Daz

Coz you said this "Not unless they are outstanding. Currently any mature bird with a Red ring is eligible for the Nationals." Oh yeah and I'M GOING - yay! I'll be the one propping up the bar >hic< too many blonds that night... or was I talking about Rockhampton . Look forward to seeing you down there Gina and the rest of the WA gang.

The bird needs Vitamin D to process the Calcium. It can't do it alone. Calcivet has vitamin D added for this purpose. There are other sources of both. I use Calcivet and also True Grit.

A lot of breeders use the "1 drop to the back of the head" method. Why? What does it do? How does it work? only asking out of curiosity? I drosed my birds in 10ml / 1 lt. 132 of them...

No only Black rings for this Nationals.... Why do you ask?? Edit: okay I just read it.. No 4 months I counted back that would be January. No only Young birds that have last year's ring on. So they have to be rung prior to 15th December 2008 to be elagable.

Well NQ is hold the nationals next year in Rockhampton... Dave and I will be driving up. It's only 6 - 8 hours

Nope but if I was, I'd be looking at the Armstrong Birds.

If you are looking at being serious and want some great information on the shelf. I would highly recommend the following: The Challenge by Gerald Binks The Budgerigar Book by Dr Rob Marshall. A guide to Colour Mtations & Genetics in Parrots by Dr Terry Martin The Master Breeder by James Bratt. you can go too far wrong with these as your basis.

No......... SQ is the danger. We have always been a close 3rd... Had everyone worried at Busselton on Saturday night as there was not much between Vic, NSW and SQ. There will be a time that that SQ will win. it might even be this year.

South Queensland currently have 12 clubs. we did have 13 but Gympie dropped out the beginning of last year. I don't know how many North Queensland has.

Got to agree.. I was looking for an Iris ring, Orange beak or pink feet. But only saw the iris ring.

Shannon, what are you saying? Are you going to sell him? I wouldn't.

That is so true Daz,the 2 have to go together, one is no good without the other,It cost the same to feed a good bird as a ordenary one. I hear you Macka.. As Henry George put in The Challenge...

South Queensland is now in count down mode. By that I mean that 1/3 of the clubs have selected their entries for the Preselection this Sunday. My club is on this Saturday. I have spoken (by email) to Jim Fletcher, and all is well in Tasmania. There is now 12 day till the Nationals. Are all teams ready?

I'll tell you in a fortnight's time

Thats the way. Shannon I was speaking to David Ganzer, ex Australian President, he suggests that you really get into your club and feels that the members can help you where you need it the most. He is very supportive of the junior members and talks highly of the Mackey Club. Well done.

As they say. 50% in the genes and 50% through the beak..................

Lewis, You hardly can be called a breeder with only one pair of birds. Dusk you would be best to contact Kaz. She can help you start with some good birds

Way to go. i hope it's the first of many.

A small offspring from large parents is better than a large offspring from small parents. especialy if the oterh ofsprings are small

It was the Football Heath. Friday Night Channel 9 ... I think. Wife had it on. Graet game.

We are all hoping for you too Shannon. Let us know how you go.

I start with Boiling water in an atomiser. It's only warm when it hits them. I spray every second day and add some AIL to the spray at the beginning. I will also use FS10sc. 4ml to 1lt. After a few days I use normal tap water. This goes on for up to 4 weeks prior to a show. I wash the birds the day before the show but despot the young and old starting on the wednesday and then every day till the show. Shows are always on a Sunday Morning. I like to remove only a few spots at a time.

SQBBA Preselection Sunday 17th May 2009 Aviation High Widdop St Hendra Hall setup Saturday 16th at 3 pm As many locals who can assist will be appreciated Please advise Dave Ganzer of any members who can assist Preselection Sunday Teams can be staged between 7 & 8 am Clubs please arrange for a member to assist in booking in the team and 2 stewards to assist with the show Judging :- will commence at 8.30 am Morning tea and coffee will be supplied Lunch will available (at cost) from the kitchen Wishing all clubs and exhibitors success on the day Neale Love President SQBBA

Good, don't touch the spots. You don't need to with Nestfeathers.

The Nationals.