Derek

It's good to still see you doing well mate, congratulations!

I like the idea in principle. However, Tasmania has a rather dry cool climate whereas here in Qld we have a very humid climate. Have you given a thought to a build-up of dangerous mould spores that could be detrimental to the birds health.

Daz 1. Why the upgrade to 12 mm ply? 2. How often do you expect to leave the shavings between removal and exchange? Derek

Daz Would you consider tiling the floor next time? What did you think of Bob Smiths aviary/breeding room set-up. I have only seen photos. It looks to be fully timber. Derek

It's now time for everyone to start pairing up for next year.

Congratulations to all involved. There were some beautiful birds there for sure. http://www.national2009.com:8080/display/N...Picture+Gallery

Wow, have you seen the photos

Did you do a Google Search http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&...=japanese+quail

I see someone had a disqualification. Fancy getting that far and that happening. Wonder what happened.

It's a two day show. Judging is over two days.

Sure is They will post all the photos tonight. That will be good.

Bugga, Henry only got a third with his albino.

QNC = Queensland, Northern & Central

Aaaaaahhhh. I had forgotten that.

Yep, could be right but one of those zeros has a definite mark through it. 1995 - Green 1996 - Black 1997 - Red 1998 - Blue 1999 - Purple 2000 - Gold 2001 - Green 2002 - Black 2003 - Red 2004 - Blue 2005 - Purple 2006 - Gold 2007 - Green 2008 - Black 2009 - Red 2010 - Blue

Emma the gold ring is a 2006 ring. 2001 - Green 2002 - Black 2003 - Red 2004 - Blue 2005 - Purple 2006 - Gold 2007 - Green 2008 - Black 2009 - Red 2010 - Blue

You are going to have to cut out enough of the bars so that the birds can access the nest box hole. After that you are going to have to make some sort of door to close this when you remove the nest box. Not easy without making a mess and the right tools. Is it possible to cut a hole and attach the nest box to the side of the cabinet. This would be easier to make a covering for.

Results for this years Nationals will be available via a live news feed, updated at the end of each class. Link is available from the BCT website. Got the link??? I found it. Click HERE

Multiply the two sides of the floor together then multiply that again by the depth of sand. This will give you the cubic metres you need. If you want it 50 mil deep or 2 inches then it's 1.200 X 1.500 X .050 which comes to .09 of a cubic metre. That's not a real lot of sand.

I hope they are going to post the results on a daily basis like they did last year. Will be watching with baited breath. This is where they should beon thw ANBC Website http://www.anbc.iinet.net.au/anbc_show.htm

Where did they come overall mate.

Hope you make it Daz. Would have loved to have been there but I have been laid up with the flu the past few days.

Probably not a lot of semen in a budgerigar but do you think this may be an answer when someone perfects it to the current ban on importing birds.Import semen instead.I believe it is done with animals With animals and even humans they freeze it in liquid nitrogen and it lasts quite a while.

Daz, is the SQBBA pre selection over at the Hendra Hall again this year. Derek

Acrylic paints such as Wattyl Solagard Low Sheen are okay. I used this on the inside of my breeding cages and never had any issues with it. In fact in the times that I had and bred birds, I do not ever recall having a sick bird.