Leading bird seed manufacturer, Johnston & Jeff, is doing its bit to support UK zoos during a tough 2020 by adopting two bird species at Chester Zoo.
The Budgerigar Society’s 2021 Club Show has been moved forward by a week to prevent a disastrous clash with the National Exhibition, organised by the Parrot Society.
ONE OF THE first young stock shows to take place since lockdown restrictions eased went ahead on August 12, complete with face masks, hand sanitiser and a max capacity of 20 people.
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It may be a difficult art, but the results are among the most striking to be seen anywhere in birdkeeping. PADDY DUNNE lays out the basics of hybridising two species of finch IN LAST week’s issue (April 1, page 7),…
Old and rare variety specialist DONALD SKINNER-REID fields some recent enquiries about keeping and breeding canaries Q Do you give your canaries cuttlefish and grit? A Donald Skinner-Reid replies: My background in birdkeeping, as a child and teenager, was with budgies; in…
Which are the key features in a pair of exhibition zebbies that will capture the eye of judges? DAVE BROWN lists the most important and also points out some no-nos to steer clear of MOST pedigree livestock will be bred…
Fancy a try at the ancient art of crossing finches with canaries? PADDY DUNNE sets out the basic techniques EVEN though most canary fanciers will specialise in a single breed, it is never a bad thing to create some additional interest…
Analysing his results, TONY EDWARDS can compare the effectiveness of in-breeding, close-breeding and outcrossing in his annual pairing strategy AFTER 25 YEARS of breeding Bengalese, I consider my best birds in each of my main colours (chocolate & whites, fawn…
