Hand-rearing baby birds for most fanciers is a success if it saves their life – but there’s more to it for the professionals. We hear how in the zoo world elaborate measures are needed to prevent imprinting – and how imprinted youngsters behave when they see their keeper as mum or dad! Back on the show scene we have a heartening insider view of the recent new national show for Scotland and learn why there’s reason to hope for a bright future for this splendid initiative. “Regulars” include focuses on British finches, the North-East, Bengalese, budgies, canaries and waterbirds. Oh, and there’s a entry form for a rather impressive Christmas raffle!

Hand-rearing baby birds for most fanciers is a success if it saves their life – but there’s more to it for the professionals. We hear how in the zoo world elaborate measures are needed to prevent imprinting – and how imprinted youngsters behave when they see their keeper as mum or dad! Back on the show scene we have a heartening insider view of ....