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Birds in the natural gardenBlurbGet involved! Do something for the endangered bird world! You've never been this close to birds before! This unique bird experience book for the whole family helps you to observe and identify garden birds, to better understand their fascinating way of life and to protect and effectively support them with targeted practical measures all year round. With bonus pack: lots of additional tips and a large community of like-minded people on the website (birds.cadmos.de), print templates and interactive games. Did you know, for example, that songbirds are excellent astronomers? They know without calculation when the sun will rise and announce it daily with their song. Listen carefully - their morning concert will set the mood for your day. Do you know the song of the bullfinch? Or do you know how to tell swifts and swallows apart? Maybe you want to write with a quill like Harry Potter, build a bird bath or simply spend a morning watching the songbirds in your garden from your own willow tepee? Why not keep your own birdwatcher's diary? In this book and on the associated website (birds.cadmos.de) you can also find out which birds are best fed and when. We have put together a variety of interesting ideas for you and your family. Of course, you will also find instructions in this book and on its website on how to turn your garden into a natural bird sanctuary. Table of contents From the contents Birds - totally exciting! The bird clock Window alarm: When fluttering birds fly against the window Bird protection score calculator Orchard playground Birding and organic lessons - birds in the school garden Bird portraits Bird bingo Feeding birds - all year round The bird buffet Family workshop: Build, set up and care for helpful things for birds yourself

Which garden bird is this?Author: Ulrich SchmidPublisher: KosmosPublisher 4th edition 2018Cover/equipment: 295 colour photosThis book introduces 100 bird species with voices (with the KOSMOS Plus APP) – from regular garden visitors to winter guests and overfliers. In addition, the compact guide offers lots of interesting facts about the way of life of our feathered guests and gives tips on nesting aids, feeding and observation.Recommended by NABU.

Handbook of forage plants 2nd revised editionMarion Minch is not only a successful breeder of diverse tortoises for many years, but also an excellent connoisseur of native wild herbs. She founded and runs samenkiste.de, which is well known to many tortoise keepers and nature lovers. Her name is inextricably linked with reptile care and species-appropriate nutrition for tortoises. Her handbook of food plants summarises the most important native food plants for herbivorous and omnivorous reptiles. She not only considers tortoises, but also iguanas, spiny-tailed dragons and even chameleons. From the basics of plant biology to native wild herbs to suitable food plants for hardy tropical reptile species, this comprehensive work provides the basis for species-appropriate keeping. In the expanded and supplemented 2nd edition, the plant section is divided according to flower colour. This makes it even easier to identify wild herbs. The work has also been supplemented with a wealth of additional information and many pictures.

Swiss birdsThe book "Swiss Birds" by the Swiss Ornithological Institute offers a comprehensive overview of the most common and best-known bird species in Switzerland.Author: Rey LivioHardcover

Animal silhouettesThe high-quality, very precise animal silhouettes made of solid quality steel conjure up a smile on everyone's face. Also a wonderful gift for any animal and garden lover - or as a wall decoration at home. Simply attach the animal silhouettes with two screws (included) to a post, wooden doors, windows, privacy screens or balconies. The possibilities are many.The products are delivered unrusted. Over time, the animals acquire a beautiful patina of rust. The animals have a very long life and are produced in Switzerland.Dimensions: 235 × 314 mmHow do I let the products rust best and get a beautiful patina (Edelrost)? Rust is iron oxide which forms on the surface of iron and steel when it comes into contact with water and oxygen. The iron oxide is a yellowish to reddish-brown substance. It is called precious rust when the rust is desired and evenly covers the object. Standard products are delivered without a rust patina. The steel still has a slightly greasy protective layer, which prevents rusting a little.At the slowest: Once you have fixed your subject in the desired place (outside) the metal will lose its protective layer after some time and begin to rust. How long this goes depends on how exposed it is to the elements. Your product will thus very slowly acquire a beautiful patina. Patience is required here.Would you like to speed it up a bit? Degrease the metal! This will allow oxygen and water to get to the metal better. The best way to degrease the metal is with acetone or brake cleaner. These means work best and are at the same time cheapest likewise isopropyl alcohol and spirit can be used. If you do not want to use all these means, take detergent and warm water. Pay attention in any case to the correct protective clothing as well as correct handling of the cleaning products.It should still go a little faster? Take a spray bottle and fill it with water and salt. Spray the metal a few times and leave the object in the rain if possible. Always let the object dry before spraying it again with the water/salt solution. Alternating between wet and dry will speed up the rusting process. To make it go even faster, you can also use acetic acid or hydrochloric acid for spraying. The better the object is degreased and the more evenly you spray everything, the more even the rust patina will be..

Kosmos Publisher – Mini PigsMinis, as the small bristle animals are affectionately known, are very much in vogue. The cute pigs elicit cries of delight. And rightly so: they look cute, are cuddly, intelligent, docile and funny. Allergy sufferers can also breathe a sigh of relief, as the bristle animals do not shed. Elke Striowsky, an expert on mini pigs, describes how to keep, care for and feed minis so that they feel great.Summary: Elke Striowsky, an expert on miniature pigs, describes how to keep, care for and feed miniature pigs so that they feel very comfortable.Details:Type of binding: Hard coverPublisher: KosmosYear of publication: 2012Edition: 2nd A.Pages: 128 pagesLanguage: GermanDimensions: width 164 mm, height 220 mm, thickness 15 mmWeight: 454 g

Mini pigsHighly intelligent, cuddly, funny, easy to train: Mini pigs, the ideal pets. The lovingly designed gift book: choosing, caring for, feeding and keeping mini pigs busy. With quotes from celebrity pig fans from Winston Churchill to George ClooneydetailsISBN/GTIN: 978-3-8354-1833-2Type of binding: Hard coverPublisher: BLVYear of publication: 2018Pages: 96 pagesLanguage: GermanDimensions: width 202 mm, height 202 mm, thickness 14 mmWeight440 g

Chickens Love – GU GuideThis comprehensive book on chicken keeping, chicken feed, diseases, with tips and many other important topics relating to chickens, is the ultimate guide. The book is suitable for beginners in chicken keeping as well as for more experienced keepers – after all, you never stop learning.Wonderful as a gift or to acquire specialised knowledge from the expert.A chicken rarely stays alone, because these trusting, very busy, easy-care and clever pets are winning more and more hearts and are now even populating urban gardens. This is not surprising, as chickens are frugal, inexpensive and very uncomplicated and provide us with an egg every day.The devoted chicken mum Katharina von der Leyen shows in this all-encompassing practical guide how to truly make your feathered friends happy and keep them healthy. She shares her extensive knowledge about chickens, including special methods such as rose petals in the litter to deter pests and tips for chicken wellness and entertainment. With many fascinating background stories about this new favourite pet.Extensive chicken knowledge: All the important information on chicken keeping, chicken breeds, chicken coops, free-range and diseasesGuide to happy chickens: favourite feed, chicken wellness and entertainmentBackground information on the anatomy of the animals and the miracle eggNumerous tried-and-tested and delicious recipes for using eggs quickly and in a variety of waysSummaryThe emotional chicken guide by GU bestselling author and passionate chicken mum Katharina von der Leyen. With many new insights – even for experienced chicken keepers – showing what truly makes chickens happy

NTV, Discover the migratory birds Thomas Schmidt 48 pages colour photos throughout Large format: 20.7 x 28 cm, hardcover Contents: In winter, swallows, storks and the like suddenly disappear. Where have they flown, and why don't they just stay here? “Discover the migratory birds” offers lots of exciting, child-friendly information about bird migration. How did it come about? How is it researched? How does it work in detail, and how do migratory birds orientate themselves? What dangers are they exposed to? Where and when can children observe migratory birds? Young naturalists thirsting for knowledge will find answers to all their questions in this entertainingly written book! Including 20 great stickers 

Mergus Garden Pond Atlas Paperback Our "Garden Pond Atlas" contains over 1000 colour photos of aquatic, pond and marsh plants as well as garden pond animals such as frogs, newts, insects and small creatures. 1055 pages over 1000 colour photos Paperback 3rd expanded edition Author Lothar Seegers, Kurt Paffrath and Hans A. Baensch Publisher Mergus Verlag The garden pond already inspires over a million enthusiasts. Every nature lover will find valuable tips for the conservation and care of rare plants and animal species in this book. An extensive chapter on overwintering fish in cold water aquariums and detailed information on protecting amphibians and aquatic insects make this book an indispensable guide for all garden pond owners and planners.

NTV, Koi in the Garden Pond - Installation and Maintenance Volume 1 96 pages 170 photos 35 drawings 2 tables Format: 16.8 x 21.8 cm Author Keith Holmes & Tony Pitham Publisher NTV Contents: Koi in the Garden PondThe king among pond fish is on the rise – also in British garden ponds. Its very special charisma is now fascinating more and more animal enthusiasts even far from its native Japan and has almost turned koi into a cult object. In these two volumes, recognised experts and koi specialists explain everything worth knowing about these valuable fish. The first volume goes into detail about the construction of a species-appropriate pond and describes the various options available to the animal lover in a clear and easily comprehensible way. The entire technology – from the filter to the skimmer to the heater – is presented in detail in all the variations offered by the market; practical tips from the authors highlight what you really need.Both volumes together provide all the essential information for successful care and breeding: Building a pond for koi: Various options in step-by-step guides. The technical equipment: Introduction and description of the possible uses of all necessary devices Detailed tips on care and maintenance of the pond Keeping these coveted fish: All information from selection to placing them into your own pond as well as feeding and care Problem prevention: How to keep your koi healthy and how to professionally treat sick animals How to specifically breed the individual aesthetic colour varieties Portraits of the individual varieties: All characteristics at a glance

Goat farming on small areas Species-appropriate husbandry, utilisation, breed portraits Keeping goats on small areas is becoming increasingly popular. This is not only because goat's milk and its products are high-quality foods with a delicate flavour and are increasingly appreciated. Goats are also extremely lovable farm animals that become very trusting and can also be used wonderfully for landscape maintenance.In this book, you will learn how to keep and care for these friendly farm animals in a species-appropriate way with relatively little effort, even on small areas. Anatomy, physiology and behaviour of goats Correct feeding, important feed plants and feed components Year-round and seasonal husbandry the optimal design of a goat shed Grazing and pasture management Prevention and treatment of diseases Breeding as well as milk and meat production Legal principles and funding opportunities for goat farming Breed portraits in words and pictures of 20 goat breeds, which are particularly popular in our country, round off the book and offer the reader an overview of the many different types of appearance and at the same time a decision-making aid when choosing the right breed(s).