‘Success’ should be for the common good

I OFTEN read of successful breeders mentioned in these pages. But for me, that begs the question: what do we mean by “success” in the bird fancy?

Of course, there is success on the show bench as evidenced by cards, rosettes, shields and even cash prizes, and for some, to win such prizes is the ultimate end to aim for. Some fanciers seem to emerge onto the show scene and have immediate success, but then fail to maintain those high standards, whereas