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How to Build Your Own Aviary, Cages, Nestboxes, Etc. and $ave a Bundle: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
James McDonald Manufacturer: Brentwood House Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0974390410 |
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During the past 29 years, author James McDonald has had the opportunity to visit some of the most successful bird farms from Florida to California and exchange ideas. As a bird wholesaler and owner of one of the largest bird breeding farms in the state of Texas, he had many opportunities to learn from other peoples' mistakes as well as his own, and the designs included in How to Build Your Own Aviary, Cages, Nestboxes, Etc. and $ave A Bundle have proven track records. While the hobbyist raising a few birds may get by with doing things exactly like it was done 50 years ago, the bird breeders who wish to derive a profit from their bird breeding operations need the most up to date information that is available. Cage breeding has replaced colony breeding for many types of exotic birds. Bird watering equipment has dramatically improved. Convenience as well as the comfort of both the birds and yourself should be a factor in designing and equipping both commercial and hobbyist aviaries. By building your aviary correctly the first time, you will not only save money, but time as well.This book was written as a practical guide for both the hobbyist and commercial breeders who want to save startup cost by building their own aviary and equipment. A great deal of money can be saved by doing it yourself. For example, the parakeet breeding cage described later in this book that holds two breeding pairs of birds, complete with tray, cost $10.20 to build. Manufactured cages of similar size and quality run from $50 to $70 each, plus freight. It doesn't take a mathematician to figure out that you can build 5 to 7 cages for the same price that you would pay for a single store bought cage. A little more math will reveal that if you build your own cages, you can probably save enough money to purchase top of the line breed stock to put in those cages and still have money left over, resulting in what would seem like getting your birds for free.
While there are some skills needed to build practically anything, you certainly don't need to be a construction engineer in order to build the things included in this book. Almost anyone with basic carpentry skills can build a suitable building that can be used for an aviary, and practically everyone can build the cages, nest boxes, etc. that are covered in this book. It's not even necessary to have a well-equipped home workshop. The things included in this book were built with hand tools and simple power tools such as a power saw, jigsaw, and drill.
The book is written in an easy to understand, reader-friendly style and includes over 200 step-by-step actual photos, 3-D drawings and illustrations that will guide you through every step of the process. The large 8 1/2" x 11" sized format makes reading and following instructions easy on the readers eyes.
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Not a word about outdoor aviaries in this book!.......2007-09-13
Good "How To" Book.......2007-07-15
great book .......2006-11-10
Great guide for the do-it-yourselfers.......2005-02-26
Easy to follow.......2005-02-17
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Cage and Aviary Bird Survival Manual: A Comprehensive Family-By-Family Guide to Keeping Cage and Aviary Birds
Graham Wellstead Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0812097998 |
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dissappointing.......2002-11-02
Good one for the collection.......2002-10-05
Good details with pictures.......2002-04-27
A vast well of information on different bird species!.......1998-08-25
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Birds Off the Perch: Therapy and Training for Your Pet Bird
Larry Lachman , Diane Grindol , and Frank Kocher Manufacturer: Fireside ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0743227042 |
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You love your pet bird, even when he misbehaves, but how can you train him with compassion? Birds off the Perch proves that rewarding good behavior is kinder and more effective than traditional discipline through punishment. This revolutionary approach combines the expertise of an animal behaviorist, a companion parrot consultant and a veterinarian who use "family therapy techniques" -- such as learning to respect the bird's boundaries and viewing sibling rivalry in a broad, environmental context -- to help you change the mischievous behavior of domesticated birds, including:
Jealousy toward its human flock members, and Feather plucking
With additional chapters on choosing the right species for your family, breeding behavior and the appropriate medical care for your bird, Birds off the Perch is the only guide you'll need to keep your pet birds healthy and happy.
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Wish I had this earlier!.......2003-05-22
It is written in a straight forward manner, and even gives examples of birds that they have worked with. There is also a list of birds and what personality traits they have. This is a good book to get when making a choice to get a bird, it will help you be prepared to bring your bird home, and it will help you get the kind of bird best suited to your situation and lifestyle.
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Guide to Backyard Birds
Julie Ann Rach , and Pamela L. Higdon Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764126873 |
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This entertaining and informative book is a primer for bird watchersboth those who trek the countryside armed with binoculars and camera, as well as those less nimble nature lovers who merely keep a bird feeder near their kitchen window. Supplemented with color photos and illustrations, this book gives pointers on how to identify birds by plumage and shape, how to select appropriate binoculars and spotting scopes, the best times of day to watch for birds, and how to recognize and interpret birds' activities. There is also information on feeding birds, making a backyard attractive to birds, building bird houses and nest boxes, and much more. Supplementary information includes a list of rare-bird hotline phone numbers, web sites that offer information on wild birds, and a recommended reading list. Hundreds of color photos and illustrations.Customer Reviews:
Not the best choice for my purpose.......2007-08-30
Advice from how to feed them & arrange a yard for attraction.......2005-03-06
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Aviaries: A Complete Introduction
Matthew M. Vriends Manufacturer: TFH Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0866222928 |
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Aviaries, Bird-Rooms and Cages - Their Construction and Furnishing
H., Norman Manufacturer: Pierides Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1406789844 |
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Contents Include: The Situation Considered - The Materials Described - Details of Construction - On Various styles of Aviaries - Mainly Details - Methods of Feeding - Entering and Cleaning - Stocking the Aviary - Bird Rooms and Bird Houses - Points about the Bird Room - The Out Door Bird House - Method of Construction - Fitting up the Staging - How to fit up the Bird Room - Concerning cages - Cages and their Making - Hints on Cage Making, by W. Laskey - Foreign Bird Keeping in Aviaries by Wesley. T. Page
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Parakeets (Pet Care)
Kelley Macaulay , and Bobbie Kalman Manufacturer: Crabtree Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0778717895 |
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Caged & Aviary Birds
David Alderton Manufacturer: Lorenz Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0754806332 |
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Complete reference guide to caring for pet birds in the home or an outdoor aviary.Customer Reviews:
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Caged & Aviary Birds.......2007-07-16
If you are looking for great photographs,and thorough but general descriptions..........2006-03-20
Nice book, but with little detail.......2001-11-19
Also, the book makes a great present for a bird lover.
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The Cage & Aviary Bird Handbook
Tony Tilford Manufacturer: New Holland ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1859742378 |
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Ultimate Encyclopedia Caged & Aviary Birds
David Alderton Manufacturer: Southwater ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1844761606 |
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This beautiful comprehensive directory and practical reference book is an essential manual for bird-keepers of all levels--from the novice looking to keep a single pet bird indoors to sthe seasoned breeder wishing to extend an existing aviary collection.
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The National Honours & Awards of Australia
Michael Maton Manufacturer: Kangaroo Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0864176791 |
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The Gardens of Provence and the French Riviera
Michel Racine , Ernest Boursier-Mougenot , and Françoise Banet Manufacturer: The MIT Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0262181282 |
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From the bastides of Provence to the affluent gardens along the Riviera, this book unfolds an entirely new vista of garden designs, images, and experiences. The over 500 illustrations, including 375 in full color, depict a rich and fascinating area of France where gardens have been at the center of social life for centuries.
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Gardens of the French Riviera
Louisa Jones Manufacturer: Flammarion ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 2080135554 Release Date: 1992-05-27 |
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The garden of Hyères: A description of the most southern point on the French Riviera
Adolphe Smith Manufacturer: H. Souchon ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008A485K |
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THE GARDENS OF PROVENCE AND THE FRENCH RIVIERA:
Michel/Boursier-Mougenot, Ernest, J.-P./Binet, Francoise: Racine Manufacturer: The MIT Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OR8SSA |
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Gardens of the French Riviera
Louisa Jones Manufacturer: Flammarion ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000RV1ABU |
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GARDENS OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA
Louisa / Vincent Motte Jones Manufacturer: Flammarion ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000JV3I36 |
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The Woman at the Well: Interpretation of John 4:1-42 in Retrospect and Prospect (Biblical Interpretation Series)
Janeth Norfleete Day Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 9004124829 |
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