Roger Rodendale: 9 books

The Eclectus parrot is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. This species of parrots is known for the sexually dimorphic or the uniquely colored male and female bird. It has an interesting history where most scientists and explorers believed that the male and female were actually two different...

The Kunekune pig is one of the smallest of all domesticated pigs. The name Kunekune comes from a Maori word which means ‘fat and round’. This is perfectly descriptive of the appearance of this unusual variety of pigs. With the growing popularity of the Kunekune pigs as pets, a lot has been...

Emus have been raised as pets for several years mostly because of their lean meat. There are several things about the Emu that make them the most adorable pets to have at home. They are wonderfully friendly and can even be very playful around the people that they have bonded with. The gait of these...

Lovebirds make the most wonderful pets. It can be great fun to have a lovely pair of birds at home , chirping and playing. The reason why lovebirds are so popular is the fact that they are extremely active and entertaining creatures. They are also the smallest parrots in the world, originating from...

Known for the peculiar shaking or bobbing of the head, the Quaker parrot or the Monk parrot makes an amazing companion. These birds are known to be entertaining, clever and very curious. They are extremely social birds. These highly intelligent birds are fun to train and can make the best companions...

The Caique parrot is known as the clown of the parrot world. The funny demeanor of the bird, coupled with the awkward antics makes this parrot a very entertaining companion. They are brightly colored in shades of yellow and green. These medium sized birds can learn several tricks as they are...

Have you always wanted to buy Quail, either for companionship or as a profitable venture, but didn't have enough information on how to acquire or raise them? If  yes, then this book has been especially written for you! Quail may be small in size, but are easy to domesticate and care for if given...

Guinea Fowl are known as the “farmer’s watchdogs”. These birds are very useful on agricultural areas as they keep pests at bay. They also eat up all the weed that can destroy cops. Most often, in case of a pest infestation, guinea Fowl are brought in as organic measures to control the problem....

Donkeys were amongst the first animals to be domesticated and have been around humans for a very long time. So, it is quite natural for them to be able to live amongst humans peacefully and even become great companions over time. Donkeys are extremely emotional and sensitive. They are great around...