PART 1: BIRD KEEPING-THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAY

Running Time: Approx 60 minutes

Video:
Aust. $39.00 (inc. GST) plus P&H
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The producer, Eelco Meyjes, is current chairman of the Rand Avicultural Society, South Africa. Footage features various parrot, finch and softbill breeders, their aviary set-ups and an overview of their management regime. Also featured are demonstrations on surgical sexing, bird photography hints, handy ideas on feeding stations, aviary design and much more. Interesting footage of Africa's largest walk-in aviary shows the 1,000 South African birds of 110 species housed in this enclosure. Much valuable information can be gleaned from this video by all aviculturists.

PART 2: THE FINCHES OF AFRICA

Running Time: Approx 58 minutes

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In the latest addition to the series, Birdkeeping the South African Way-Part Two: Finches of Africa, Eelco Meyjes has demonstrated his skill as both cameraman and producer.

The key to using the video or DVD is the unique Birdkeepers Guide Reference-a legend located at the bottom left of each picture. For instance, the categories in the Ant symbol signify the requirement for livefood: (1) No livefood required; (2) A little livefood required when breeding; (3) Livefood required on a daily basis; (4) Heavy concentrations of livefood required at all times. The symbol (U) signifies unknown or information unavailable. There are symbols for availability in South African aviaries; compatibility; degree of difficulty in breeding; the quantity of livefood required; and housing requirements, including the sensitivity of species to climatic extremes. All families of African seed-eaters are covered. Each family is beautifully filmed in colour and features many species unknown in Australian aviculture.

All this, together with information on housing, diet and nesting, complete a nicely rounded package that will appeal to a wide range of finch enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced breeders. Highly recommended.

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PART 3: KEEPING FINCHES

Running Time: Approx 92 minutes

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A practical guide to keeping and breeding many of the most beautiful Australian, Asian and other interesting finches. This highly informative DVD will be a valuable asset to both the novice and advanced enthusiast. This DVD features hundreds of practical tips; state of the art aviary and birdroom set ups; more than 50 species that originate from Austrlia, Asia, Europe, North and South America and some of the rare finches for Africa.

Filmed by Eelco Meyjes on digital broadcast quality material, this is a unique, well researched bird keepers' guide to help succeed with breeding and keeping many of these magnificent little birds.

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Land of Parrot Series
Available in PAL format only

This superb 7 video series has entrenched itself as the definitive visual collection on Australias unique family of parrots. The series includes many rare sequences never shown before. Also, there is spectacular footage of Palm Cockatoos in their Cape York home, of Northern Rosellas at their nest in Katherine Gorge and of the Budgerigar flying free across the dry interior.

Land of Parrots will appeal to naturalists, bird lovers and aviculturists alike. All you have to do is switch on, sit back and enjoy the character and colour of Australias parrots.

Part 5 - Specialists
featuring the Budgerigar, the Ground, Night, Swift and Double-eyed Fig Parrot. Running Time: 46 mins

Part 7 - Grass Parrots
featuring the Red-rumped, Mulga, Blue-bonnet, Hooded, Golden-shouldered, Paradise, Bourkes, Orange-bellied, Rock, Blue-winged, Elegant, Turquoise and Scarlet-chested Parrot. Running Time: 52 mins

$32.95 each (inc. GST) plus P&H (Australia)
$29.95 each - plus P&H (Other Countries)