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Issue of the Parrot and Parakeet Journal, Summer Issue (2/2025)Contents:Hildegard Niemann – Hands Off! When Parrots and Parakeets Don't Want Contact with HumansDr. Rainer Niemann – Survey of the Peach-faced Lovebirds and Black-faced Lovebirds in Northern TanzaniaArmin Brockner – The Macaws of Costa RicaSabine Feist – Crafting with Sabine – The Nesting BoardHans Prinz – Highlights from 40 Years of Parrot BreedingProf. Monika Grote – Review of the book "Birds. The World of Birds" by Katrina van Gouw

Output of the Parrot-and-Budgie Journal, Spring Issue (1/2025)Contents:Hildegard Niemann – Eyes open when buying toys. Parrot toys – an exciting journey into the world of enrichmentDr. Rainer Niemann – What we currently (don't) know about the wellbeing of parrot birds!Manuela Schlüper – Would you like something more personal?Detlev Franz – Oh so sweet – can parrots and budgies taste sugar? (Part 2)Marit Wolff Timm – Chattering on Instagram – Interviews with budgie owners (5)Jan Eike Köhn – A journey along the eastern wing of AustraliaMiel Niemann – Review of the book The World in an Eggshell by Sarah Heuzeroth

Parrot and Budgerigar Journal, Autumn Edition (3/2024) The Content: Hildegard Niemann – “Shall we play?” The Importance of Social Play in ParrotsDr. Rainer Niemann – Food Ecology of Wild Goldfinches in Northeastern BrazilDr. Caroline Efstathion – The Conservation Project for the Lear’s Macaw Against Africa's Honey BeesAndreas Manczyk – Four in a Row – Our Life with a “Console Gang”Dr. Rainer Niemann – Food Plants in AutumnMarit Wolff-Timm – Tweets on Instagram – Interviews with Budgerigar Keepers (Part 4)Dr. Rainer Niemann: Review of the Book “Hummingbirds” by Gamini Ratnavira

Parrot and Budgerigar Journal, Summer Issue (2/2024) Contents of the issue: Hildegard Niemann – Take the Bite Out of Biting! Aggressive Behavior in Parrots and BudgerigarsDr. Rainer Niemann – Surviving in the Concrete Jungle – How Do Parrots Eat in Big Cities?Simone Rückmann – The Budgerigar – The Underestimated BirdHans Prinz – Fostering with Green-cheeked Conures and Demerara ConuresMarit Wolff-Timm – Chirping on Instagram – Interview with a Forpus KeeperDr. Rainer Niemann: Review of the Book Birds – Zoo Animal Keeping by Harro Strehlow (Ed.)

Parrot and Cockatiel Journals, Winter Issue (4/2023) Available immediately with the following topics: The Content: The Content: Hildegard Niemann – The Wonder of Parrot Intelligence – a fascinating journey into the brains of birdsDr. Rainer Niemann – Parrots in Tropical America changing their nesting strategiesMarit Wolff-Timm – Chirping on Instagram – Interview with a Lovebird ownerMartina Lenk – A Ban on Exotic Keeping in Germany? A reader's commentSteve Duncan – The Vasa Parrots – a life in the fast lane!Hildegard Niemann – What is Training Glossary – what are positive and negative reinforcement?Editorial and Florian Riedmüller – Animal sponsorships for parrots and cockatiels in the small zoo WassersternDr. Rainer Niemann: Review of the GAV publication series (Volume 1): Noble Cockatoos

The Parrot-and-Parakeet Journal, Autumn Issue (3/2022) Available from now on with the following topics: The content: Hildegard Niemann – Stop! Problem prevention from the very beginningRainer Niemann – How widespread are dangerous germs among wild Amazon parrots?Silas Bey – The Yellow-breasted macaws Heiko and Oscar – a good teamMarit Wolff-Timm – Tweets on Instagram – Interviews with budgerigar owners (Part 3)Detlev Franz – O Christmas Tree – Coniferous trees for parrots (Part 2)Miel Niemann – Review of the book Around the World in 80 Birds

Holding of Amazon ParrotsThe practical guide for daily life with Amazon parrots:Behavior, experiences, housing, health protection, feeding, ...This practical guide supports owners of Amazon parrots and other parrot species in better understanding and mastering life with their charges. Topics:- Species and subspecies- Life in the wild- Practical care- Behavior, peculiarities- Housing, aviaries- Feeding, nutrition- Health protection, diseases Amazon parrots are considered to have strong personalities. Their care is demanding. The adjustment to their behavior in pair relationships contributes to this. Their specific dietary habits add to the complexity. The author shares his experiences as an active owner for others. He also includes numerous personal experiences - and how they were managed, including feather plucking, illnesses, poisoning, breeding behavior, socialization, acclimatization, and aviary construction.From the perspective of avian medicine on Amazon parrots, readers can look forward to an exciting and expert guest contribution by veterinarian Hermann Kempf. About the author: Tim Hofmann is an enthusiastic parrot owner and keeps, in addition to Amazon parrots, red-tailed parakeets, sun parakeets, and fan-tailed parrots. He is a regular author in the WP Budgerigar & Parrot Magazine, runs his own workshop for parrot housing (e.g., nesting boxes), and lives with his family in the Allgäu.116 pages + numerous photos from practical care

Superfood for parrots, budgerigars, other pet birds, and decorative poultryThe specialist book supports bird keepers and breeders in nutritional planning and practical feeding. Which type is suitable for which species? How and why should each type be used in feeding?Clearly defined is the suitability of various vegetable and fruit types, including both classics and trendy varieties. An extra chapter focuses on nuts.The species suitability is specified for parrots and budgerigars (specifically noted: budgerigars and large parrots) as well as for canaries, finches, wild and finch birds, softbills, and decorative poultry.The explanations of their effects are particularly valuable. For example, there are varieties that promote calming, strengthen the immune system, or support the gastrointestinal tract. However, there is also attention drawn to risky varieties with dangerous ingredients or high sugar content. Consideration is also given to supportive fresh food for young birds (rearing) and during molting.Tips for practical preparation as well as storage and preservation of fresh feed are included in every variety profile. A detailed, comprehensive nutrient table with all varieties (minerals, vitamins...) rounds out the specialist book.For more safety in feeding and a healthy menu, this book involved:Volker Oertel was a long-time editorial member of the specialist magazine PAPAGEIEN. His particular preference has always been for neotropical parrots and white-bellied parrots, which he has studied intensively in his own practical keeping.Prof. Dr. med. vet. Petra Wolf is a veterinarian and holds the chair in nutritional physiology and animal nutrition at the University of Rostock. She is a specialist veterinarian for animal nutrition and an internationally highly regarded expert and sought-after advisor on feeding issues.2022, 152 pages, over 100 photos, hardcover

Professional Journal: PAPAGEIEN IM FOKUS: LORIS &middot Special Issue of the Professional Journal PAPAGEIEN with 80 pages The most important publications about Loris from recent years, compiled from the professional journal PAPAGEIEN. Topics include: Systematics, Nutrition, Housing, Practical Keeping, Breeder Reports, Field Observations Species Covered (Excerpt): Rainbow Lorikeet, Arfak Lorikeet, Multicolored Lorikeet, Solitary Lorikeet, Mountain Lorikeet, Josephine Lorikeet, Cardinal Lorikeet, Cherry Lorikeet, Mitchell's Lorikeet, Pophyr Head Lorikeet, Ornate Lorikeet, Dwarf Musk Lorikeet, … Extensive: 80 pages

Natural Activity (Jennifer Gekeler)New ideas & guides for sustainable crafting. With materials from nature! How to create exciting toys for your feathered friends from natural materials is what you will learn in this guide. The author engages the readers in a motivating way. DIY becomes fun: - Suitable tools and their use- The most important hand movements and crafting techniques- Appropriate woods, plants, stones, …- Crafting instructions, very easy to understand- Tips & tricks from the pro- Space for your own creativity New swings, strings, wooden components, stone creations, decorations for the aviary, and treats are the results. Sustainable, inexpensive, and naturally homemade. With different levels of difficulty, suitable for both beginners and advanced. Consideration is given to various needs from small budgerigars to large parrots. Over 100 pages numerous images + practical instructions

Calendar Edition Budgerigars, Parrots & Co. 2024Budgerigars, Parrots & Co.: The 12 most popular pet birds fly with you throughout the entire year. A surprise every month.The original calendar from WP Magazine with colorful motifs. A4 portrait format, practical layout + planner for your own notes, with robust spiral binding. Printed on environmentally friendly FSC gloss paper. CO2-neutral, water-based printing inks, printed with natural colors derived from renewable resources – free of mineral oils – and cobalt-free produced.

Calendar Edition Wild Parrots 2024Impressive panoramic shots from the wild worldwide.A very popular gift for parrot enthusiasts. DIN A3 landscape format, panoramic format, with a sturdy spiral binding. Printed on environmentally friendly FSC glossy paper. CO2-neutral, water-based printing inks, printed with natural colors derived from renewable resources – free of mineral oils – and cobalt-free.MADE IN GERMANYThe names of the parrot species are listed in seven languages (German, Latin, English, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Russian).

Calendar Edition Wild Budgerigars 2024Impressive panoramic shots from the Australian outdoors worldwide. A very popular gift for budgerigar enthusiasts. A3 landscape format, panoramic size, with robust spiral binding. Printed on environmentally friendly FSC glossy paper. CO2-neutral, printing inks based on water, printed with natural colors made from renewable raw materials – free of mineral oils – and cobalt-free.

THE STANDARD WORK ON THE TAXONOMY AND SYSTEMATICS OF PARROTS For the systematic, professional identification of parrots, this work covers: cockatoos, brush-headed and vasa parrots, African large parrots including gray parrots, archaic parrots of New Zealand including keas and kakapos. It differentiates between species, subspecies, sexual dimorphism, juvenile coloration, variations, and morphs. Care, breeding, and outdoor environments are consistently addressed. This specialist book primarily targets individuals who deal with parrots professionally, including bird curators, zoo keepers, veterinarians, conservationists, animal welfare workers, curators and research staff of natural history museums, breeding judges, and boards of bird breeding associations. But this treasure of knowledge also offers a fascinating insight into the diversity, systematics, and beauty of the parrot world for hobby ornithologists and true parrot lovers. The compendium of parrot science is an official teaching tool of the “Academy for Bird Care,” among others in certificate courses, professional development, and breeder seminars. This species-specific edition is Volume I. 248 pages

Handling of Ornamental ParrotsThe practical guide for everyday life with ornamental parrots:Behavior, experiences, housing, health protection, feeding, ...This practical guide supports keepers of ornamental parrots and other parrot species in better understanding and mastering life with their charges. Topics: Species and subspecies Life in the wild Practical care Behavior, abnormalities Housing, aviary Feeding, nutrition Health protection, diseases Ornamental parrots are considered to be strong personalities. Their care is demanding. Their unusual behavior in pair relationships contributes to this. Special dietary habits add to the complexity. The author shares insights as an active keeper for other caretakers. He also includes numerous personal experiences — and how they were managed, including plucking, diseases, poisoning, breeding, socialization, acclimatization, aviary construction.From the perspective of avian medicine on ornamental parrots, readers can expect an exciting and expert guest contribution from veterinarian Hermann Kempf. About the Author: Tim Hofmann is an enthusiastic parrot keeper and also keeps red-shouldered parakeets, sun parakeets, and fan parrots alongside ornamental parrots. He is a regular contributor to the WP Budgerigar & Parrot Magazine, operates his own workshop for parrot habitats (e.g., nesting boxes), and lives with his family in the Allgäu.116 pages + numerous photos from practical careThe book is a new release in 2023 in the WP guide series.

Reddish-tailed Parakeets: Species, Wild Life, Care, BreedingThe specialist book for all keepers, breeders, and friends of the genus PyrrhuraA great treasure of knowledge from the book edition of the specialist magazine PAPAGEIEN. The publication informs about successful keeping in human care. Topics covered include acquisition, acclimatization, housing, aviary keeping, feeding, as well as specific dietary habits, practical breeding, and sex determination.An extra chapter provides information about wild living, including themes like nesting, daily rhythm, and natural nutrition. The author reports firsthand from numerous personal observations on-site and from many years of his own research.All 34 species are presented in detail. The significant changes in taxonomy and systematics over the past decades are also taken into account.About the author: Thomas Arndt is the founder of the eponymous publishing house and author of numerous specialist books. He led the specialist magazine PAPAGEIEN, most recently as editor. His particular passion lies with the reddish-tailed parakeets, some species and subspecies of which he has scientifically described for the first time. On numerous expeditions, he has documented their wild life and has devoted decades to their care and breeding. This specialist book reflects a part of his life's work. - 248 pages, numerous illustrations and exclusive photos- New release 2022

Stuttgart AmazonsFamily stories, life & characters of wild parrotsA unique illustrated book with entertaining and exciting narratives about the coexistence of the Stuttgart Amazons.Bianca Hahn portrays the pairs, their offspring, and family life. With sensitivity and expertise, she brings to life the characters and the changing relationships among the Amazons.Her first-class photographs allow a glimpse into the heart of the action. The accompanying stories are written with passion and knowledge drawn from the photographer's own long-term observations.A delight for parrot lovers. This work also provides insights into the behavior and nature of South American Amazons that have settled in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg.With a foreword by Prof. Dr. Matthias Reinschmidt.- over 90 pages- first published photos

The guide for the care of pet birds with disabilities. This book is a helpful support for everyday life with one or more disabled birds.The reader learns about various devices, ideas, and practical tips for successful care related to amputations, blindness, feather loss, misalignments, inability to fly, the consequences of accidents, the effects of tumor diseases, paralysis, as well as beak defects and beak fractures. It also addresses coordination and movement disorders, as well as age-related issues (seniors).Valuable instructions are provided for modified housing, free flight opportunities, engagement, and feeding. The protection against injuries to the vulnerable bird and the health risks that must be kept in mind are also discussed. Numerous photos illustrate the handicaps and showcase solutions.The guide is a resource for both private keepers and volunteers/staff in animal welfare who take care of restricted birds that are in need.Dr. Sigrid März and Gaby Schulemann-Maier have collaborated as a team in the editorial office of WP-Magazine. They have been active bird keepers for many decades, with their own handicap cases at home. The reader senses this in a work that has been written with much heart and life experience! A valuable practical guide has emerged for bird keepers to ease and improve the lives of disabled charges.New release 2022, 96 pages, numerous pictures.

The Most Popular Magazine for Pet Bird Keepers.The WP Magazine is the most popular magazine for pet bird keepers (budgies, parrots, canaries, exotics, finches,...) and offers everything for more enjoyment with your bird at home. Current articles on topics such as nutrition, diseases, behavior, care, and maintenance of budgerigars and parrots, as well as other popular pet bird species, can be found in a competent, vivid, and entertaining manner across over 60 pages. An XL poster and exclusive images round off each issue. Delivery of each issue is, of course, free of charge.The delivery will start immediately after the order is received with the current issue. Every two months, another issue will be delivered. The delivery will end automatically after receiving the last issue.

These delicious pages bring fresh ideas to the kitchen. With natural, certified, and seasonally appropriate ingredients. For cooking, baking, and imaginative preparation. The instructions are easy for everyone to implement. Preparation time, procurement and handling of ingredients, as well as practical tips on processing provide reliable guidance.Quick and spontaneous snacks alternate with dishes that enhance your cooking skills. There is also room for personal refinements. Drinks are considered in a supplemental chapter. The seasonal chapters bring the best natural ingredients of the season to the table - from spring to winter. Practical: Cook once for feathered and non-feathered friends.Sociable: Enjoy together with your parrots & budgerigars.Diverse: From a simple snack to culinary art.Creative: Recipes to try with room for ideas.Helpful: Information on preparation time and difficulty levels are always included.Delicious: Completely vegan recipes. Basic recipes: Without fats, oils, sugar, or honey.Variations: For birds with low or high energy requirements.The meal plan for, e.g., parrots, budgerigars, cockatiels, and other pet birds can be varied and healthy throughout the year with this cookbook.Over 125 informative pages, numerous tasty photos. A pleasure for both feathered friends and bird keepers alike!Author: Diana Eberhardt

The oldest specialized magazine in the world about birdkeeping and bird breeding. From A for Eagle to Z for Zebra Finch.It was the first magazine of its kind worldwide! Tradition, reputation, and its international presence continue to set it apart to this day. The Feathered World has been informing about the keeping and breeding of birds since 1872. It also reports expertly on wildlife in nature. Professional keepers and breeders, as well as dedicated bird enthusiasts and, not to forget, zoological institutions and organizations, value the Feathered World as a consistently up-to-date and well-informed guide.The issues provide varied information about the entire world of birds from all continents, with sections on Keeping and Breeding, Nutrition and Health, Faunistics and Taxonomy, News from Associations and Zoological Institutions, Wildlife, Nature and Travel. As a subscriber, you can place your classified ads for free in the classified market for searching and giving away birds. You reach an excellent audience of experts and enthusiasts.The delivery starts at the next possible month’s beginning after receipt of the order. An additional issue will be delivered every month. The delivery will automatically end after receiving the last issue.

Popular Feed Plants for Pet Birds and Ornamental Poultry: Cultivation, Harvest, Suitability, Effects.Over 140 pages, more than 120 illustrations, expert tips in every plant portrait, including a list of toxic plants.ISBN 978-3-945440-33-9The knowledge from biology and veterinary medicine comes together in this specialized book. Suitable plants are presented in detail for healthy and varied feeding of birds. You will learn about trees, shrubs, grasses, herbs, and flowers:- how to successfully cultivate and care for them- what to watch out for during harvesting and storage- which plants you can collect in nature and when- what effects they have (e.g., mineral/vitamin supply, fighting inflammation …)Is the plant suitable for your birds at all? You can read this under each plant portrait, specifically for parrots, budgerigars (indicated separately: budgies), canaries, finches, forest birds, and other finch species, as well as for ornamental poultry. The basics of nutritional physiology and a list of toxic plants that should never be fed complete the specialized book.The authors: Dipl.-Biologist Bärbel Oftring is among the most active authors in the German-speaking world with over 140 non-fiction publications on Flora & Fauna. After studying zoology, botany, and paleontology, the nature lover became a specialized author and editor. She combines her profound plant knowledge in this book with practical instructions and helpful tips for bird keepers.Prof. Dr. med. vet. Petra Wolf is a veterinarian and holds the chair for nutritional physiology and animal nutrition at the University of Rostock. She is a specialist veterinarian for animal nutrition and an internationally esteemed expert and sought-after consultant in feeding issues. Her particular passion and profession for the avian world have been incorporated into this specialized book.

The oldest professional magazine in the world about birdkeeping and breeding. From A for Eagle to Z for Zebra Finch.It was the first professional magazine of its kind worldwide! Tradition, reputation, and its international presence distinguish it to this day. Gefiederte Welt has been informing about the keeping and breeding of birds since 1872. It also expertly reports on wildlife in nature. Professional keepers and breeders, as well as dedicated bird enthusiasts and not to forget zoological institutions and organizations, appreciate Gefiederte Welt as a consistently up-to-date and thoroughly informative guide. The issues provide diverse information about the entire avian world from all continents, with sections on Keeping and Breeding, Nutrition and Health, Faunistics and Taxonomy, News from Associations and Zoological Institutions, Wildlife, Nature and Travel. As a subscriber, you can place your classified ad for free in the advertisement market for the search and sale of birds. You address an excellent expert audience of connoisseurs and enthusiasts.Delivery starts at the next possible month after receiving the order. Every month, another issue will be delivered. Delivery ends automatically after receiving the last issue.

Keeping White-bellied Parrots, The Practical Guide for Everyday Life with Rust-capped Parrots and Green-cheeked ParrotsOver 100 pages. More than 60 illustrations. The most important information on nutrition, enrichment, health, and housing for one of the most popular and active parrot species! A comprehensive and entertaining specialist book. The latest German-language publication on this species. Life with White-bellied Parrots is presented in a wonderfully vivid and well-founded manner. A helpful guide for more joy and safety in private keeping. Author: Diana Eberhardt. Extra chapter on breeding by veterinarian Carina Anthonj.