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

More thoughts on the Zebra Finch Society • LARRY MANN follows his article in the July 16 issue with further thoughts on the traditions of the much-loved national society and great names who helped to illuminate it

Initial conclusions and next thoughts • After a tough debut breeding season with British finches, ANDY JOHNSON now wants to learn by exhibiting his youngsters — and is musing over various fresh plans for next year

A taste of the pigeon scene • A late July show, well attended, with a good entry? Doesn't sound bad, does it? Without having to travel far, DAVE BROWN finds plenty to enjoy as he swaps fancy for a day

Welcome to the late, late show • Autumn breeding - is it the newest trend in this most unpredictable section of birdkeeping? It's certainly adding interest for a number of softbill breeders, reports GARY BRALSFORD

Sorting out the specials • Last week, MARK JONES set out his approach to judging a British bird starting from the beginning. Now he gets to the sharp end of the proceedings, when the better birds come up against one another. It's time for a cool head!

Build-up and the big day • Continuing from last week, STUART MASON explains how firm but friendly organisation can turn your club's show into a special event for everyone

The ultimate in aviary birds • Well known from wildlife documentaries, vultures feature in many zoo collections including Cotswold Wildlife Park. CHRIS GREEN explains what's involved in keeping them

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

Resounding success for Irish summer show

OPEN SHOWS • October/November

Club roundup

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