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

How to collar a vellow hen • In his third article on sexing Fifes, TERRY KELLY reveals the reliable visual clue that can settle many a ‘he or she’ controversy. Previous articles: August 21 and December 11

A tantalising time with early nests • Memo to self: if you put early pairs together, make sure you have a feeder or two on hand! DAVE BROWN reports on a mixed experience in advance of the main breeding rush

Britain's premier Border gathering • A huge highlight of the show season for Andy was the British Border, where he was delighted to come away with best novice! He also updates us on his scheme to provide newcomers with quality foundation stock. Next time: the best of the rest of the shows

Quality in quantity on the Turkish show bench • In the first of two articles, BRIAN KEENAN describes his eventful judging visit to Turkey last November and shares the insight he has gained into the flourishing hobby there

Winter's here – but some birds won't wait • Softbills can be hardier than their reputation suggests! GARY BRALSFORD shares some examples of tropical species that are eager to get on with it, even in the colder months

Count on compatibility • Neighbours is of course an Australian series and, appropriately, plenty of Australian finches get along just fine together as good neighbours. In this article CHRIS GREEN flags up some examples where you do need to be careful about sharing aviary space

Food for thought about feeding wild birds • Garden food stations are now the most important interaction that people have with any kind of wildlife. BILL NAYLOR recommends an excellent new study of this practice's history

Trusted goods from caring companies • For LARRY MANN, the high-quality birdkeeping supplier excels both in the quality of what it sells and in its support for the hobby. Here are several that he feels deserve highlighting

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

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