SAM WILDES has got a lot of juggling to do this year as he looks ahead to breeding possible Club Show winners, judging and exhibiting, as well as managing his expanding business.
BUDGERIGARS
DURING 2018 I would like to achieve certain things within the bird hobby. First of all, I aim to have a great breeding season. It can throw a spanner in the works if pairings don’t go to plan, because you rely on breeding a good number of youngsters for the following year, along with quality birds for the show season.
So far things are going well. I was late at putting together the initial pairings, but they soon got into the swing of things. We have a good number of “late-breds” that were born at the end of 2017 – one or two of these are rather special – and those with 2018 rings are off to a great start. There are a few birds that have not performed but out of 48 cages I’d always expect some not to cooperate.
I kept a couple of old budgies because they are good quality and have done well before, but they have not given me the results I’d like, so they have been split up.
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The World's Best-Known Hummingbird?
Intensively studied, the gem-like Anna’s hummingbird is a welcome visitor to the gardens of America’s most populous state: California. Bill Naylor investigates its life history
The charm of the English Cinnamon
Despite its long and complicated history, the true Cinnamon canary is still with us – in the hands of a tiny group of breeders. DONALD SKINNER-REID reckons it deserves wider appreciation
Spangles: a personal overview
FRED WRIGHT relates a budgie story of over-exploitation, consequent problems and abundant potential for the future
New converts to old breeds
Old and rare canaries have a reputation for adding fresh interest and challenge to the hobby. PETE HOOK and NICK JOY agree, and explain the birds’ charm to Dave Brown
Themed aviaries are a hit with the public at annual Stafford show
DECORATIVE AVIARY DISPLAYS from a CBS and an online bird keeping advice group were voted in the top three by visitors for the inaugural Stafford Aviary Competition.
Pieds with potential
More than just a lesser variety, the dominant pied will introduce challenge and change into most studs, reckons CLIVE WAKEMAN. Here he discusses pairings to try and others to avoid
Club News
Welcome to the club and show pages – the bit that’s all about you Results: convention, specialist & rare and Breeder of the Year
Canaries Month by Month:
With Christmas around the corner, BRIAN KEENAN is well into his winter programme, and reckons he might deserve a nice outcross
Smart Choice, Docile Nature
Dave Brown welcomes the masked grassfinch to his birdroom and shares advice on this lovely Australian species
The truth about the ‘flying toad'
Odd local names and weird superstitions can’t hide the beauty and elegance of the nightjar, a species that has made a fascinating subject in a few zoo collections, reveals BILL NAYLOR
