Hand-Feeding and Raising Baby Birds: Breeding, Hand-Feeding, Care, and Management

 Hand-Feeding and Raising Baby Birds

Written by Matthew M. Vriends and illustrated by M. Heming-Vriends, this practical guide covers bird breeding, hand-feeding, chick care, and nursery management. It explains how to maintain appropriate heating and hygiene, prepare feeding formulas for different bird species, and address common problems affecting young birds. The book is a useful reference for bird owners and breeders seeking guidance on raising chicks from different avian groups.

Key Features:

• Covers breeding and hand-feeding techniques for baby birds
• Explains how to establish and maintain a bird nursery
• Provides guidance on nursery heating and sanitation
• Discusses feeding formulas for different bird species
• Includes parrots, doves, finches, soft-billed birds, and pheasants
• Describes daily care and management of developing chicks
• Addresses common problems associated with hand-rearing
• Discusses dehydration and abnormal feather coloration
• Covers viral, bacterial, and fungal infections in young birds
• Designed for amateur bird owners, breeders, and avian-care professionals