Hand-Rearing Birds

Author： Laurie J. Gage  

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year： 2008

E-ISBN: 9780470376300

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780813806662

Subject： Q959.7 Aves

Language： ENG

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Description

Hand-Rearing Birds will provide the reader with a guide to the best methods of hand rearing all major species of birds. The book is broken into two sections. The first section covers standard hand raising methods and equipment, while the second provides individual chapters devoted to many major avian species. This book will be an invaluable reference for shelter veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, avian veterinarians, aviculturists, bird enthusiasts, and conservationists alike.

Chapter

Contributors

pp.：  9 – 13

Preface

pp.：  13 – 15

Acknowledgments

pp.：  15 – 19

1: General Care

pp.：  19 – 31

2: Chick Identification

pp.：  31 – 55

3: Incubation of Eggs

pp.：  55 – 71

4: Ratites

pp.：  71 – 83

5: Penguins

pp.：  83 – 97

6: Grebes

pp.：  97 – 107

7: Pelicans

pp.：  107 – 113

8: Flamingos

pp.：  113 – 119

9: Shorebirds

pp.：  119 – 131

10: Gulls and Terns

pp.：  131 – 141

11: Alcids

pp.：  141 – 153

12: Ducks, Geese, and Swans

pp.：  153 – 167

13: Eagles

pp.：  167 – 175

14: Hawks, Falcons, Kites, Osprey, and New World Vultures

pp.：  175 – 187

15: Condors

pp.：  187 – 203

16: Herons and Egrets

pp.：  203 – 213

17: Domestic Poultry

pp.：  213 – 227

18: Wild Turkeys, Quail, Grouse, and Pheasants

pp.：  227 – 237

19: Cranes

pp.：  237 – 249

20: Pigeons and Doves

pp.：  249 – 259

21: Parrots

pp.：  259 – 271

22: Lorikeets

pp.：  271 – 279

23: Roadrunners

pp.：  279 – 287

24: Owls

pp.：  287 – 295

25: Goatsuckers

pp.：  295 – 305

26: Turacos

pp.：  305 – 313

27: Hummingbirds

pp.：  313 – 327

28: Swifts

pp.：  327 – 339

29: Mousebirds

pp.：  339 – 345

30: Hornbills, Kingfishers, Hoopoes, and Bee-eaters

pp.：  345 – 363

31: Woodpeckers

pp.：  363 – 371

32: Toucans

pp.：  371 – 377

33: Corvids

pp.：  377 – 393

34: Passerines: Hand-Feeding Diets

pp.：  393 – 397

35: Passerines: House Finches, Goldfinches, and House Sparrows

pp.：  397 – 409

36: Passerines: American Robins, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, Waxwings, and Bluebirds

pp.：  409 – 419

37: Passerines: Swallows, Bushtits, and Wrens

pp.：  419 – 431

38: Passerines: Exotic Finches

pp.：  431 – 437

Appendix I: Important Contacts

pp.：  437 – 445

Appendix II: Energy Requirements for Growing Birds

pp.：  445 – 447

Appendix III: Resources for Products Mentioned

pp.：  447 – 451

Index

pp.：  451 – 457

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