Cage & Aviary Birds

Cage & Aviary Birds is written by bird experts for bird fanciers and is packed with club, show and bird related news, advice, birds for sale and comment. Established in 1902, Cage & Aviary Birds provides a wealth of practical advice and tips from the top names in the bird world, plus opinion, controversy, species and hobbyist profiles and nostalgia.

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Cage & Aviary Birds

Adam’s memorable restart • Having made a classic return to the fancy after years away, ADAM CARSON now has a wonderfully varied stud of finches and canaries to work with. STEVE DOMINEY reports

Northumbrian Notes • Ever wondered why so many top show competitors are willing and eager to pass on the secrets of their success? Austin can tell us! He also explains how it’s come about that he has birds again after ‘retiring’. You must admit that it does sound pretty exciting

A dropping offered from the sidelines! • Health issues have been keeping FRED WRIGHT out of action, but he’s been as always an acute observer of all things budgerigar — both good and not so good, of course

Gail Harland’s WATERBIRDS

Changing with the seasons • With British finches, the period between the late shows and the commencement of breeding preparation can be pretty brief - meaning that there’s little ‘fallow’ and plenty of action. That’s how it has been for MARK JONES as winter turns to spring at his North Wales home

THE OWL: a new feature in exhibition budgerigars • Top Kuwaiti breeder ALI BOURESLI introduces a top-end development that he feels can greatly improve today’s showbirds - and he has already established it in multiple colours

Is laying a major pain or a minor hassle? • Birds aren’t built like people and we should not equate laying eggs with giving birth. So how might we best interpret a hen’s experience of passing eggs, asks PAUL DONOVAN?

Weathering the blast • The globally endangered Philippine cockatoo has survived a ‘super-typhoon’ in its native range, but is struggling in the face of human activity following the disaster. DAVID WAUGH describes the plight of a species that is currently on a knife-edge

‘Do not disturb’… Too late! • A really early start to breeding for Andy’s Borders looked well set, and then all of a sudden… Read on to learn more, but let’s say the earth moved, and not in a good way

A breed for feather fans • If you like your birds crested or frilled, you’ll love the Jacobin: a glorious historic breed that’s endowed with oodles of show-bench potential. DAVE BROWN reports

Club News • Welcome to the club and show pages - the bit that’s all about you

Cheers to president Mick Arrowsmith

Jason Coventry is Breeder of the Year

Roy Howes: ‘How to tackle birdroom mice’

Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices

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