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.

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

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.

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

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

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 "

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

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.

It is no secret that pets offer unconditional love, social support, and many laughs.

This incredible true story of Honey, a grey cockatiel, makes you laugh as you learn about her unique personality.

You suffer the agony along with Honey's family as they discover a lone feather on the living room floor, and you are astounded as this unbelievable misadventure unravels.

An entrancing tale that reveals the cockatiel's mixed bag of emotions ranging from joy, anger, impatience, curiosity, sadness...

"Feather Faith" is an enchanting tale that shares one family's extraordinary experiences as a grey cockatiel brings spontaneity, humor, and a love like never before to their household, proving once again how much pets enrich our lives.

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.

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.

The Homesteader’s Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is the modern homesteader’s guide to raising, feeding, breeding, selling, and enjoying the noblest animal on the farm—the chicken. From the rooster’s crow in the morning, to the warm egg in the nesting box, chickens are the gateway livestock for almost every homesteader and backyard farm enthusiast. In this book, you’ll learn everything you need to know about raising chickens naturally. Fewell guides you in:

- understanding why chickens do what they do

- creating your very own poultry or egg business

- preventing and treating ailments with herbal remedies

- setting up your property, coop, and brooder

- hatching chicks

- purchasing chickens properly

- cooking delicious recipes with your farm fresh eggs and poultry.

This is heritage chicken keeping skills 101, with a modern twist. Not only will you gain knowledge about naturally keeping chickens through every stage of their lives, but you’ll fully embrace the joy and ease of raising all-natural chickens on your homestead.

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.

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.

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.

Here's everything a new pet owner needs to know about Parakeets: purchasing, cages and equipment, feeding, health care, and more. Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are written mainly for prospective and inexperienced pet owners, introducing them to the details and responsibilities of pet care. The heavily illustrated books in this series are also helpful for older children seeking pet care information and advice. Barron's selection of titles in this large series covers every popular dog and cat breed, bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, fish varieties for aquarium hobbyists, terrarium pets, and even reptiles, amphibians, and exotics. Each title features approximately 70 color photos and advises on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and training

In Birds, devout birder and ornithologist Roger J. Lederer celebrates the heyday of avian illustration in 40 artists' profiles, beginning with the work of Flemish painter Frans Snyders in the early 1600s and continuing through to contemporary artists like Elizabeth Buttersworth, famed for her portraits of macaws. Stretching its wings across time, taxa, geography, and artistic style - from the celebrated realism of American conservation icon John James Audubon, to Elizabeth Gould's nineteenth-century renderings of museum specimens from the Himalayas, to Swedish artist and ornithologist Lars Jonsson's ethereal watercolours - this book is a cornucopia of art and artists as diverse and beautiful as their subjects.

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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.

This high-quality edition is an unabridged replication of the original catalogue produced in 1931, using a rare original source copy. Each page has been expertly processed and every tiny stroke of the many etchings included in this volume has been detailed and reproduced digitally. This book offers fascinating glimpse of the many birds and other exotic fancy which were available as pets in the 1930s. Offerings from Max Geisler Bird Co. were highlighted by their signature, trademarked lines of pet birds: the "Human Talker" parrots, and the "Living Music Box" strain of canaries. Beyond these, the company offered a menagerie of other exotic creatures available for order, including Flamingos, Marmozette Monkeys, novelty Japanese Dancing mice, chameleons, Chinese Telescope Goldfish, and even Burmese Peacocks Recreated using technology far superior to any available in 1931, this catalogue is printed and optimized for maximal quality and longevity in a format that captures the appearance of the original catalogue when first printed. Whether you are a pet-lover, a collector of ephemera, a historian, or an afficiando of vintage literature, this book will be an excellent addition to your collection and enable you experience and relive what were once bygone memories of the past. Talking Parrots Parrots and Lovebirds Canaries Choice Songsters Other Singing and Fancy Birds Ferrets Fancy Fowls, Pets and Rare Animals Animals Dogs Fancy Fish Aquatic Plants Fish Globes Aquaria Ornaments Aquaria Supplies Aquariums Terrariums Cages * Close Wire Brass Cages * Glass Sided Canary Cages * Pyralin Outfits * Parrot Stands * Parrot Cages * Breeding Cages Cage Supplies Dog Furnishings Dog Carriers - Taxidermy - Etc. Dog Food and Medicine Bird Seed, Food and Medicine Something About Sick Birds What Our Patrons Have to Say About Our Bird Preparations The Care of Canaries The Care of Parrots The Care of the Mockingbird The Nightingale and Goldfish

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.