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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TAKE TWO: it’s time for a restart • For SAM WILDES, it’s been the worst start to any breeding season – but the causes seem clear and he is acting decisively to give his birds the best chance of turning things round

Little steps in the charcoal project • As keen on the charcoal mutation as many other zebbie breeders are, DAVE BROWN is committed to developing his own line. However, that is taking a bit of patience, he reports

Perch position matters • Every parrot has its individual preferences with the siting and material of perches, and tastes differ strongly between older and younger birds, explains RAFAEL ZAMORA

Inspiration from all over • Wintertime keenness to breed can be a snare for softbill keepers because it can tempt them into encouraging nesting activity prematurely. Still, concedes GARY BRALSFORD, it’s hard not to look ahead when breeders all over the world are achieving fantastic results

Canary wonderland in Cesena • Booked to judge Irish fancies in Italy, ANDY EARLY found that this magnificent show near Bologna expanded his knowledge and appreciation of many other canary breeds as well. And the company and food weren’t bad, either

Make your voice count • Want to influence the hobby for the better? Attend your club AGMs, stand up and say your piece - and don’t be shy to lend a hand in other ways, says DAVE BROWN

THE BUDGERIGAR CLUB: a new journey begins • WAYNE GREENING introduces DARREN GILLET, whose strong grounding in budgies with The Budgerigar Club has swiftly led to wider rewards and involvement in the hobby

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