Archive for April, 2010
Budgerigar Society Convention – June 2010
Were you one of those who were fortunate enough to attend the 2006 Budgerigar Society (BS) Convention? If so, you are also probably one who has been talking about the event ever since.
Sawdust – and the Possible Dangers for Budgerigars
This may seem like a trifling subject to some – but it is so important. In my case, it has been a cause of concern as I have lost a few 100% fit adults – found dead on the breeding cage floor for no reason at all that I could fathom.
Sheppard & Flanagan – Part 2 of 2
Feeding of quality budgerigars is a science according to Bruce and Colin, they both have a strong ethic in this area which has been developed over decades, and they expect that their programs will continue to develop as more is understood.
Sheppard & Flanagan – Part 1 of 2
The Sheppard & Flanagan partnership was formed in 1990 – by necessity in a way, as individually they could not afford to import a shipment of birds from the UK separately. So, as a partnership, they participated in the very first shipment (nine birds) and the majority of their stock was purchased from Tom Williams and Peter Sanderson.
The Dicavalli Stud – Henry George
Henry George lives with his wife, Diane in a stunning area just north of Brisbane in Queensland. He is arguably one of Australia’s pre-eminent budgerigar breeders and his results at national level are second to none. For the record, Henry was the driving force to get 4500 birds into Australia from the UK so many years ago and the leader of the first syndicate.
Yeast & Cod Liver Oil?
Do remember that “Best in Show” was written by myself in 1974 and I would strongly advise you obtain “The Challenge” from me first so that all that you read is fully up to date.
