Above: A first for Atlanta Zoo: the lappet-faced vulture chick. Photo: courtesy of Zoo Atlanta AN ENDANGERED LAPPET-FACED vulture chick has hatched at Zoo Atlanta after 12 infertile eggs and more than eight years of the adult pair trying.…
Above: Blackpool Zoo’s great white pelicans. The study was based around their nesting between Oct 2016 and Feb 2017, and from July to Oct 2017. Photo: Paul Rose SOCIAL SKILLS ARE an important part in the successful breeding of captive…
Above: The new plastic Trespa cage: passed by members and the Budgerigar Society THE BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY (BS) has given the thumbs up to a new additional plastic Trespa cage to the standard show cage. Gren Norris, the society’s show…
Above: The members’ breeder list will be under the watchful eye of Paul Larkin who will maintain the list throughout the year to keep it compliant with GDPR legislation A MEMBERS’ BREEDER list has been introduced by the Fife…
Above: ‘Since 1 January 2021, captive birds that are transported to the EU or NI from GB are subject to 3rd country animal health import conditions…,’ is the advice from the UK chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss. If a fancier…
Above: Following his procedure, Munch the Humboldt penguin spent time recovering in a shallower nursery pool while keepers monitored his post-surgery progress. He was joined by his life partner, Wurly, who kept him company throughout his recovery A FOUR-YEAR-OLD…
Above: Due to the pandemic, Phil Reaney’s BS presidency has been extended to 2023. He said: ‘I’ve always tried to give back to the hobby as a thank you for what this hobby has given me’ FACING A PRESIDENTIAL…
Above: We’re back: shows/events can go ahead following the lifting of a bird gatherings ban DEFRA HAS LIFTED the bird gatherings ban which has covered England, Scotland and Wales for the past five months. As of April 21, bird gatherings, including…
Above: The Italian-made STA cage: an SFSC member brought the model to the club’s attention as being suitable for showing the breed THE Scots Fancy Specialist Club (SFSC) has secured a new manufacturer and importer for the breed’s show…
Above: The FCC Exhibitor of the Year competition will commence at the Council’s first members’ show, North Staffs & South Cheshire FFCC on October 3. The competition will come to an end at the last show, held by East Anglian…