A Guide to Macaws as Pet and Aviary Birds
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- Macaws in the Aviary
- Macaws as Pets and Companion Birds
- Species
- Captive Rarities
Recognised internationally as one of the world’s most accomplished and talented aviculturists, published author and speaker, Rick Jordan has produced the perfect companion for anybody interested in macaws, be it as a pet or as breeders.
Featuring spectacular full colour photography throughout, this 136 page soft cover title is packed with valuable and highly useable information.
Set out in three sections:
Section 1: Macaws in the Aviary
Choosing Stock
Handling – Restraint and Transportation
Aviary Design – Conventional, Suspended; Perches; Nestboxes; Problems
Nutrition – Seed; Sprouts; Fresh Food; Commercial; Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
Breeding – Pairing; Egg Laying; Parent Rearing; Handrearing; Record Keeping
Artificial Incubation – Eggs; Incubators; Temperatures; Hatching; Periods
Handrearing – Feeding; Digestion; Formula; Vitamin and Mineral Supplements; Termeratures; Growth Rates
Weaning – Process; Foods; Caging; Periods
Diseases and Disorders – Ailments; Asthma; Viral Diseases; Prevention
Section 2: Macaws as Pets and Companion Birds
Housing – Cages; Safety; Entertainment; Security
Feeding – Diets; Supplements
Health Aspects – Prevention; Diagnosis
Behavioural Problems – Biting; Plucking; Chewing; Hand-shy; Taming
Section 3: Species Blue and Gold Macaw
Scarlet Macaw
Buffon’s Macaw
Military Macaw
Green-Winged Macaw
Red-Fronted Macaw
Hyacinth Macaw
Blue-Throated Macaw
Severe Macaw
Red-Bellied Macaw
Illiger’s Macaw
Yellow-Collared Macaw
Blue-Headed Macaw
Red-Shouldered (Hahn’s) Macaw
Red-Shouldered (Noble’s) Macaw
Captive Rarities
Spix’s Macaw
Lear’s Macaw
Gone Forever
Glaucous Macaw
Cuban Macaw
Additional Recommended Titles
Macaws: Pet Owner’s Manual
A Guide to Pet & Companion Birds
A Guide to Basic Health & Disease in Birds
Good Bird!
Hand Feeding/Raising Baby Birds
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