Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Kiwis, & Cassowaries


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Describes the habits and behavior of flightless birds.










ZooBooks


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Ostriches and Other Ratites


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Discusses the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of flightless birds.




Ostriches


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Ostriches are amazing birds. To begin with, they are one of the few birds that cannot fly. Even their anatomy is unusual, since the ostrich has no wishbone. Dr. Zim explains the unique bone structure of the ostrich and many other striking facts about this large bird, which can weigh up to 350 pounds! The ostrich has many relatives-the extinct moas, the tiny kiwis of New Zealand, plus cassowaries, emus, rheas, and more. Did you know that ostriches h ave two toes, rheas have three, and kiwis four? Dr. Herbert Zim was a naturalist, author, and educator. His books are prized for their accuracy and engaging material.







Ostriches


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The ostrich is the world's biggest bird, reaching a height of 8 feet and a weight of 350 lbs. They came from Africa and Asia's southern regions. More than one subspecies exists. Ostriches are part of the rattite family of birds. Emus, rheas, kiwis, and cassowaries are a few more examples of flightless birds. There is a paucity of understanding regarding the housing and food needs of most birds as compared to domesticated chickens and fowl. As a consequence, you'll learn about a wide range of ostrich-rearing practices. Care recommendations for ostriches vary by location of the nation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Keep the eggs around 55?65 degrees Fahrenheit for up to seven days before incubation if you're beginning with them. 59 degrees Fahrenheit with 70 percent humidity is excellent. Regardless of whether the eggs are in storage or being incubated, they should be rotated every day. The incubation process must be continued until the egg hatches, which usually takes 42 days. We don't have enough space to save data on incubation.




Ostriches and Other Ratites


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Discusses the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of the flightless birds classified as ratites.




Handbook of Avian Medicine


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This reference gives the small animal practitioner a complete information source for the basics of avian medicine and surgery. It pulls together the international expertise of the avian veterinary community by incorporating the knowledge of authors world-wide. The first six chapters cover the basic medical information needed to run a primary care avian practice. The focus here is on introductory level material and the average companion animal practice. If you see between one and five birds a week, this text is for you. The later chapters are species-specific and help the veterinarian in evaluating, treating, and/or referring various bird species. The new edition builds on the success of the first edition and includes full colour illustrations throughout. First 6 chapters: cover basic information needed to run a primary care avian practice Later chapters: species-specific helping veterinarians to build up their knowledge in order to evaluate, treat and/or refer Multi-author text combining best practice tips and different techniques from avian experts worldwide: the editors are from 3 different countries and the chapter authors from many more Provides quick access to crucial information for the non-specialist Offers the basics of avian medicine and surgery . Fully up-dated throughout . Full colour throughout . Increase of line drawings and illustrations in general . Better quality images . Includes practice tip highlights throughout