Yes they are. The Budgerigar Society determines the colours for each year. This year we are using black.
http://www.bcv.asn.au/diploma-show-classes-and-ring-colour-guide.html
Bob, most of the exhibition budgerigar breeders have left this forum courtesy of Facebook. Quite sad really as it was quite the buzz some years back.
Cheers
Have seen some exceptional birds at Auctions over the years especially the BRASEA ones but when the dollar gets over $1000 I crawl down in my seat and sit still.
Hey Jimmy. we are currently in the process of building our new retirement home after selling our last house.
No birds or even a bird room yet. It might still be a while.
I know what you mean about Facebook but it sure is a growing phenomena. I have two Facebook Groups, not Budgerigar related, and both have over 18,000 members.
Facebook certainly seems to have had an effect on a lot of forums that is for sure.
Are the Facebook pages Budgerigar related Jimmy??? If so do you know the names of them