This book describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domesticated birds in captivity. The environmental and social requirements of various avian species are discussed and suggestions made for appropriate housing and management techniques. Particular attention is paid to human-bird interactions and their impact on the behaviour and welfare of the birds involved. Training methods for companion birds are also described. Possible future trends in keeping birds in captivity are discussed in relation to evolving laws and codes for both wild and domesticated birds and in the light of developing ethical attitudes to animals. 309 p.

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• Ian J.H. Duncan, [Editor]. Department of Animal & Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON (Canada).
• Penny Hawkins, [Editor]. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Research Animals Department,  Southwater (UK).
  
   
• Publication date (print & electronic format): 2010-12.