Cage & Aviary Birds

Dom’s DIARY

IT IS a good feeling to be coming into the birdroom after work and assessing a show team. The exhibiting side of the hobby can give your hobby direction and without that it can be hard to stay focused or even motivated at times.

Getting a team of birds ready for the National Exhibition, arriving on the day and having the opportunity to stage birds, see birds and

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