A Guide to Cockatiels and their Mutations as Pet & Aviary Birds—Revised Edition

Comprehensive details on wild habitat and habits, captive care, housing, nutrition & breeding, pet bird care and enrichment and all colour mutations available worldwide & their genetics are supported by 375 colour images.

CONTENTS

Cockatiels in the Wild
    Origins
    Distribution
    Feeding Habits
    Breeding
    Status

Cockatiels as Aviary Birds
    Housing
    Feeding
    Breeding
    Parent Rearing
    Artificial Incubation
    Handrearing 

Basic First Aid for Cockatiels
    Common Injuries
    Cage Accessories and Set-up

Cockatiels as Pet and Companion Birds
    Housing
    Environment
    Enrichment
    Feeding
    Behaviour 

Colour Mutations and Genetics in Cockatiels
    Basic Genetics 
     Mutations established in Europe, North America and Australia
    Combination Colours 

Health and Disease in Cockatiels