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.

Under two weeks until BS World Championship Show

Bird images take top spots

QUOTE of the WEEK

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Fledging later may help birds’ brain development

Rare herons have breeding success in Wales

Best year yet for white storks

PARROTS & PEOPLE

Protein and livefood

Editor’s Letter

Cage & Aviary Birds

Make sure your birds are show-ready • Off-the-cuff show-team selections have been known to produce winners, but nine times out of 10 it’s the prep that brings home the rosettes. DAVE BROWN explains how it’s done

Less stress all round • At this point in the year, DAVID ALLEN’s management is focused on making things easy – for his moulting birds and for him, he explains. Also: first reaction to ‘wrapped’ show cages

Smoke, mirrors and budgie photos • In common with several current C&AB contributors , KEVIN PESTELL feels that too many birds are bought having only been viewed online. What’s the problem? There are several

A ‘wee gem’ among softbills • BILL NAYLOR introduces the exquisite little bee-eater, the most diminutive of its tribe but nonetheless a feast for the eye

After the heatwave • In his second year with Borders, ANDY JOHNSON has learned a lot about temperature control – but now he’s looking forward to gaining some exhibition experience. It’s all go!

INTRODUCTION

Better than ever

SPONSOR

FOREWORD

THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION AT A GLANCE

STAFFORD SHOW FLOOR PLAN

TRADERS IN 2021 INCLUDED

The Birdkeepers’ Voice at National Level

THE CANARY COUNCIL

England’s National returns

Tough times, quality birds

A show for everyone

Delights of the peerless park • Last week, DAVE BROWN advised on how to plan a visit to Loro Parque. Now it’s time to single out the must-see highlights

Club News • Welcome to the club and show pages – the bit that’s all about you

Obituaries

Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices

What’s on this Week • Club meetings nationwide