Monthly Archives: April 2010

What’s on this long weekend

Posted on April 30, 2010 by kpsupport

EVENT: City of Portsmouth Fanciers open show. WHEN: May 3 (Bank Holiday Monday) WHERE: Hampshire Country Fair, Broadlands Estate, Romsey, Hants. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: More than 16 specials and trophies to be won. Judges: budgerigars, B. Poole, canaries, British birds, … Continue reading →

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Editor’s letter (April 29 issue)

Posted on April 29, 2010 by kpsupport

It's not often that we get to dress up and attend award ceremonies around here, but last week was an exception. Kevin, our art editor, got suited and booted, while I donned my party frock, and together we attended the … Continue reading →

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In this week’s issue (April 29)

Posted on April 28, 2010 by kpsupport

John Robinson explains how to keep, breed and exhibit the red-flanked lorikeet. How the blue lizard canary is growing in popularity.Why splayed legs are not always the budgerigar hen's fault.Who's best at selecting lovebird pairings — your birds, or you? … Continue reading →

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Arnie the starling

Posted on April 27, 2010 by kpsupport

This is quick glimpse of little Arnie the starling hanging out with his owner and trainer, Lloyd Buck. Arnie has been filming an upcoming movie, the details of which are very scarce. In fact, a year after Lloyd first told … Continue reading →

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Last chance to buy our old-sized binders

Posted on April 26, 2010 by kpsupport

In recent weeks we've received many queries about buying binders suitable for the 2009 issues of Cage & Aviary Birds. We have arranged for a one-off production of these old-sized binders. But stock is limited, so this is your very … Continue reading →

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Industry plaudit for Cage & Aviary Birds

Posted on April 23, 2010 by kpsupport

Cage & Aviary Birds was Highly Commended in the Niche Market Newspaper of the Year category in the Newspaper Awards 2010 announced on Thursday evening. The judges described our entry as "excellent" and praised our “fantastic use of colour, bringing … Continue reading →

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RSPCA to reject unwanted pets

Posted on April 23, 2010 by kpsupport

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/69900095001?isVid=1 Earlier this week Channel 4 News broadcast an exclusive report about the RSPCA which revealed that the charity is making plan to turn away unwanted animals. Internal documents leaked to Channel 4 "disclose that from 4 May, 17 animal … Continue reading →

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Editor’s letter (April 22 issue)

Posted on April 22, 2010 by kpsupport

They say money makes the world go round. They also say that the more things change, the more things stay the same (heck, even I said that at the end of last week’s letter). So, perhaps it’s no surprise that … Continue reading →

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What’s on today!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by kpsupport

EVENT: Birds Up Close – bird-ringing demonstration. WHEN: April 22. WHERE: Minet Country Park, Hayes, Middlesex. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: See wild birds held in the hand by trained bird-ringers. The birds are caught in a fine net, measured, ringed, … Continue reading →

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In this week’s issue (April 22)

Posted on April 21, 2010 by kpsupport

Hardy, easy to keep and stunning to look at, we pay tribute to Australia's star finch. Britain's jays, marsh tits and chaffinches in the spotlight. Is it mite? Is it moths? No, it's French moult. We take a look at … Continue reading →

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