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aviculture (s) (noun), avicultures (pl)
The raising, keeping, and care of birds in cages, aviaries, or other enclosures: One form of aviculture involves growing birds for pet stores; especially, canaries and other small species.

Sometimes aviculture is also used to keep birds in captivity for biological studies.

The raising or taking care of birds.
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Keeping, raising, or caring for birds; usually, for the purpose of selling them to pet stores or to individuals. (1)
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