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Mithril and Me is the true story of the special bond that forms between human and bird. Beginning with her first bird, a budgerigar (parakeet) named Luke, and across the decades since, Laurel A. Rockefeller takes you on a special journey as only she can, learning and growing as a person along the way and loving each bird that comes into her life. Heartfelt, affectionate, and honest, Mithril and Me will warm your heart, make you cry, and inspire you along the way. Perfect for the animal lover in your life.

In this guidebook and sequel to Preparing for My First Cockatiel, author Laurel A. Rockefeller explores how to enhance your birds’ lives so they live well beyond the “senior bird” threshold of 10 years old. Diet is covered extensively, along with how to improve your birds’ home environments for the challenges older birds face. As with Preparing for My First Cockatiel, Senior Cockatiel is filled with personal stories and science, exploring what a cockatiel is and how to live a long and very happy life with your best friend. 

This audiobook is for children of all ages. It is for those who love birds, and for those who simply want to know more about our captivating world and its creatures. This audiobook is full of interesting facts that you surely would want to know about. The chapters of this audio cover general facts about birds, fun facts, and trivia about these winged creatures, and a closer look at some of the most popular birds known to man.

Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves. This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged.

"Hen House Handbook: Raising Chickens for Beginners." is your gateway to a fulfilling journey of self-sustainability and healthy living. By raising backyard chickens, you'll gain control over your food supply, connect with nature, and foster a deeper understanding of life's rhythms. With this comprehensive guide, you'll navigate the complexities of chicken raising with confidence, embracing the joys and challenges along the way. Your backyard will become a vibrant ecosystem, filled with clucks of contentment and the satisfaction of fresh, organic eggs.

Who would have thought that keeping chickens would ever become a lifestyle objective rather than, as was the case a few years ago, a hobby generally indulged in at the bottom of the garden by a few middle-aged men? Whilst the fact that it has can only be a good thing, without a basic understanding of what chickens need in terms of daily care, the newcomer to the hobby is as likely to experience failure as he is to success. Even the most experienced can always learn something new, and this audiobook caters for both.

Step into the world of backyard poultry with ease and confidence with "How to Raise Chickens: Your Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens". This comprehensive and engaging guide is the perfect companion for anyone from the enthusiastic beginner to the seasoned chicken keeper. "How to Raise Chickens: Your Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens" is not just a book; it’s an invitation to join a community of chicken enthusiasts.

In 2019, Tony Putman was working as a gardener in Edenbridge, Kent, when he noticed a bold robin sitting on a branch of an old plum tree. The robin glanced in his direction as he approached, but he didn't move, so Tony grabbed his camera and took a photo. This would be the first of hundreds of photos that Tony would take of Bob the robin - and the start of an extraordinary friendship that would last for years.

Are you ready to dive into the fulfilling world of backyard poultry? Your journey towards becoming a self-reliant, poultry-raising expert begins here. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, right in the comfort of your home.

When Jemima, a young orphaned blue jay, is brought to wildlife rehabilitator Julie Zickefoose, she is a virtually tail-less, palm-sized bundle of gray-blue fluff. But she is starved and very sick. Julie’s constant care brings her around, and as Jemima is raised for eventual release, she takes over the house and the rest of the author's summer.

Sie essen gerne Ei, Huhn oder beides, aber die Zustände der Massentierhaltung bereiten Ihnen zunehmend Bauchschmerzen? Sie möchten sich ein neues Hobby zulegen, das Kreativität, Freude und Naturverbundenheit mit sich bringt und obendrein auch noch richtig sinnvoll ist? Dazu würden Sie sich über neugierige und höchst unterhaltsame Haustiere freuen und hätten nichts gegen ein wenig gackernde Lebendigkeit im sonst recht stillen Garten? Dann erfüllen Sie sich mit der Hühnerhaltung all diese Wünsche gleichzeitig und dieser Ratgeber zeigt Ihnen, wie.

Ask not what your chickens can do for you; ask what you can do for your chickens. Gone are the days when chickens were merely egg-layers. Now more than ever, they are rightly being seen as cherished pets, uncommon friends, and even spiritual companions! This humorous and insightful audiobook is a hybrid between a memoir and "how-to" manual, a whimsical tour of discovery that reveals the magic of backyard chickens. Who would expect chickens to have it all: family squabbles, abiding loyalty, the joys of new life, the heartbreak of loss?

Immer mehr Menschen in Deutschland erfüllen sich ihren Traum und halten Wachteln - und das in der Stadt oder im eigenen Garten. Dieses Hörbuch enthält alles Wichtige rund um die Vögel und deren artgerechte Haltung - speziell für Einsteiger und interessierte Vogelhalter aufbereitet.

Sie stellen sich die Frage, wie man jeden Vogel am besten füttert - von der Meise bis zum Zaunkönig? Viele Vögel sind das ganze Jahr über vor Ort, andere fliegen während der kalten Wintermonate in den Süden. Im heimischen Garten sind sie ständig auf der Suche nach Essbarem, egal, ob im Frühling, Sommer, Herbst oder Winter, schließlich haben auch sie Hunger.

Wellensittiche sind die wohl beliebteste Vogelart, um sich einen gefiederten Freund ins Haus zu holen. Doch was müssen Sie beachten? Wie lange können Ihnen Ihre Vögel treue Begleiter sein? Was brauchen sie, um ein möglichst friedliches und artgerechtes Leben zu führen? Es gibt auch bei den Wellensittichen einiges zu beachten. Wie bei uns Menschen, gibt es auch bei den Wellensittichen unterschiedliche Charaktere, dennoch können Sie beruhigt sein. Diese kleine Papageienart, die ursprünglich aus Australien stammt, gehört zu den sehr sozialen Tieren, die gerne die Gesellschaft suchen.

Are you planning on taking a trip to Ohio to watch birds? Do you want to know which birds are commonly found in Ohio? Are you unfamiliar with the majority of Ohio’s native bird species? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you.... 50 Things to Know About Birds in Ohio, by Grant M. Evans, offers an approach to familiarizing yourself with a selection of Ohio birds through physical descriptions and how to identify them, places where they can be located, information about their dietary habits, fun facts about each bird, and more.

Putenhaltung leicht gemachtDem verspielten, sozialen Vogel eine angenehme Zeit bescheren Interessierst. Du Dich für Puten und dessen Haltung? Willst Du mehr über die Pute und ihre Charakteristika erfahren? Überlegst Du Dir selbst Deine eigenen Puten zu halten? Die Grundlagen der artgerechten Putenhaltung erlernen.

Wellensittiche sind die wohl beliebteste Vogelart, um sich einen gefiederten Freund ins Haus zu holen. Doch was müssen Sie beachten? Wie lange können Ihnen Ihre Vögel treue Begleiter sein? Was brauchen sie, um ein möglichst friedliches und artgerechtes Leben zu führen? Es gibt auch bei den Wellensittichen einiges zu beachten. Wie bei uns Menschen, gibt es auch bei den Wellensittichen unterschiedliche Charaktere, dennoch können Sie beruhigt sein.

This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, Parakeets for Dummies offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have.

The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens is a practical guide, from a lifelong chicken raiser. This audiobook shares simple yet practical knowledge which covers all aspects of raising healthy and happy chickens in suburban or even urban backyards.This guide to backyard chickens covers things like: why keep chickens, types of chickens, how to raise day old chicks, building shelters for your chickens, how to feed and water your girls (including simple automated systems), what to do with the eggs, how to sell you chickens, DIY equipment for butchering, how to butcher, and more.