This antique book contains a detailed and interesting guide to breeding
very specific colours into pet budgerigars, as well as containing
detailed information on hybrids, mule breeding, and the importance of
record keeping. The perfect book for both professional and private
breeders, this text is both easy-to-digest and detailed, and constitutes
a great addition to any collection of avicultural literature. Chapters
contained in this book are: 'The Elements of Colour Production', 'The
Colour Varieties and Recommended Pairings', 'Colour Production',
'In-Breeding', 'Hybrids and Mule Breeding', and 'Keeping Records'. This
book has been chosen for modern republication because of its timeless
educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new
introduction to the subject of aviculture.