Compendium-Canaries

With this volume, the well-known author begins a three-part book series that will cover all breeding directions of canary breeding in a compact form.

In volume 1, the interesting history of the Canary's development into a domestic bird is examined from partly new aspects.

The book contains tried and tested advice on keeping, caring for and breeding canaries in a manner appropriate to their species, as well as on a balanced, largely natural diet.

In addition to an introduction to the anatomy of birds, embryonic development and feather structure, the volume also deals with compactly compiled advice on the treatment of diseases and parasite infestations.

The special section of the book explains the four most important song canary breeds and their songs. In addition, there are valuable tips on breeding the song-colour and song-posture canaries. This part of the book is rounded off with tips on breeding and training the song canaries.

The German author Norbert E. W. Schramm has kept and bred a wide variety of bird species since his earliest youth.
Since 1974 he has been a member of a traditional Dresden breeders' association and began breeding colour and posture canaries.
With the experimental breeding of many canary breeds and carduelid species he acquired extensive specialist knowledge.
His publications on the colouring of birds and the scientific presentation of canary colours developed from them made him well-known among experts.
Since 1985 he has been a trained judge for colour and posture canaries, carduelids, finch hybrids and later also for European birds.
His publications in specialist journals and his previous books on the breeding and keeping of canaries have made him well known in specialist circles. He thus makes his knowledge available to all interested bird lovers.