to it being read.

From the moment Jeff Guidry saw the baby eagle with broken wings, his life was changed. For weeks he and the staff at Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Puget Sound, Washington, tended to the injured bird. Miraculously, she recovered, and Jeff, a center volunteer, became her devoted caretaker. Though Freedom would never fly, she had Jeff as her wings. And after Jeff was diagnosed with stage three non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000, Freedom returned his gift. Between sessions of debilitating chemotherapy, Jeff's visits to Freedom and their special bond soothed his spirit and gave him the strength to fight. A tender tale of hope, love, trust, and life, this moving true story is an affirmation of the spiritual connection that humans and animals share.

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This book provides a ready resource with easy to follow instructions to aid you in providing first aid to companion birds in emergency situations. The information in this book has been collected, compiled and edited from a variety of sources. The information here is provided as a resource for first aid for your companion bird. As we all know, first aid provides an immediate response to an immediate physical need or discomfort. First aid is never intended to be a substitute for competent medical attention, in this instance, your avian veterinarian.

Pigeon Passion is based on his years of experience of pigeon keeping and is packed with useful hints and tips. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Lang covers all aspects of pigeon keeping - including handling, health, housing, breeding, racing and training. Pigeon Passion offers everything you need to know in an easy to read style. It's full of up to date and sound advice and answers to all your questions - including some you didn't even know you had Pigeon Passion is a must have for anybody who loves pigeons and for those who are involved with Pigeon Racing.

Robirda shares her extensive experience with canaries in a book that offers help with everything a canary owner needs to know, from learning how to choose, house, feed, tame, and care for a single pet canary, to keeping, breeding, pairing and feeding multiple pairs. There's over a hundred informative photos, including an eye-opening series that shows a pair of canaries rearing their babies, from laying the eggs to fledging the nest. All in all a rare tour de force for any canary aficionado.