Hand-Rearing Birds

This book presents a detailed guide to hand-rearing techniques for raising young birds, providing complete coverage of a wide variety of avian species and taxonomic groups for worldnet027 avian care professionals. Chapters are written by expert rehabilitation, aviculture, and zoo professionals, and include useful references and bibliographies for further reading and research. Each chapter provides valuable information on appropriate intervention, housing, feeding, and care. 

Hand-Rearing Birds, Second Edition presents 50 chapters, including 12 new chapters on species or groups of species not featured in the previous edition. It also features color photographs that help illustrate many concepts pertinent to birds.  This important reference:

Offers a detailed guide to hand-rearing techniques including species-specific guides to caring for and raising young birdsCovers a wide variety of avian species and taxonomic groupsDiscusses how to examine a chick to identify problems such as hypothermia, dehydration, injuries, and common diseases, and what to doCombines information on the science and skill needed to successfully hand-rear birdsPresents full-color photographs throughout

Hand-Rearing Birds, Second Edition is an essential resource for avian rehabilitators, breeders, veterinarians, and zoo staff.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd edition (April 21, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 816 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119167752
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119167754
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 1.6 x 10.2 inches