Hur gör åsnan sitt skriande ljud? Varför rullar den sig i damm? Vad äter den? I den här boken hittar du svaren och mycket mer om åsnornas fascinerande liv. Åsnan är ett av världens viktigaste husdjur och förekommer flitigt i böcker och filmer. Och s…
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Pets are fun--and books in B.E.S. imaginative new Games and House Design for Pets series are packed with ideas for games and activities that promote bonding between owners and pets. In Games and House Design for Parakeets, Hildegard Niemann shares h…
Fler och fler människor upptäcker charmen med tamråttor. De är sociala, intelligenta och praktiska att hålla som husdjur. Tar du hand om dem på rätt sätt, lär dig att förstå och kommunicera med dem, kan ni bli nära vänner. I Din vän Tamråttan ges al…
Seventeen years ago, when she adopted a neglected, orphaned thirty-year-old parrot named Tiko, the internationally renowned ornithologist Joanna Burger entered one of the most complex relationships of her life. Sullen and hostile when he entered Dr.…
Alex & Me is the remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate…
These small members of the parrot family are shown in photos that display several different colors available to prospective owners. Extensive advice instructs owners on caging, feeding, health care, breeding, and more. This heavily illustrated book…
Titles in B.E.S. popular series of Pet Handbooks present comprehensive information and helpful advice from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. These full-color books instruct on housing, feeding, healthcare, and more. In The Conure Handb…
This Complete Care Made Easy title offers first-time cockatiel owners insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds.Angela Davids and her flock of bird experts have put together an ideal introductor…
In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you'll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors. You'll get information on training and caring for your bird, normal behav…
Parrots are considered to be one of the most intelligent types of bird and it is their innate characteristics that have made them popular to keep as pets since the Roman times, although parrot-keeping reached its peak only in the last century. Their…
Denna rikt illustrerade bok av Anders Johansson Åbonde kartläggs i detalj försöken att bygga upp denna näring i Sverige. Här ges även en översikt över liknande försök i Europa, särskilt i Danmark. Dessutom får man silkesodlingen belyst ur andra synv…
Learn how to care for these lovable birds, including feeding, housing, grooming, and fun activities that appeal to their playful nature. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet(TM) the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between huma…
KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will…
Thin film technology is used in many applications such as microelectronics, optics, hard and corrosion resistant coatings and micromechanics, and thin films form a uniquely versatile material base for the development of novel technologies within the…
This title is filled with useful information and advice, from how to choose a budgie, to feeding and healthcare. It offers practical instruction on how to handle your pet, train it to perch on your finger and teach it to talk, shown in over 60 easy-…
Topics covered include: Crane Biology; General Husbandry; Egg and Semen Production; Incubation and Hatching; Veterinary Techniques for Rearing Crane Chicks; Behaviour Management; Imprinting, Attachment, and Behavioural Development in Cranes; Reprodu…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Theref…
This 1825 translation was published as part of a project to introduce the culture of silkworms into Britain and especially into Ireland, as Dandolo's original work was 'universally acknowledged to stand unrivalled, as at once combining theory with p…
This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on: feedinggroominghousinghealth carewh…
These attractive members of the parrot family come in a variety of colors. This handbook offers detailed information on purchasing the right bird, building a bond, caging, nutrition, health care and much more. Titles in B.E.S. popular series of Pet…
Cockatoos are big beautiful birds famous for being the "snuggle-bunnies" of the parrot family--most love to be cuddled by the members of their human flock. Like other parrots, cockatoos are intelligent and social pets. They can be affectionate, loya…
This is a photographic guide to more than 250 of the world's most popular bird varieties, beautifully illustrated with more than 800 photographs. It shows you how to select the right bird for your lifestyle, including advice on buying birds for bree…
This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care macaws need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that dep…
Ages 9-12. When Jennifer Owings Dewey and her husband adopted the orphaned raven they named Clem, he was six inches long, cold, wet, and ugly. They made him a nest in a cardboard box lined with soft fabric, fed him twelve times a day, and fell in lo…
From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talkTeaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with yo…
Raptor biology has evolved enormously since the publication of the original edition of this book under the title Veterinary Aspects of Captive Birds of Prey. With the help of leading international experts, John E. Cooper has updated and expanded thi…
Having a bird for a pet is a big responsibility Readers will learn about what birds need, like a safe cage, fresh food and water, and fun toys. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standar…
Made famous on The Martha Stewart Show on television and Sirius radio, Marc Morrone is front and center to answer his viewers' (and his readers') many questions about their favorite pets. In Ask the Bird Keeper, Marc's quirky, entertaining personali…
In paperback at last -- the definitive guide to parrot training.Originally published as The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Training, this amply illustrated book is just what parrot owners need to bring up happy, well-behaved p…
At last, a book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You'll not only learn step-by-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you'll also learn how to quickly save your bird's life by taking act…
These small members of the parrot family are intelligent and sociable by nature, and make very popular pets among bird lovers. The titles in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series make great introductions to the pleasures and duties of pet own…
These fascinating birds are green as they are found in their native Australian environment, but selective breeding in captivity has resulted in a stunning variety of colors. Here is virtually everything a prospective parakeet owner needs to know abo…
Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves animals. Guess What: Cheerful Chirpers: Parakeet provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the pho…
New to the Boredom Busters series, Boredom Busters for Birds explores how to enrich your fine feathered friend's life through socialization, interactive toys and much more! Author Nikki Moustaki covers different ways of interacting with your bird to…
What follows is a compact miscellany of chicken wisdom-a lively and amusing collection of quotations from past authorities on all things chicken, interspersed with brief editorial comments and complemented by wonderful illustrations. Whether a singl…
Tweet Tweet Birds make fun pets. Some are small and some are tall. Some are colorful and some have crests. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet birds, and discover why these feathered friends make amazing pet…
Parrots are colorful birds that thrive in warm areas with plenty of seeds, fruit, and nuts. Come fly with this smart bird, and uncover the features that make it a popular tropical creature.
Author Nikki Moustaki certainly cannot resist the splendid lovebird, and her valentine to this irresistible avian wonder is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide. This colorful guide offers vital information to both new and experienc…
Amazon Parrots is a book in Barron's series of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals . These medium-size parrots are known for their playful companionship and their talking ability. Written especially to introduce inexperienced and prospective pet owners to…
This authoritative reference, the first of its kind, is a necessary addition to the library of any practitioner or behaviorist who sees avain companion animals. Because of their beauty, intelligence, playfulness and ability in mimicry, parrots are t…
