The science of aviculture, the keeping and propagation of birds in captivity, has made great advances within the last few decades. Seldom do we see what was once commonplace. Instead of wild parrots being taken from their natural habitat, shipped in crowded crates, sold to pet shops and then put into a totally terrifyingly alien area enclosed with walls and cage bars forever isolated from their own kind; now birds are reared by competent breeders dedicated to their craft, producing babies that can adapt to life with humans.
Being in this field for many years, I have witnessed these fundamental changes. Raising and having birds successfully reproducing in my home has been a never-ending source of joy and fascination. One of he outcomes of my years with the birds is the writing of articles related to the selecting, keeping, and breeding exotic parrots and finches. I offer you a booklet I used to hand out before I sold birds. Also feel free to visit the website on “Birds As Pets”.
Below you will find the links.
“Birds As Pets: A free E-booklet covering species ranging from the large macaws to tiny finches.
Do you want an interactive pet? A talking bird? A calm bird that will sit on your finger? Maybe you would rather observe a pair doing what members of their species do. Is breeding a goal or just enjoying the color and pleasant sounds of compatible species flying about an aviary?
The booklet (2.3MB) can be downloaded by >clicking here. Or, for more on the subject visit http://birdpets.onenessbecomesus.com.
Practical Pet Birds for the Average Family 