Books For your convenience I have put together some books that will appeal to the novice as well as the professional bird breeder. All of the below-listed books are imported from Australia. After all, who could be more knowledgeable on the subject of grass parakeets and their mutations than the Aussies themselves ? Shipping and Handling via Priority Mail is included in the price of the books. We now also ship our books around the world via regular mail, so please select the appropriate PayPal button. Customers not living in the U.S. should use the PayPal button labeled OUTSIDE U.S. For your convenience, we now also accept credit card orders over the telephone or fax machine. Please call us at : 352-357-8712 for further information. Neophema Mutations - Just Released by Neil Ingram, Australia 126 pages, 111 color photographs, 106 mutations In 1998, Neil Ingram set out on a quest to compile a comprehensive collection of photographs on Neophema mutations. He visited over 100 private aviaries in England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark ,Sweden and Australia. There he gathered information on genetics and photographed the common and not-so-common mutations of this genus. Some of them are quite astounding! This book has very little basic information about care; mostly it is stunning compilation of photographs, including BLUE Bourkes, FULL RED-FRONTED LUTINO Scarlet-chesteds, YELLOW OPALINE Turquoisines and much, much more. A great book for the true mutation fanatic. Price: $80.00             $83.00 Australian Grass Parrakeets 1 by Stan Sindel and James Gill, Australia 192 pages, 69 color photographs All books by Sindel and Gill are high-quality and extremely informative. This one dealing with the genus Neophema, has very detailed accounts on each species, their life in the wild, field notes, sexing and breeding experiences in Australian aviculture. The authors thoroughly discuss each mutation's evolution in aviculture, and show the reader beautiful photographs of many of these color variations. Characteristic of all Sindel and Gill books are the photographs of nestlings and juveniles at various ages. A wonderful, in-depth book for novices and experts alike. Price: $55.00             $58.00 Australian Grass Parrakeets 2 by Stan Sindel and James Gill, Australia 203 pages, 77 color photographs Another superb book by the same authors as above. In-depth chapters on the genera Psephotus and Northiella, such as Red Rump, Mulga, Hooded, Golden-shouldered and Blue Bonnet Parakeets. Descriptive Chapters on Diet, Housing ( including aviary construction and nestbox designs), Management and Diseases. Beautiful photographs of nestlings and amazing mutations, such as: BLUE and OPALINE Red Rumps, LUTINO Blue Bonnets, Pied Hoodeds and many more. An outstanding book and probably the only one ever written on this genus exclusively Price: $55.00             $58.00 Australian Broad-Tailed Parrots By Stan Sindel And James Gill, Australia 336 pages, 82 color photographs The third book in a series by the above authors. High-quality hardcover book on the Platycercus and Barnardius genera: the eight Rosella species, Mallee Ringneck, Cloncurry and Port Lincoln Parrots. Very precise details on Housing, Diet, Management and Diseases. Outstanding photographs of the nestlings and juveniles of each species at various stages. Most remarkable are the photographs of the mutations: RUBINO Easterns, PIED Crimsons, and HARLEQUIN Mallee Ringnecks. A must-have conversation piece for the true Rosella lover. Price: $65.00             $68.00 Guide To Neophema And Psephotus Grass Parrots By Toby Martin, Australia 88 pages, 160 color photographs Great softcover book for the beginner. Lots of useful basic information, with chapters on Management (Housing, Feeding, Breeding, etc.) and Diseases. Covers the Neophema and the Psephotus species. There are a good amount of color photographs of the various species and their mutations. A terrific book that will give the novice or more experienced aviculturist a good overview of these genera. Price: $30.00             $33.00 Handbook of Birds, Cages & Aviaries The Complete Guide to Keeping & Housing Pet and Aviary Birds By The Australian Birdkeeper 128 full color pages This is a large ( 8" by 11") softcover book filled with color photographs and wonderful information. It deals with aviary design and construction, bird rooms, "plantscaping" the aviary, nutrition, breeding, management, water systems, and much, much more. A great book for the beginner and even the seasoned aviculturist; full of novel ideas, practical information and helpful tips. Price: $35.00             $38.00 Parrot Quiz Book No 1 by Rosemary Low 92 pages, softcover, b/w photographs I found this little gem of a book in a little pet store in Australia. Written by Rosemary Low, one of the world's most prolific avicultural writers, this book features 644 questions with accompanying answers. Graded for Standard, Advanced and Expert aviculturists, the questions are grouped under 13 different headings in General, African Parrots, Aviculture, Lovebirds etc with 12 questions in each quiz. A great little book that will bring hours of pleasure to any parrot fancier. Price: $24.00             $27.00 A Guide to Rosellas and their Mutations by The Australian Birdkeeper 80 pages, softcover, 100 color photographs This full color title features the general management, care and breeding of the Platycercus genus. Breeding expectations including genetic tables and mutations are discussed for each species and their subspecies. Beautiful photography throughout of all the Rosellas and their incredibly mutations. Chapters on General Management, Acquiring Stock, Feeding, Sprouting, Breeding, Sexing, Genetic Tables and Diseases. Price: $30.00             $33.00 ***NEW*** A Guide to Color Mutations and Genetics in Parrots By Terry Martin 296 pages, over 700 color photographs This title, that has taken Australian author, Dr Terry Martin BVSc, some five years to complete, is the most definitive, collective work ever attempted on this intriguing and contentious subject. Drawing on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world, Terry Martin has collated over 700 color photographs in this 296 page soft title within text that is both approachable and easily understood. Contents: Presented in three parts, the author takes the reader through a comfortable and absorbing introduction to understanding the basic principals of mutations and color genetics in the first two parts. The information has been supported throughout with a plethora of color photography resulting in a highly digestible and understandable journey. Part three is for the adventurous, being the technical manifest of genetics in parrots. Price: $61.00             $64.00 A Guide to Basic Health & Disease in Birds By: Dr Michael J Cannon 112 pages, 100 color photographs A great book dealing with all aspects of Bird Health, Management, Diseases and Treatment. Full of valuable information on signs of illness, setting up a Quarantine Program, medicating birds and common problems. Also discusses infectious & exotic diseases, antibiotics and treatments, parasite control and disinfection. This book is an important addition to nay aviculturist's library. Price: $30.00             $33.00 A Guide to Long & Broad-tailed Parrots and New Zealand Kakariki's By Kevin Wilson 88 pages, 98 color photgraphs Each of the 12 species is featured in its own chapter with distribution maps and general information specific to that species including management, diet and nutrition, housing requirements, breeding, handrearing, sexing and mutations. Features Crimson-winged, Princess, Regent, Superb, King, Red-capped, Mallee Ringnecked, Cloncurry, Port Lincoln and Twenty-eight Parrot and the Red-fronted and Yellow-fronted Kakarikis. Price: $30.00             $33.00 Guide to Incubation & Handraising Parrots Author: Phil Digney 104 pages, 142 color photographs This book covers all necessary requirements needed to successfully take an egg through to a fully weaned chick. It's incredible how much detailed information is included in 104 pages. Beautifully illustrated with color images throughout, this valuable title also includes many charts and diagrams and informative text laid out in the easy-to-read format. An invaluable reference for any serious bird breeder. Price: $30.00             $33.00 Welcome!  |  About Us  |  Grass Parakeets  |  Prices  |  Contact Us Scarlet Chested  |  Turquoisine  |  Elegant  |  Bourke  |  Lineolated  |  Books  |  Poster  |  Links