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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Cage & Aviary Birds

A simple guide to club jobs • Budgerigar clubs and other societies of all kinds require a core of committed individuals to help them flourish. But it's not as formidable as you might think, says FRED WRIGHT

A year of challenge - bring it on! • The softbill hobby faces many constraints, yet the birds remain fantastic - and, GARY BRALSFORD reminds us, there are some terrific native species to choose from, too

Myths surrounding the cinnamon canary dispelled • Editor ROB INNES writes: Thanks to reader and English cinnamon canary breeder Rob Lines for drawing my attention to this article, originally published in Cage & Aviary Birds, April 15 1995. Nearly 30 years after publication, it retains its relevance and is therefore reprinted here at Rob Lines's suggestion. Words: DEREK DIX. Photos: DENNIS AVON

Snap into breeding • Will the cold spells, especially the one we experienced in the early winter, help to get birds off to a good start to this new season? DAVID ALLEN is certainly hoping so

When a moving target is best • Swinging broccoli on a string - it's great for Border hens to jump up and peck at! Andy finds that stepping up the diet can mean fun for observers as well as the stock. But he's also reminding himself to keep an eye on those multiple parallel lines in his stud

The earliest colour mutations in the Barbary dove • Few birds have caused such confusion in their history as the elegant Barbary dove. HEIN VAN GROUW explains its long-misunderstood origin and untangles the complexities of its centuries-old ‘ino’ mutations, which are now recognised as the blond and the white

Outside the box • Specialising in your chosen breed brings great satisfaction, yet it can also result in tunnel vision. DAVE BROWN argues that it's always good to expand your horizon

Benefits of a touch of frost • OLIVER CROWTHER explains why the winter chill marks an important stage in the progress of young birds, and brings us up to date with his show-bench and birdroom activities

Canaries Month by Month: • Brian applauds the recent progress made in the Yorkie fancy and looks to the Continent for further inspiration. Closer to home, he is mulling over some innovations in the breeding room - but most of all, enjoying the prospect of the best time in the canary year

READERS” GALLERY

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Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices

Obituary

Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices

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Back after two years

Liam wins Cork show for first time

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