Breeding British Birds in Aviaries and Cages - Housing, Feeding, Sexing and General Management of British Hardbills and Softbills - Softcover

This antiquarian book contains a complete guide to the housing, feeding, sexing, and general management of British birds in aviaries and cages. It comprises a wealth of useful information on keeping a large number of different birds ranging from goldfinches to starlings, and it is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. Although old, the information contained within the pages of this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern enthusiast. The chapters of this book include: “Housing and Feeding”, “The Goldfinch”, “The Bullfinch”, “The Linnet”, “The Greenfinch”, “The Chaffinch”, “The Bramblefinch”, “The Siskin”, “The Redpoll”, “The Twite”, “The Hawfinch”, “What They Feed On”, “The Corn Bunting”, etcetera. This vintage book is being republished in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.

Contents Include: Housing and Feeding The Goldfinch The Bullfinch The Linnet The Greenfinch The Chaffinch The Bramble finch The Siskin The Redpoll The Twite The Hawfinch The Yellow Bunting The Corn Bunting The Cirl Bunting The Reed Bunting Breeding Softbills The Magpie, Jay and Jackdaw The Song Thrush The Blackbird The Starling The Smaller Softbills Hints on Hand-Rearing Ringing Young Birds Standards and Scales of PointsKeywords: Reed Bunting Cirl Bunting Yellow Bunting Song Thrush Magpie Jay Jackdaw Bullfinch Siskin Linnet Goldfinch Bramble Starling Blackbird Finch Scales Birds