Budgerigars
The Colour Revolution
| By | Don Burke |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Page Extent | 368 |
| Book Size | 210 x 150 x 0 mm (H x W x D) |
| Imprint | Reed New Holland |
| Release Date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Subject Classification | The natural world, country life & pets / Domestic animals & pets / Birds, including cage birds, as pets |
Budgerigars, affectionately known as Budgies, are the world’s most popular pet bird, and the third most popular pet overall after dogs and cats. They are kept as pets in countless homes in the vast majority of countries, but they are also bred in magnificent colours for exhibiting and there is very keen competition at shows. Budgies are arguably the most rewarding, affordable, competitive pet animal around. Books on budgies are usually not the sort of book that make a ‘great read’, but huge effort has been made to make this Budgie book a joy to curl up with.
Budgies are a cheap and easy pet to keep or to breed. Recent years have seen spectacular new colours developed; from Pinkish Lavender to Teal Blue, Ultraviolet, Red Violet and unbelievable Pastel colours, often combined with white or yellow wings. The book is lavishly illustrated with many photos of the amazing colours and varieties of Budgies as well.
New advances in genetic science, as outlined in straightforward terms in this book, will make breeding these jewels much easier for everyone. Because the heredity of Budgies is now so well understood, breeding them is a great entry point for those who wish to understand this important science. Genetics is more and more the science of the future.
Chapters also cover how to feed and care for budgies, as well as cage and aviary design. There are sections for advanced hobbyists and beginners alike. In short this book is a perfect conversation starter for the home or a hobbyist’s dream.
Don Burke
Don Burke, the ‘face’ of Australian gardening, has been growing vegies and keeping chooks ever since he was a kid. He graduated as a horticulturist and tree surgeon and is a life-long gardener. Born and raised in Sydney, Don Burke is an Australian television and radio personality and author of over 10 books on gardening including best sellers The Lazy Gardener and Organic. He is best known as the long time host of the extremely successful Logie-award winning Burke's Backyard, which began in 1987 and ran for 17 years on Channel 9. He also produced Backyard Blitz and Renovation Rescue which were also highly successful and nationally awarded programs which launched the careers of many of well-known tv personalities. Don was a former board member of Landcare Australia and is active in community and environment-related roles. He became the Chair of the Australian Environment Foundation in July 2005 and is editor-in chief of Burke’s Backyard Magazine which continues to sell nationally.
