Links to Articles and other useful information...
As a breeder - I find that the Internet is a wealth of information regarding bird related issues, whether it be health, breeding or general issues. I don't claim to be an expert in these areas, so I have included this page on my site that will link you to articles on the Internet. I have found many of them helpful and useful at one point or another and hope you do also! If a link is not working properly, please so that it can be corrected. Thanks! Note: New articles are listed towards the bottom of the page.
* New * Exotic Pet Veterinarian - Avian - A informative website by a veterinary service that specializes in aviclutural medicine. Tons of useful and interesting info including: How to clip wings, avian medications, avian illnesses and more!
Finch Personalities Chart - Ever wanted to add new birds to your aviary but didn't know if they were compatible with your current birds?? Well this chart will help you determine what species works well with each other.
Society Finches & Fostering Here is a Link to an informative article on fostering. "How to condition Bengalese Finch cocks to incubate and foster rear on cue."
Holistic Bird - Website with loads of info on it! Very informative, especially in regards to diet, health and nutrition. Get a cup of coffee and explore the site.
Gouldian Colors Guide - Useful article - especially for beginners - on Gouldian genetics terminology and basic information.
Antibiotics & Finches - Great information on some of the common ailments of finches and antibiotic use - including dosage information.
Leg Banding Method - describes how to set up a system using colored leg bands to identify your breeding birds and their offspring.
Weighing Your Gouldian - article on how to weigh your birds - useful when determine how much medicine to use or to know if your birds are too heavy or to light.
Avian Reproduction - Ever wonder how you hen makes an egg? Check out this informative site on how the avian reproduction system works. Also has great pictures and graphics.
Egg Candling - examples show how to candle your eggs and what a fertile egg looks like.
Raising your own Mealworms - Here is a site that shows you simple steps to raising your own mealworms. We are currently using this method at TAS Aviary with success. If you can't bring yourself to raise your own, they also sell them on this site.
