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Bring back that synching feeling

It doesn’t half help when canaries breed in a co-ordinated way! Mind you, says VICKY BROWN, if the...

The Rasmi: a radical breed

Something a bit different – and the rest! Old and rare canary specialist ANDY EARLY introduces an extraordinary...

Eggs: pre-hatch problems and how to avoid them

With many birds already breeding, a range of factors may get in the way of successful hatchings. DAVE BROWN...

Zebra finches: two colours, abundant potential

Eminent Dutch zebra finch breeder GJ HUISMAN describes a new colour project which he hopes will bear fruit in...

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Progressive greying: beyond the London fancy

In Part One, HEIN VAN GROUW explained exactly how the London fancy canary progresses from an all-dark first plumage to assume its classic pattern...

The London fancy: its plumage explained

This enigmatic, recently resurrected canary continues to provoke both puzzlement and controversy among breeders. Yet in fact its distinctive mutation is far from unique...

An enchanting sprite from the tundra

Native as a wild breeder to the remotest Siberian waste, the red-breasted goose will add colour and class to any wildfowl collection. BILL NAYLOR...

Birds in bottlenecks

Close breeding and inbreeding are used sparingly by fanciers to fix traits they value. What does wild bird behaviour tell us about these techniques? PAUL...

The Cuckoo: A Master Of Mimicry And Disguise

Famous for its signature behaviour of tricking other birds into rearing its young, the cuckoo isn’t always seen in the most favourable light, says BILL...

Northern Wheatear: Europe’s Migratory Marvel

Often travelling thousands of miles from its winter home to summer breeding grounds, the northern wheatear’s aviary setting should ideally reflect its need for...
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