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.

AIPZ lifted in England, Wales and Scotland

NI curlew eggs hatch after wildfire rescue

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Scientists reveal how extreme heat affects birds

UK nightingale populations show signs of recovery

Breeding results: no softbills for the first time in 30 years

Spate of bird rescues at Pawz

There's more to the hobby than showing

PET PESTICIDE

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Editor's Letter

Cage & Aviary Birds

More control means less stress • For all birdkeeping's unpredictability, by and large we're in the driving seat! MARK JONES believes that's why the hobby is an effective de-stressor

Transition, not relaxation • For STUART MASON, June in the Border canary birdroom is not a chance to slump – it's about managing every bird, adult or young, into the next stage of its development

New colours: you can contribute • For dedicated breeders of zebbies, there is no need to stick 100 per cent to the same mainstream mutations, says DAVE BROWN. Here's how to maximise your birdroom space creatively

South America's legends of the lek • Once regularly represented in zoos and birdparks, the two fabulous cock-of-the-rock species are now much rarer in captivity. If you ever get the chance to see them in action, grab it, says BILL NAYLOR – though for a full-on mass lek experience you'll need to head for somewhere interesting in South America

Licensing: what we should push for • At this time of challenge for sales and shows that involve cage and aviary birds, club chairman PAUL SWATTON considers the priorities that face us in negotiating with DEFRA

BUDGERIGARS AND BETTER DAYS: routine, purpose and community • Seasoned fanciers may take the budgerigar hobby's benefits for granted! Yet they're worth spelling out, says TONY KENNESON-ADAMS of Bristol BS, because so many more people ought to enjoy them. Time to spread the word!

Reach for the sky • A well-thought-out skylight is an excellent way to enhance natural lighting inside your birdroom, says DAVE BROWN – just make sure you have a heat-moderation plan as well

Canaries Month by Month: • Brian's in bounce-back mode – after an initial flop, his breeding Yorkies have settled into the task and his seasonal target is looking doable. Elsewhere, he looks forward to some stimulating days in meeting room and show hall, and shares details of an unusual open-air judging engagement

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

Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices

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