The Guide to Owning a Finch (Paperback)

by Rod Fischer (Author) "Of the many species of birds that may be kept within the confines of your home or garden, finches are undoubtedly the most popular for..." (more)
Key Phrases: few finches, indoor flight, hardy birds, Gouldian Finch, South American, Old World (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793820103
• ISBN-13: 978-0793820108
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,156,262 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The book was informative but I feel it left out vital info, August 26, 1999

By	[e-mail] (USA Arizona) - See all my reviews

It was a good all around book(if you own various types of finches)and it was somewhat informative but vary vauge in the information that it did include. It is not a very good investment if you are looking for more of an educated outlook on the care and breeding of a certain group or type of finch.

I would only recomend this book to the beginer because the more experienced bird keepers/breeders should already know all of this information.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An "Okay" Finch Introduction Book with Nice Photos, March 3, 2000

By	Kathy R Dezern (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

The information is quite a general introduction to finches. But it is well worth the small price for the nice glossy embossed photographs of several species. Worthwhile to have as a handy photo reference on the shelf.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, poor title, August 23, 2005

By	Anne Gillingham - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is not a guide to ¨owning¨ any kind of bird.

In fact, they have a very pretty picture of a shiny, bright red cardinal. It looks like a waxy, perfect apple, as it stands with its breast poofed out. He says: Nope, can't touch that if you live in the united states.

Did I miss something?

Even less, is it about owning ¨a finch.¨ - on the very first page, he says that they are cute on their own, but they need to be in a group. Next few pages cover compatibilty between species, in an aviary setting, and then discusses mixed aviaries.

The pictures are beautiful, of both common and uncommon varieties. He generally shifts from care, pulls a 180, and presents a ¨laundry list¨of the various species, their native habitat, and their behavior. Great for the bird enthusiast!

I was put off by the title, because well, we don't own any living species. I saw the book on sale and I picked it up on a whim. I'm glad I saw beyond the title. This is a really great book if you already know something about birds.

Personally, I would recommend the ¨all about your (pet) series¨ or barron's pet manuals, if you want a basic guide to caring for your birds.