A Manual of Cage Birds, British and Foreign: With Directions For Breeding, Rearing and Keeping Them

This special re-print edition of Timbs’ book A Manual of Cage Birds, British and Foreign: With Directions For Breeding, Rearing and Keeping Them contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of raising various types of ornamental birds in captivity. Written in 1847, Mr. Timbs shed much light on various aviary birds and how to house, feed, manage, house and breed them. Included are details on Larks, Ravens, Blackbirds, Starlings, Jays, Magpies, Wrens, Finches, Doves, Parrots, Sparrows and many others. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.