Budgies are very much the theme of the week, as top Kuwaiti fancier Ali Bouresli explains how he developed the “owl” feature in his birds, which looks set to be the next big step for progressive breeders. Actual owls would agree, we think! News and comment, too, on the Budgerigar Society’s plans for the year and revamped General Council. That’s ALL the politics, though: otherwise it’s pure pleasure for lovers of canaries, native birds, waterbirds, parrots and pigeons – with a think-piece about the real experience of egg-laying hens that will be relevant to every breeder.

Budgies are very much the theme of the week, as top Kuwaiti fancier Ali Bouresli explains how he developed the “owl” feature in his birds, which looks set to be the next big step for progressive breeders. Actual owls would agree, we think! News and comment, too, on the Budgerigar Society’s plans for the year and revamped General Council. Tha....