The Complete Book Of Finches And Softbills (191 Pages; Hardcover)

Internationally renowned author and aviculturist David Alderton provides a comprehensive guide to every aspect of maintaining healthy and prolific birds. The Complete Book of Finches and Softbills gives expert insight on selection, housing, and nutrition with color photographs and detailed information on nearly 100 cage and aviary birds. An extensive chapter on health care guides owners through the prevention and treatment of diseases and ailments.

The book also features an in-depth section on breeding that covers the latest advances in genetics and reproduction.David Alderton has been an enthusiastic aviculturist for more than 30 years, keeping and breeding a large number of finches and softbills. He is particularly interested in the fields of avian nutrition and health care, both of which have a direct impact on the likelihood of successful breeding.

Alderton has been published widely in the field of aviculture, in journals, newspapers, and books. Previous TFH titles include the highly acclaimed Atlas of Parrots. His books have sold more than four million copies in 25 different languages worldwide

Finches for Dummies (90 Pages)

A StartSmart Guide for the Rest of Us--Exclusively at PETCO.The fun and easy way to take care of your feathered friend. Are you a finch lover? This plain-English guide explains the different species and helps you prepare to bring a finch home, with expert advice on everything from housing to feeding to health care and hand taming. You'll also see how to spot a sick finch, handle emergencies, and keep your finch calm and content.

Discover how to: Find and select the right finch. Understand your finch's behavior. Extend your finch's life span.Breed finches. Find an avian veterinarian.Written in a down-to-earth style featuring informative cartoons, illustrations, reference lists, and other handy tools to help you understand and care for your finch.

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