Cage & Aviary Birds

WITH NEW MANAGEMENT for 2023, Kent Zebra Finch Society (ZFS) held a successful standalone show on November 18, which had more than double the exhibitors compared to the 2022 show. In previous years, the society had held a joint show with another loca

THE GOVERNMENT HAS backed the declaration of a new criminal offence for pet abduction. The Pet Abduction Bill received an unopposed second reading in the House of Commons on January 19. Although the Bill mainly focuses on the theft of cats and dogs,

ENSURE YOUR YOUNG birds receive the best start in life with Tropimix Formula for Small Parrots. Thanks to Tropican, we have three 1.8kg bags up for grabs. Tropican says its Tropimix for small parrots is a premium food mix full of grains, fruits, nuts

“Matching up the crested varieties is always a challenge and it is even harder to make up a breeding pair when you don't have any hens!” A quality female plainhead Lanc or two would be extremely welcome, says Vicky Brown. Story page 8. ■

AFTER FIVE YEARS of novices winning best in show (BIS) at the Lizard Canary Association (LCA) Classic show, a champion exhibitor has taken the top spot once again. The last time a champion won the Founders Trophy at the Classic was in 2017. For the 2

A MAN FROM Matlock in Derbyshire has been given a prison sentence for abseiling down a quarry cliff face and stealing three peregrine falcon eggs. Christopher Wheeldon, 34, was caught on hidden cameras that had been set up by the RSPB to protect the

I DIDN'T TELL anyone and I'm at that age now where I know I almost probably won't keep them – but maybe this year is an anomaly or maybe the shame has finally caught up with me and I needed to get it done! Wait, what am I on about? Well, if you haven

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THE internet has certainly played a role in the reduction of suppliers not attending large events. All of their products can be viewed, analysed, compared and generally reviewed at home in comfort, before making a decision. The only problem is the co

FEATHERS, feathers everywhere,” we mutter to ourselves during the annual moult. For most breeders, it is the time of year when we watch our crop of current-year youngsters grow and develop, and when we wait in anticipation to see which of them will m

OUT of sight, but not out of mind. Exactly what are those Carnaby's cockatoos (Zanda latirostris) doing when they have disappeared from view and cannot be observed directly? Until now we could only guess, but technology and ingenuity have now brought

ON OCTOBER 22, 2023, the society had a great turn out for its members’ show. With more than 60 birds entered across a wide variety of classes and sections, club president and judge for the afternoon, Rod Cleaver, had plenty to look at. Eventually all

CREWE CBS held its members’ show on November 12, 2023. The show was brought forward from December 2023 in the hope of avoiding what happened in 2022, when the society had to cancel due to bird-flu outbreaks in the area. The show received great suppor

ON NOVEMBER 5, 2023 the society held its annual open show at Needham Market. There were 97 entries with seven trophies to be awarded, 15 rosettes and 19 cash awards. As well as birds being shown, there was some seven cages of birds for sale. David Lu

THE 2023 event was named after Bob Allen, following Bob's retirement from being involved in the show, his decision to give up the birds and his relocation to the Midlands nearer to his daughter. The weather could have been kinder on the day (Septembe

FOR 2023, Halesowen CBS ran a joint open show with Birmingham Area Border Club at Dudley Sports & Social Club, Plillcrest Avenue, Brierley Hill on October 22, 2023. This was the first open show for Halesowen since the pandemic. It was Halesowen CBS's

● Email details – name of club, show date, venue, judges and results – to: birds.general@kelsey.co.uk ● Pictures (and captions) welcome! ABERDARE CBS the 2024 open show will be held on November 23 at The Penywaun Club & Institute, Gwladys St, Penywau

ABERDEEN BS – February 8, Northern Bowling Club, Orchard Road, Aberdeen AB24 3DP, 7.30pm. Bring 2023 birds, any colour, for competition. Also there will be a discussion on club business. No seed in cages. Enquiries: 01358 721 550. AUSTRALIAN FINCH SO