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This month, GARY BRALSFORD hits the ground running as he prepares his birds for the breeding season by employing an interesting tactic that involves playing wild bird calls...

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WITH spring approaching in the next few months, all efforts are now in place to get my birds into breeding condition. Livefood is still fed very sparingly at the moment until early March. I only offer mini mealworms and mini waxworms at this time of year. Then from the first week of March I will introduce crickets – both brown and black – plus locust hoppers and waxworms. My thrushes will also receive a few Dendrobaena earthworms to get them prepared for using them when rearing.

Please note there is still a big shortage of mealworms of all sizes from the big suppliers and breeders. Make sure you have enough to start your spring preparations!