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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Entry arrangements for the Scotland National • The law has now changed so that the show organisers need to inspect all birds at the entry point, explains DONALD SKINNER-REID. Here’s what you need to know to ensure smooth entry and an enjoyable day

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It’s Ground-hug Day again! • What can you do if your finches or canaries keep nesting on the cage floor? DAVE BROWN advises on this and other little quirks that birds can serve up at breeding time

Living with change • In late summer, Steve is absorbed in watching his canaries transform as they move through their moult. It’s a prolonged episode in their year, but should never be rushed

A warm welcome to the cockies! • Cage & Aviary Birds is delighted to welcome the National Cockatiel Association section to Stafford for the first time. See entry details, left

A softbill surprise • Following a family connection, GARY BRALSFORD makes an unexpected new contact in the community of fanciers who keep this range of glorious birds

How I approach the show season • For DAVE BROWN, it isn’t just a matter of repeating the same annual routine for exhibiting his zebbies. Here are his thoughts on how he’s balancing his priorities this year

A hot day on the trail of history • On a day of heatwave, a tough voluntary job turned into an unexpected pleasure for JON ASHBY when he visited the hallowed (and cooler) ground of ‘Budgerigar HQ’ for the first time

A week in the Med proves just the ticket • Refreshed after a smashing family break, Andy has been happily tending his Borders and marvelling at their different appearance almost daily as both young and adults moult

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

Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices

What’s on this week • Club meetings nationwide Includes sales held by clubs to benefit their members. For other sales, please book an advert