This antiquarian book contains a complete guide to the budgerigar, with information on its natural history, breeding, general management, and more. A timeless guide containing everything an existing or prospective budgerigar keeper might need to know, this volume is a must-have for those with a practical interest in the subject, and it would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: "e;Description Parrots - Psittacidae"e;, "e;Capture and Importation"e;, "e;Breeding Developments"e;, "e;Buying"e;, "e;Cages and Their Construction"e;, "e;Birdrooms and Aviaries"e;, "e;Foods and Feeding"e;, "e;Keeping the Birds Healthy"e;, "e;As a Talker and Pet"e;, "e;Breeding"e;, "e;Breeding Difficulties"e;, etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.