Pekin Robins and Small Softbills (Peter Karsten)

[Lukec]

Anyone got it?...just ordered a copy, it will probably just make the pain of living in a unit all that worse but i need something to assist with my need for an aviary and softbills.

[Mickp]

I think Jay and Nrg are our resident book worms, one of them is sure to have read it.
School sure has changed, no feathers in any of the bird books I remember looking at

[Nrg800]

I haven't build up a good collection of Captive bird books, The only ones I have are "Cage and Aviary Birds" by David Alderton, Australian Parrots in Field and Aviary" By Neville Cayley and "Suitable Housing for Finches & Softbills" by I don't know. All my knowledge comes from combing the internet, and the State Library!

[E Orix]

Jayburd does have a copy not only signed by the author but he painted a watercolour of a Pekin Robin inside for him as well.
Jayburd also interview him at the Qld Convention and that will appear shortly in our Newsletter.

[MadHatter]

You mean this one?:
http://www.birdkeeper.com.au/finch-book ... -softbills" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If so, I do have it, but have yet to get around to reading through it properly. I had a bit of a splurge on books a while ago and have yet to read through everything...

[Jayburd]

David and Peter were very generous and I got a copy!!!!!
I have, yes, the painting and signed it is so beautiful.... Peter is a fantastic guy. Hope we have the chance to meet again soon!
Transcribing my interview for the next newsletter now ;)

[avishoot]

bought a copy about 6 months ago. plenty of great info for anyone contemplating softbills .

[Lukec]

Excellent sounds good, copy should be here tomorrow.

[Myzomela]

I rate it as one of the best avicultural books written.
The observations on Pekin Robin behaviour and how it relates to keeping and breeding these birds is fantastic.
The avicultural techniques utilised are great and applicable to many species, including finches. The livefood chapters are terrific.
Even allowing for the North American perspective it is a great read and I believe severely underappreciated by most potential buyers.
It is a book every aviculturist should own in my opinion.
And no, I don't get any royalties from the sales !!

[Jayburd]

plus the watercolours and line drawings within! fantastic artist!!!!!!!