“Australian zebra finches – breeding guide” is a unique book for every lover of zebra finches will find something for themselves.
It is dedicated to both experienced breeders and beginner enthusiasts of small exotics.
A unique source of knowledge, based on knowledge and many years of experience breeders, judges, literature, scientific publications that will allow every reader learn about the breeding of Australian zebra finches, their origins, history, behavior, disease, nutrition, physiology, genetics of mutations and creating combinations of mutations. It contains many tips, descriptions and comparisons regarding recognition zebra finches in mutations and combinations. Step by step how to prepare for breeding and how to start your adventure with bird exhibitions, how to prepare for them, what to pay attention while selecting birds and what characterizes the exhibition type of zebra finches.
The book contains over 500 pages, with many color photos
birds from over 50 different breeders from around the world, great photographers such as Bart Houben and Stefan Verhoeven.
Many original drawings and illustrations presenting the appearance of mutation combinations.
At the very end, the reader will have the opportunity to learn about the methods and experiments breeding of over 30 breeders from different parts of the world, carried out in the form interviews, along with photos of birds and breeding rooms.
I would like to thank everyone actively involved in the ongoing work on the book, in particular:
– Piotr Lubik
– Jan Pastor
– Michael Sesterhenn
– Gj Huisman
…and of course to all breeders who decided to share their experiences and photos:
Brent Humphries, Peter Harrison, Dave Brown Birds Gaspar Brogueira Daniel Tušla Tomáš Strachota Otakar Buldra Marc Piels Ludger Terbrack Huub Janssen François Janssens Koen Dumarey Vogelvriend Frans Bultink Ismael Moriana Romero Carlo Muraro Espi Vidal Petr Hráček Damian Pieczka Krzysiek Szymański Krzysztof Matiaszewski Dariusz Ślesicki Mehmet Pi delioğlu Mariusz Czernik Jan Kikkert Kevin Colaris Ebrahim Yaqoob Yousif Carlos Santos – Mandarins Paulo Baião Vitor Miranda
Topics that will be covered in this book:
– Origin of zebra finches
– Structure and differentiation of sexes
– Comparison of Timor and Australian zebra finches
– The first zebras in Europe
– Zebra clubs found in Europe
– Characteristic features of the Australian zebra finch
– Behaviorism (aggression, breeding season, etc.)
– Pigments found in plumage
– The influence of mutations on changes in plumage
– Reproductive system and development cycle of embryo and young birds
– Basic information on breeding zebra finches
– Nutrition (extensive description)
– Starting breeding – step by step
– Equipment and preparation of the aviary
– Administration during breeding – data management
– Problems during breeding
– Participation in exhibitions
– Bird selection
– Exhibition type – detailed description
– Diseases and health problems of zebra finches
– Introduction to genetics
– Zebra finch mutations (detailed description and what to pay attention to when selecting birds)
– Genetic crosses of all mutations
– Mutation combinations (genetic crosses of the most popular zebra finch combinations)
– Mutation history of Australian zebra finches (chronology)
– Combination recognition
– Names of zebra finches mutations in different languages
– How to recognize birds being splits for mutations
– Other mutations and combinations tips
– Origin of zebra finches
– Structure and differentiation of sexes
– Comparison of Timor and Australian zebra finches
– The first zebras in Europe
– Zebra clubs found in Europe
– Characteristic features of the Australian zebra finch
– Behaviorism (aggression, breeding season, etc.)
– Pigments found in plumage
– The influence of mutations on changes in plumage
– Reproductive system and development cycle of embryo and young birds
– Basic information on breeding zebra finches
– Nutrition (extensive description)
– Starting breeding – step by step
– Equipment and preparation of the aviary
– Administration during breeding – data management
– Problems during breeding
– Participation in exhibitions
– Bird selection
– Exhibition type – detailed description
– Diseases and health problems of zebra finches
– Introduction to genetics
– Zebra finch mutations (detailed description and what to pay attention to when selecting birds)
– Genetic crosses of all mutations
– Mutation combinations (genetic crosses of the most popular zebra finch combinations)
– Mutation history of Australian zebra finches (chronology)
– Combination recognition
– Names of zebra finches mutations in different languages
– How to recognize birds being splits for mutations
– Other mutations and combinations tips
