Cage & Aviary Birds

Down the Decades: the 1930s

EDITORIAL: THE BREEDING SEASON IS NEAR

Have You Bought those Birds You Need?

THE breeding season is not yet with us, but it is fast approaching, and those who need two or three stock birds to improve their own stock should set about finding them ere it is too late. Many fanciers are somewhat indolent. During the show season, which is fast waning, they have noticed where they fail. They have seen how some birds have beaten theirs, it may be in colour, in type, or in style. They have determined on securing some fresh blood, but have procrastinated. We advise

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