Originally published in 1907. One of the earliest and possibly the most important book ever published on homing pigeons. The well illustrated and detailed chapters include: The Columba Livia - Origin and Production - Lofts and Fittings - Food and Feeding - Interbreeding - Crossing - Mendel's Law Applied to Homing Pigeons - Founding a Loft - Some Physical Characters - Feathers and the Moult - The Homing Instinct - Training - Preparing for Old Bird races - Preparing for Young Bird Races, etc...

**Author's note:Dear readers: this is a reissue of my memoir "Winging It: A Memoir of Caring for a Vengeful Parrot Who's Determined to Kill Me". I have always wanted to offer the digital version of this book at an affordable rate and have finally gotten the rights back to my book to do so. With this I changed the title and the cover. Hope you enjoy!A gift from an overseas relative, Graycie, an African Grey parrot, arrives in the Gardiner home not long after the birth of thei...

Originally published in 1972 this important falconry book is probably one of the best of its kind. The author was a respected falconer of many years experience and his sheer pleasure in the sport shines through his writing. Contents Include: The Mews - Weathering Enclosure, Bath, Blocks - Bells, Jesses, Clip Swivels, Lures, Hoods, Whistle - Hack Hut and Hack Ground - Eyasses, Treatment before Hack - Hack, its Advantages and Disadvantages - Eyasses compared with Passgers and Haggards - Food...

Common Birds of North America is an excellent resource for identifying the birds you see around your home yard or when you're travelling. One page per bird provides a good and simple overview to identify the birds.This is a perfect book to have on your smartphone or tablet to look oup a bird you're curious about. Or get the paperback to have around for quick reference.Your book will probably get all dog eared from use.It makes a great gift for Chris...

Everything you need to know about Silkies or Silkie Chickens as pets.This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about Silkie Chickens, Silkies or Silkie Bantams.Facts and information, raising, breeding, care, food and where to buy all included. Black, white, Chinese and bearded silkie chickens also covered.The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style.In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of ...

This how-to-book is not your ordinary guide, but also is a tale of apprehension, excitement, joy, despair, and happiness.It is a story that spans five years, from the first day that I suggested keeping chickens to my wife up until the time when I expanded the chicken run to its current size. This book is full of great tips and ideas to help make your own backyard chicken dream a reality.The benefits of keeping backyard chickens are many, from laying eggs, enriching your soi...

Anyone who has fallen under the spell of the hummingbird will treasure this lovable true story of a young ruby-throated hummingbird who becomes part of someone's household and life.57 full-color photographs and 10 black-and-white drawings.

Growing your own vegetables often leads gardeners to want to go one step further and keep some livestock. Chickens, ducks and bees are the most likely candidates for the first time livestock owner - especially if you live in a town or have only a small amount of land. They can all be kept happily together. Keeping these animals is a fun and absorbing hobby and is a great antidote to stress. There is nothing more rewarding than the collection of your own fresh eggs and honey. The book is fu...

The Ayam Cemani is one of the rarest chickens in the world. This beautiful bird is renowned for being black, completely black, totally black. Black feathers, black comb, black eyes, black skin, black meat and even black bones. It truly is one of the most unusual of the black chicken breeds. This book contains a wealth of information about caring for and looking after these Indonesian chickens as pets, or for breeding. Whatever you choose, the Ayam Cemani hen is a truly unique specimen. Thi...

If you think your parrot can't shoot a basket or bowl a strike, think again! Using the information in The Click That Does the Trick, you'll be able to train your bird to perform more than 30 entertaining tricks, including shooting a basket, bowling, roller-skating, waving and more. Author and trainer Robin Deutsch guides you through all the steps to train each trick. Her introductory chapters on bird behavior and basic training concepts lay the groundwork for training your bird to perform com...

This vintage book contains a complete and practical guide to the breeding, exhibiting, and general management of canaries. This accessible and profusely illustrated guide includes all the information an existing or prospective canary keeper might need to know, and it is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: “Canary Keeping as a Hobby”, “Aviaries, Cages, and Fittings”, “Breeding and General Management”, “Moulting and Colour...

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to constructing and furnishing aviaries, bird rooms, and cages. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this book will be of considerable utility to the novice or prospective bird keeper, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: “Introduction”, “The Situation Considered”, “The Ideal”, “Some Essentials”, “The Materials Described”, “The Front, The F...