Posted March 23, 200817 yr Just thought I would review books that I have, that are worth owning. I think some may be out of print but a browse through any secondhand book shop can be a worth while venture. The first is a book from Mr Scoble. A book ahead of it's time full of detailed info. Copies are still available on Ebay. "> The next is a great book from Stan and Barbara Moizer, again another detailed book full of colour pics. It is laid out A to Z so nothing is missed. "> The next is one of my favorites, by Michael S Christian it is worth owning for the awesome colour pics alone! "> The next lot are GOLD!! The best series of books I have come across. It is a eight book series covering all the varieties with advice from the experts of that variety.These are as rare as hens / budgie teeth. "> "> I have read all these many many times over. If you ever see any for sale they are a real investment, so keep your eyes open! More books worth owning to come.
March 23, 200817 yr yeah I guess I invested well then I have MOIZER and CHRISTIANS books... will be on the look out for the others.
March 23, 200817 yr A couple more The budgerigar Man, Harry Bryan the best breeder to date! 1919 and still winning 1991. Gone now, his contribution to the world of budgies is unquestionable! "> Mr Bink, best in show first published 1974, but still is quite technical in content. "> The oldest book in my collection from 1954. It surprised me with it's content. Especially for the more thrifty among us, it gives you a accounting view on the hobby. ">
March 23, 200817 yr I was about to add...THE BUDGERIGAR MAN by Roy Stringer too............excellent book but I see it has been posted. Also the "bible" of budgerigars....not just for show...for everything is this one best investment I ever made in a book Edited March 23, 200817 yr by KAZ
March 23, 200817 yr I was about to add...THE BUDGERIGAR MAN by Roy Stringer too............excellent book but I see it has been posted.Also the "bible" of budgerigars....not just for show...for everything is this one best investment I ever made in a book Yeah Kaz It looks great, I will have to get around to getting a copy. At $145 it will be the most expensive single book.
March 23, 200817 yr I think Budgerigars for pleasure and profit would be interesting... I wouldn't imagine that you could make much of a profit in budgerigars....
March 23, 200817 yr They are great books. The one on Harry Byron has a special place in my collection. A very good friend gave me my copy. Edited March 23, 200817 yr by Daz
March 23, 200817 yr They are great books. The one on Harry Byron has a special place in my collection. A very good friend gave me my copy. You are very welcome Daz
March 23, 200817 yr I was about to add...THE BUDGERIGAR MAN by Roy Stringer too............excellent book but I see it has been posted.Also the "bible" of budgerigars....not just for show...for everything is this one best investment I ever made in a book I just ordered it online Kaz A bit of a Easter present for me! Should be here next week
March 23, 200817 yr A couple more The first is one of three different books from Cyril Rodgers ( The genetics master ). "> The next is a bird care book is 230 pages to help diagnose and treat bird ailments. This edition was printed in 1992 "> That's it for now. I would have to dig to deep into the cardboard!! and I'm starting to make a mess!! Edited March 23, 200817 yr by throwback
March 23, 200817 yr I too have "the challenge " , A great book and gives you a look at the direction of the exibition budgie , world wide.
March 23, 200817 yr Hi everyone. My first post on here. I was about to ask the question "What is the best book for a beginner" and I come across this thread so thank you. I already have John Scobles book and it pretty well does cover everything. If you are looking for second hand books I highly recommend http://www.abebooks.com/ Cheers Derek
March 23, 200817 yr http://www.barronseduc.com/0764110322.html So I guess Mine is okay It is a VERY BASIC FOR BEGININERS I bought this one before Talia got her birds : ) At least i started on the right foot :(Laughing out loud):
March 23, 200817 yr Hi everyone. My first post on here. I was about to ask the question "What is the best book for a beginner" and I come across this thread so thank you. I already have John Scobles book and it pretty well does cover everything. If you are looking for second hand books I highly recommend http://www.abebooks.com/ Cheers Derek Thanks for the link Derek And Welcome ! ( Why am I inside the Quote?? ) Thats better Edited March 23, 200817 yr by throwback Throwback, I just moved your post to outside Derek's quote.
March 23, 200817 yr Hi Derek and welcome. Feel free to introduce your self in the 'your flock' section of the forum. I look forward to getting to know you and having you as part of our 'family'. Maesie
March 23, 200817 yr http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BUDGERIGAR-VARIETY-...1QQcmdZViewItem This is selling On Ebay
March 23, 200817 yr I think Budgerigars for pleasure and profit would be interesting... I wouldn't imagine that you could make much of a profit in budgerigars.... Yeah JimmyBanks I thought it would be good for a laugh when I purchased it back in the 80's but it content is just as relevant to-day as it was in 1954. Record keeping was actually a bit more detailed with a $ value added to the pair breeding. Cost of feed, cost of housing them, cost of medication estimate value of young. There is a good chapter on Founding a Stud also. As far as making a profit, some of the top birds at Actions are going for thousands. But I suppose you have to offset that to the cost of setting up and running the stud.
March 31, 200817 yr Book arrived today. Some great stuff in it, although I have seen a lot of the pics from Budgerigar World magazines. Some stuff on the Buffalo look that is so prised these days. Great stuff I have something new to read!! :budgiedance:
March 31, 200817 yr Cool books! i only have one! oh well i will have to build up my collection :budgiedance:
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