This fascinating text comprises a concise guide to the keeping and management of caged birds. Written in the form of a concise question and answer exercise, this text is answers all of the most common and important questions pertaining to the subject, and, as such, is perfect for the beginner or existing keeper having problems with their birds. The chapters of this book include: 'To keep or not to Keep', 'The Home Canary', 'The Home Cage and how to Clean It', 'Training the House Bird', 'Taking up the Hobby', 'Breeding in Cages', 'Selecting Breeding Stock', 'General Management of Breeding Stock', 'Breeding for Exhibition', 'Pairing up Birds for Breeding', 'Nesting Time', 'The Incubation Period', 'Young Birds in the Nest', 'The Eggs', et cetera. This book has been elected for modern republication because of its timeless educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction to aviculture.