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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: "Description Parrots - Psittacidae", "Capture and Importation", "Breeding Developments", "Buying", "Cages and Their Construction", "Birdrooms and Aviaries", "Foods and Feeding", "Keeping the Birds Healthy", "As a Talker and Pet", "Breeding", "Breeding Difficulties", etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on aviculture.