Isbn: 9780259464150 - the bird keeper's guide and companion: containing plain directions for keeping and breeding canaries, and all other song birds, as well as practical ... to which they are liable (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide for bird keepers, offering practical advice on feeding, breeding, and caring for various songbirds. The author, drawing on years of experience, delves into the nuances of keeping canaries, including how to identify prize birds and the secrets of breeding high-colored varieties. The book further explores the art of breeding goldfinch and linnet mules, offering insights into pairing and matching birds for optimal results. Beyond practicalities, the author highlights the importance of providing birds with a healthy environment, emphasizing the need to combat vermin that can plague cages and nests. The book also touches on the historical practice of teaching birds to sing, particularly the German method of utilizing nightingales and titlarks as instructors, suggesting this approach could be adopted by English breeders. The book concludes by stressing the significance of proper care and feeding, arguing that attentive bird keeping can prolong the lives of these treasured songbirds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…