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THE JO MANNES ARTICLE "Jo Mannes has to be in the mood to pair up!" A few years ago Jo Mannes told me something which has stuck in my mind ever since. We were having a snack in a restaurant in the U.S. when the question arose of going to the aviary and putting up a few pairs for breeding. "I don't feel in the mood for pairing up at the moment. Let's leave it for a bit". Those were the words Jo said and they come back to me time and time again. Later that night Jo said: "Come on, let's go to the aviary to pair up". It was around 9 o'clock then and I asked him: "Don't you thank it's a bit late?" `No, I feel in the mood'; he replied. Jo selected his pairs straight out of the flights and only placed them in show cages when he had completed the selections. Very few were changed at this stage. I have seen the results of those pairings and believe me, the chicks were certainly ones we would all like to have. The owner of the birds had bought stock from Jo Mannes over the years and I feel convinced that Jo recognised his type in the ones before him in the flights. He seemed to have a sixth sense in selecting the pairs and it was all done visually. Jo did not look at any records. It is my personal view that here is the true answer to Jo Mannes' success. He has a brilliant memory and knowing his birds, he pairs up methodically. It's like I have mentioned. It is "sixth sense". I have, over the years lost count of the times I have visited Jo Mannes but on each occasion I have come away admiring his capabilities of producing such outstanding birds. The big difference between my early visits and the last one in 1999 is the fact that in the early days there were far more of the Jo Mannes style birds flying around than there are today. Don't misunderstand me, there are still dozens of those top quality birds today and he is still able to carry on producing them despite the heavy demand for stock by breeders from all over the world. The head quality and feather texture is still there. Some of the birds did not carry those massive spots of the earlier birds, but they were nice. Jo has also been putting length into his birds, but as he pointed out "You have to be very careful how you do it". The first Spangles Jo Mannes has always used Spangles. Unless my memory fails me, it was in 1986 he bought his first Spangle and it came from Switzerland. How he brought it home is another story. It was from those birds, paired to his own stock that Jo sold young to Doug Sadler the following year and later to Harry Bryan who was so successful with his purchases. Since those early days, the Spangle has become extremely popular and they are a force to be reckoned with on the showbench. Just look at the success Frank Silva has had with his Spangles (and giving away another secret) Frank Silva has been exceptionally successful with Normals bred from Spangle/ Normal pairings. The Pied has also played a prominent part in the Mannes aviary. I have not seen many of them there, but what I have seen have been a pleasure. He is now trying his hand at other varieties and it will be interesting to see the outcome. Down to 60 pairs During the past couple of years Jo Mannes' health has not been as good as it used to be and copse-quently he has decided to reduce the number of pairs he puts to breed. The number for the 1999/ 2000 will be just over 60 as against the usual 90. Even with 60 pairs I think it is quite a full time job. The aviary is always spotless clean and this certainly takes time. On top of this is the time spent with visitors who seem to be there nearly every day of the week. Jo is an admirable host and will fascinate his visitors with his "birdtalk". He will go to great length describing the history of his birds and where they have been shown and the awards won. Even if you don't go there to buy birds, an afternoon with Jo Mannes in his aviary is something to look forward to. You will be shown his prizewinning Koi Carp. They are beautiful and so big. I wonder why Budgerigar breeders have this weakness for Koi because so many keep them these days. Following the afternoon session in the birdroom visitors are invariably entertained in their home by Jo and his wife, Linda. They go to great lengths in making their visitors welcome and this usually ends in eating and talking into the early morning. However, as time goes on changes become inevitable and this will happen in the Mannes family this year. The well-known Mannes pet shop in Freiburg has been sold and after years of building up the business Jo and Linda, will turn over the shop to it's new owners in June. That will be a break in the Mannes story, because here was the site of the original Jo Mannes birdroom. It was here that it all began. - Gwyn Evans Budgerigar World, January 2000. Jo Mannes's Web Site

I got there just before 1:00pm and left about 3:30pm. I the one with the beard and the grey and white striped shirt.

I have the utmost sympathy for you.. you know that, but can I ask you to stop and think for a moment. Is there anything that you have done to break the quarrentine rules? There has to be some thing that you have missed that has cause this desease to enter your aviary... don't worry I went through this last year, it's not good but i learnt from it and came out stronger. There is one advice I live with. Gerald Binks gave it to us... "When things go wrong, it's our fault"

Pearce, I didn't see you at the show. I spoke to Karlos, where where you?

Look forward to the pictures.. The Australian Standard (less pictorials) The Amendments for your current 2003 Standard can also be Downloaded. Complete paper copies of The Standard (2003) can be obtained from your Club Committee.

okay Got the camera Charged. Finished the Carcase cage fronts ready ... and started on the back. I want a ventilation hole in each compartment so I've drilled the holes and marked out for the perches.. sorry about it being blured. Today I should get the back done and the front rails done.

Very Good advice for all.

I would suggest not to start in to show Budgerigars........ until I more up to intermediate. Pearce you have some very nice beginnings. Do you belong to a club yet? If yes, are these chicks Club rung (i am hoping you are going to say yes)?

I've got the Series 2000 Work Station.. Don't know what the current series is??? okay i've Fixed the dividers in and started on the back... the only problem is the camera's battery is flat and the spare battery isn't charged. D'oh Photos tomorrow night. Hopefully i'll be nearly finished.

MB... psittacosis can be transmitted to Humans. You can be carrying it from your quarantine birds to your flight. In a proper quarantine, the quarantine birds are attended to very last and then you are to disinfect yourself.

I can't seen anything out of the ordinary. Many of my birds do this occasionally. Not being a behaviorist in budgerigars I can only have a guess at Yawning? :yellowhead:

Can I ask if the vet was an Avarian Vet? or just a general vet.

I have been told that the blck lights (UV) can cause infertility.. so I wouldn't use them.

You never want to clip the wings so as to stop flight. Budgerigars need to be able to fly if they fall. Falling from 4 feet is like falling from a 2 story building for us. They should be able with a lot of effort to fly short distances.

I haven't heard of this but it doesn't surprise me as the is a big push for green energy here is Queensland too.

It's an old one now.. Wife bought it for me in 2002 when I took an interest in wood working and started making her furniture.

I take the saw out and change the table to fit the router... Tritan makes a great hobbie saw set up.. I highly recommend it.

Night 2.... I've cut the carcase to size Top , Bottom, Sides and middle divider. Then changed the saw to a router. Put a new 6.5mm bit in.... I do change things as I go. I'll alter it on the plans latter. Routed slots in the left side, top and bottom. This is for the future front slide. I also routed a 12mm x 4mm slot in the horizontal divider to strengthen the middle partition. The corner joints were done with biscuit joinery, glue...... ... and 25mm brads. Got to make sure all is square. Dry position the dividers and trays. There is some small alterations needed tomorrow and the dividers will go in. Then I have to do the front rail and back.

The triple is specifically designed to suit a special purpose. That is why the trays and dividers are odd spacings. I can design to any purpose.

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Make sure you have the body in a sealed plastic bag and in a fridge or an esky. Do not freeze it only keep it cold.

Photo of the cage would solve all.

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You didn't say how many chicks? if she has 3 or 4 she will do fine, just make sure she has plenty of seed and good soft food. I would try to find out why two birds are dead in a few days though. Welcome to the forum. :fingerscrossed:

Well I promised to show you how I buld the cages. Plans > Tonight I did the trays. I started with 12mm Hard wood and milled it to size. 20mm x 10mm and 10mm x 10mm Then cut the slots to take the base. I did this by adjusting the saw blade down to 4mm and the fence to 2mm. I then cut the rails to length, not before making sure the gauges where square. I then dry fitted to make sure they were correct. Next I cut the base sheet which is 3mm White Plastic Coated Ply. and again dry fitted. Some adjustments were needed. Air Gun with 15mm brads at the ready. I only glued the corners as I wanted the plywood to breath and move. Nailed the corners as well and repeated 3 more times to complete the trays. Tomorrow, i'll start on the case.