The nutrition of parrots and parakeets

Agapornid & Barred ParrotsThis practical book gives you a detailed introduction to the wild-coloured agapornid and barred parrot species, including descriptions, life in the wild, keeping and breeding. You will learn everything about the requirements for housing, nutrition and health care that these birds place on the keeper. The book also deals with the rules of inheritance and forms of mutation that exist in the various species in human hands. A detailed bibliography and addresses of clubs and associations provide further information.

Natural activity for parrots, parakeets & co Natural activities (Jennifer Gekeler)New ideas & instructions for sustainable handicrafts. With Materials from nature! How to use natural materials to create exciting toys for your feathered friends from natural materials in this guide. The author motivates the reader. This makes fun: Suitable tools and how to use them- The most important The most important steps and crafting techniques- Suitable woody plants, plants, stones, crafting instructions, very easy to understand- Tips & tricks Tips & tricks from the professionals- Free space for your own creativity New swings, cords, wooden components, stone creations, embellishments for the aviary and treats are the results. Sustainable, inexpensive and of course homemade. With different levels of difficulty, therefore suitable for suitable for beginners and advanced. From small budgies to large parrots to large parrots, different needs are catered for. Over 100 pages, numerous pictures + practical instructions

Budgerigars - How to keep your animals well Budgerigars are always on the move: they fly, play and chirp all day long. Budgies should be kept in pairs at the very least, but the more birds there are in the flock, the more interesting it becomes. This book explains what these little parrots need: from feeding, care and health to an aviary and daily free flight. The double-page layout provides clear guidance, and the dos and don’ts help you avoid mistakes.

Keeping cockatiels Cockatiels in Everyday Life: The Practical Guide by Heidrun Ferber Feeding, housing, health, enrichment, behaviour Topic overview- Feeding with instructions, recipes, tips- Enrichment and play with numerous ideas- Planning and designing accommodation (indoor and outdoor areas)- Better understanding and managing behaviour- Practical cases: illness, the vet, preventative healthcare The book includes a special chapter for beginners (bringing cockatiels home/purchasing them), but above all offers valuable insights and solutions for experienced owners too, for example regarding nutrition, maintaining health and training. Also important are the insights drawn from the wild: where does the natural behaviour of cockatiels come from and how do we skilfully manage this in modern pet bird keeping? "A guide for every cockatiel owner who wishes to ensure a safe and happy life with their feathered friends." Author Heidrun Ferber regularly publishes practical reports in WP Wellensittich & Papageien magazine, covering topics such as training, emergencies and everyday issues relating to cockatiel care. 

Keeping budgies Budgies in everyday life: The Practical guide by Gaby Schulemann-Maier Improving health, Feeding naturally, recognizing characters, encouraging behaviour This practical guide helps owners of budgerigars to better understand and manage their better understand and master living with their charges. Excerpt of topics:? Planning their diet: basic food, fresh food, food plants? What wild life teaches us: practical tips for at home? Creating safe and creative housing? Keeping budgies healthy and keep them healthy? Living with and among each other (flock, behavior)Positive It should be emphasized how knowledgeable the author is about special topics such as character studies, emotional worlds or behavioral aspects of the little Australians. Australians. In terms of health and practical feeding feeding, the wealth of experience that she passes on in extra chapters in extra chapters. Helpful knowledge that will help bird owners in their own keeping! A valuable companion for every budgie owner, who cares about the happiness of their birds. "Author Gaby Schulemann-Maier is editor of the WP magazine Wellensittiche & Parrots. Her unique knowledge from many years of keeping her own birds, active advice to readers, research and reporting and, last but not least care of emergencies and challenging budgies, flows into this guide!

📘 WP magazine special issue "Hygiene" - specialist knowledge for healthy bird keeping Hygiene as the key to keeping birds healthy The "Hygiene" special issue of WP magazine is essential reading for responsible bird keepers, breeders and animal lovers. On over 80 pages, the booklet provides in-depth knowledge about hygiene management in pet bird keeping - from feed and drinking water hygiene to disinfection practices and air purification in the bird room. Numerous experts offer practical tips for everyday life with pet birds. ✅ Advantages at a glance Expert knowledge from vets and scientists Practical hygiene plans and step-by-step instructions Comprehensive information on food, water, bedding, environment & plumage Clearly presented for owners & breeders Up-to-date recommendations for avoiding resistant germs Ideal for the prevention of diseasesThe WP special issue "Hygiene" of the WP magazine is a comprehensive practical aid for bird keepers who want to deal intensively with the topic of hygiene in pet bird keeping. On over 80 pages, the booklet provides in-depth knowledge on health care and conveys current standards in areas such as feed hygiene, drinking water quality, bedding, cleaning and disinfection.🧼 Overview of topics Ensuring feed hygiene: tips on storing and handling bird feed. Keeping drinking water clean: Recommendations on water quality and changing. Use clean litter: Information on litter selection and care. Disinfection guide - the 7 steps: Guidance on effective disinfection measures. Proper sampling: advice on the correct way to take samples for testing. Air purification in everyday life: Strategies for improving the air quality in the bird room. Creating a hygiene plan: Steps for creating an individual hygiene plan. Practical cleaning in everyday life: everyday cleaning tips. Sterile environments: When and how a sterile environment is necessary. Resistance risks: Information on resistant germs and how to avoid them. Plumage care guide: Care tips for healthy plumage.www.papageien.de The special issue contains exclusive specialist articles by experts such as Prof. Peter Berthold, veterinarian Hermann Kempf, Rafael Zamora Padron (LPF), Dr. Elisabeth Peus, Prof. Dr. Monika Rinder (LMU Munich), veterinarian Bianka Schink and Prof. Dr. Petra Wolf. WP health editor Matthias Hakemeyer (LMU Munich) was responsible for the conception

Do-it-yourself natural aviariesSpecies-appropriate care for budgerigars and finchesby Wilbrand AndreasBlurbA natural, large free-flight aviary with plants, rocks and perhaps even a waterfall in your own garden - what bird lover doesn't dream of this? this wish can certainly be fulfilled, even affordably and individually adapted to the respective conditions by building it yourself. In this book you will find detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build an aviary in your own garden according to your own wishes. From the foundations to the birdhouse to the exterior plaster - all the necessary materials and the work steps are explained in an easy-to-understand way. The correct set-up, planting and feeding of the animals is also covered. In addition, a large chapter is dedicated to the species of parakeets and finches suitable for aviary keeping, with a special focus on their socialisation. This book therefore leaves no questions unanswered for the skilful bird lover who wants to keep their pets as close to nature and species-appropriate as possible.

Can my cat eat daisies? Is it safe if my Wellensitticham Ficus nibbles? Broken down by wild plants, house and garden plants, fodder plants, herbs, poisonous and medicinal plants are described with which pet animals may come into contact. With advice for individual species.

Fruits, vegetables & nuts This book is only aviable in German. Superfood for parrots, parakeets, other ornamental birds and ornamental poultryThis specialist book helps bird owners and breeders with nutritional planning and practical feeding. Which variety is suitable for which species? How and why should the respective variety be used in feeding? The suitability of different types of fruit and vegetables, including both classic and trendy varieties, is also determined. An extra chapter highlights nuts. Species suitability has been determined for parrots and parakeets (with a separate section on budgerigars and large parrots) as well as for canaries, finches, woodland and finch birds, soft feeders and ornamental poultry.The explanations on the mode of action are particularly valuable. For example, there are varieties that promote calming, strengthen the immune system or support the gastrointestinal tract. But attention is also drawn to risky varieties with hazardous ingredients or high sugar content. Even supportive fresh food for young birds (rearing) and during moulting is included.Tips for the practical preparation, storage and preservation of fresh food are included in each variety portrait. A detailed, comprehensive nutrient table with all varieties (minerals, vitamins ...) rounds off the reference book.For more safety in feeding and a healthy diet, the following people have contributed to this book: Volker Oertel was a member of the editorial staff of the trade magazine PAPAGEIEN for many years. He has always had a particular fondness for neotropical parakeets and white-bellied parrots, which he has studied intensively in his own practical husbandry.Prof. Dr. med. vet. Petra Wolf is a veterinarian and holds the Chair of Nutritional Physiology and Animal Nutrition at the University of Rostock. She is a veterinary specialist in animal nutrition and an internationally highly regarded expert and sought-after consultant on feeding issues.

Manual for budgerigar BlurbThe small parrots from Australia are bright, sociable and extremely intelligent. Their cheerful chirping is a joy to listen to and you will realise how much energy they have when they fly around your home. Once you have gained the trust of these feathered friends, they can become really trusting. Budgerigar expert Hildegard Niemann knows exactly what budgies need to feel comfortable and stay fit and healthy. Her practical tips will help you to equip your bird's home optimally, organise safe free-flight and encourage your birds' abilities with the right activities. Then nothing will stand in the way of a close friendship between you and your budgies! The GU Heimtier Plus app is available as an extra. This makes the pet guide interactive and provides further interesting additional information and pictures.

Blurb from the book Due to their magnificent colouring and manageable size, the "lovebirds", as these parrotbirds are often called, have become very popular ornamental birds. As the name suggests, these birds must be kept at least in pairs, as the close relationship between the pair partners is a typical characteristic of these small parrots. This book introduces all nine species of agapornid as well as their origins and special features. The author explains what needs to be taken into account when keeping them in pairs or groups in the most species-appropriate way possible. He also provides comprehensive information on the care, feeding, health care and breeding of these extremely attractive small parrots.

On 80 colourfully designed pages, you will learn (almost) everything you need to know about keeping parakeets in a species-appropriate environment, with tips on cage and aviary set-up as well as acclimatisation and socialisation. You will learn how to interpret the behaviour of your parakeets with the help of many photos. Extensive chapters on nutrition and health as well as excursions into the areas of breeding and colour mutations round off the offer. 'At a glance': Double-page overviews bring the appearance of the parakeets, their eating habits and diseases to the point. A behavioural ABC introduces you to the body language of the Catharina parakeet, and the book is a project of the Catharina parakeet network.