In the first of a three-part series on colony budgerigars, LES RANCE discusses how he came to buy a small flock of these small parakeets, and how swiftly they settled down to breeding.
BUDGERIGARS
BUDGERIGARS have for many years been a very popular bird to keep and, because they are easy to manage, they are ideal for a beginner.
With so many different colours available, they appeal to a wide range of birdkeepers and pet owners who find budgerigars to be great companions, especially if they are not able to keep larger parrot species due to space restrictions.
At eight weeks old, baby budgerigars are feeding themselves and, at this age, they are easy to train, especially if you only have one bird. This is because they are keen to join a “family” and bond with a human. They have that wonderful balance of a playful inquisitive personality and good intelligence, and for a small bird their talking ability is well known.
In a colony they will come to the front of an aviary to greet you when you approach – they seem genuinely pleased to welcome you and show great interest. This is very pleasing for any owner and it will give you great pleasure to interact with your birds.
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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
