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OverviewThe most comprehensive and current book on its topic, this handbook provides both novice and experienced aviculturists with detailed information and techniques for managing and breeding pekin robins and other small softbill birds. The topics covered include: biology; housing; predator management; acquisition, quarantine and acclimation; breeding; hand-rearing; feeding; cultivating live food; health care; and conservation breeding. As well the book includes an extensive list of softbill species, complete with beautiful watercolour prints of the various birds described. The author's own precise drawings and photographs complement the descriptions and instructions within each section, enabling readers to better understand the procedures being outlined. In addition, the inclusion of case histories drawn from the author's own aviculture experiences provides interesting anecdotal information that takes the book away from being simply a ""how-to"" manual. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter KarstenPublisher: Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Imprint: Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.958kg ISBN: 9780888396068ISBN 10: 0888396066 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 31 May 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not available ![]() This product is no longer available from the original publisher or manufacturer. There may be a chance that we can source it as a discontinued product. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Biology; Housing; General Care; Acquisition, Quarantine, and Acclimation; Breeding; Hand-rearing; Feeding; Cultivation of Live Food; Conservation Breeding; Health Care; Other Species of Softbills; Glossary; Bibliography; Species Index; General Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |