A Guide to Eclectus Parrots (Revised Edition) (Hard Cover)

This 160-page revised edition features a comprehensive description of the10 Eclectus subspecies, illustrated by over 250 colour photographs and comprehensive details on all aspects of keeping the Eclectus as a Pet or Breeding Parrot


CONTENTS

Eclectus in the Wild
    Environmental Variations
    Moult
    Breeding Behaviour
    Food
Taxonomy of the Eclectus Species
    Classification
    Subspecies
    Identifying Variations
    Validity of Subspecies
    Examination of Skins
Identification of Eclectus Subspecies
    Lavender or Purple Breasted-feather Eclectus Group
    Cobalt or Blue Breast-feather Eclectus Group
    Red Breast-feather Eclectus Group
    Cock Identification
Eclectus Subspecies
    10 Subspecies are discussed
Eclectus In Captivity
    Essentials of Health and Happiness
    New Bird Health Checklist
Eclectus As Pets
    Choosing Your Eclectus
    Veterinary Check
    Preparing a Home
Ongoing Care of Eclectus
    Feeding
    Weight
    Bathing    
    Beak    
    Nail and Wing Clipping
    Harness Restraint
    Taming
    Behavioural Patterns
Training Eclectus
    Discipline
    Training
    Talking
    Behavioural Problems
Eclectus In The Aviary 
    Selecting a Healthy Bird
    Quarantine
Aviary Design 
    Suspended and Conventional
    Safe Havens
    Shelther
    Food and Water Stations
    Perches
    Nestbox
Feeding Eclectus
    Nutrition
    Quality;
    Diet
    Softfood and Soaked Seed Recipe
    Sprouting Seeds
    Balanced Diet
    Nutritional Problems
Breeding Eclectus
    Stress
    Good Parents
    Preparation
    Selecting Pairs
    Compatibility
    Mating
    Egg Monitoring
    Development
    Growth Chart
    Record Keeping
Artificial Incubation and Handrearing Eclectus Parrots
    Neonatal Care and Handrearing
    Brooding
    Weaning
Troubleshooting and Symptoms of Eclectus Breeding Failure 
    Nutritional Deficiency
    Disease
    ncompatibility
    Physical and Environmental Problems
Colour Mutations and Genetics in Eclectus Parrots
    Colour Potential
    Colour Mutations
    Hybrid Identification
    Unusual Feather Colouration
Diseases and Disorders of Eclectus Parrots
Common Problems in Eclectus Nestlings
    Nestling Illness
    Abnormalities
    Crop Stasis
    Parental Flora
    Resident Bacteria
Common Problems in Eclectus Juvenile and Adult Birds
    First Aid
    Beak, Eye, Feather, Respiratory Problems
    Lice and Worm Infestation 
Infectious Disease in Eclectus
    Polymavirus Infection
    Chlamydophilosis/Psittacosis
    Circovirus Infection (Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease)

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