A Birdkeeper's Guide to SoftbillsA Birdkeeper's Guide to Softbills David Alderton A detailed look at this varied and colourful group of birds, with practical advice on their care and accomodation. Featuring a photographic survey of more than 50 species from around the world. Photographs by Cyril Laubscher. First edition, published in 1987, hardback, good condition, rare

First edition

hand-rearing

I met a great deal of people (mostly men) who were very knowledgeable about their hobby and only too happy to share it with me

to the diminutive hummingbirds and waxbills and include avicultural rarities

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published 1988

David Alderton

Aviculturists today are faced with the challenge of establishing captive-bred strains that are no longer reliant on replenishments from wild stock

2003 facsimile edition of the first edition of 1973

For Lorikeets mix 15-25g in 100ml of water

White millet

probiotics