For anyone who is confused by the overwhelming choice in bird foods on the market today, here are solid facts on avian nutrition, seeds vs. pellets, supplements and more. This book discusses the different nutritional needs of parrots, cockatiels, finches and budgies and compares the ingredients in leading brands in clear, simple, objective language. Numerous charts make the comparisons easy. There are chapters on everything from reading labels to adding vitamins to setting up your own taste tests. Liz Palika is the author of the popular Consumer s Guide series, and has written about dog, cat and reptile food. She is a regular contributor to Fancy publications, and her other Howell books have won her awards and recognition.
- ISBN10 0876056419
- ISBN13 9780876056417
- Publish Date 1 August 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 August 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English