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Ideal for your new eclectus parrot ! A comprehensive description of the 10 Eclectus subspecies, illustrated by over 250 colour photographs and comprehensive details on all aspects of keeping the Eclectus as a Pet or Breeding Parrot.
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Availability date: 01/01/1970
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This 160-page revised edition features a comprehensive description of the10 Eclectus subspecies, illustrated by over 250 colour photographs and comprehensive details on all aspects of keeping the Eclectus as a Pet or Breeding Parrot
CONTENTS:
Eclectus in the Wild: Environmental Variations, Moult, Breeding Behaviour, Food.
Taxonomy of the Eclectus Species: Classification, Subspecies, Identifying Variations, Validity of Subspecies, Examination of Skins.
Identification of Eclectus Subspecies: Lavender or Purple Breasted-feather Eclectus Group, Cobalt or Blue Breast-feather Eclectus Group, Red Breast-feather Eclectus Group, Cock Identification.
Eclectus Subspecies: 10 Subspecies are discussed
Eclectus In Captivity: Essentials of Health and Happiness, New Bird Health Checklist.
Eclectus As Pets: Choosing Your Eclectus, Veterinary Check, Preparing a Home
Ongoing Care of Eclectus: Feeding, Weight, Bathing, Beak, Nail and Wing Clipping,Harness Restraint,
Taming, Behavioural Patterns.
Training Eclectus: Discipline,Training, Talking, Behavioural Problems.
Eclectus In The Aviary: Selecting a Healthy Bird, Quarantine.
Aviary Design: Suspended and Conventional, Safe Havens, Shelther, Food and Water Stations, Perches, Nestbox
Feeding Eclectus: Nutrition, Quality;DietSoftfood and Soaked Seed Recipe, Sprouting Seeds, Balanced Diet, Nutritional Problems.
Breeding Eclectus: Stress, Good Parents, Selecting Pairs, Preparation, Compatibility, Mating, Egg Monitoring, Development, Growth Chart, Record Keeping
Artificial Incubation and Handrearing Eclectus Parrots: Neonatal Care and Handrearing Brooding Weaning.
Troubleshooting and Symptoms of Eclectus Breeding Failure: Nutritional Deficiency, Disease,compatibility, Physical and Environmental Problems.
Colour Mutations and Genetics in Eclectus Parrots: Colour Potential, Colour Mutations, Hybrid Identification, Unusual Feather Colouration.
Diseases and Disorders of Eclectus Parrots
Common Problems in Eclectus Nestlings: Nestling Illness, Abnormalities, Crop Stasis, Parental Flora, Resident Bacteria.
Common Problems in Eclectus Juvenile and Adult Birds: First Aid, Beak, Eye, Feather, Respiratory Problems, Lice and Worm Infestation.
Infectious Disease in Eclectus: Polymavirus Infection, Chlamydophilosis/Psittacosis.
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This box is designed especially for Eclectus parrots. Its horizontal design more closely imitates a natural log making it a more authentic nest. Nest partition section helps keep the nesting material in one place providing protection for the eggs.
Australian made gourmet birdseed designed to meet your birds specific needs. ​Includes unique and novel ingredients like, Banana, Pineapple, Coconut, Carrot, Paw Paw, Whole Peanuts, Buckwheat, Currants, Apricot, Apple, Whole Almond, Raisins Pepita, Cranberry, Chilli, Garlic etc.
The parrot genetic bible! Avian geneticist, Dr Terry Martin BVScpresents this 296-page title featuring 700 colour photographs gathered from the contributions of international specialist parrot mutation breeders. The comprehensive text on bird genetics, mutations and combinations of mutations is both approachable and easily understood.
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