BUDGERIGARS
IT IS time to discuss a task that occupies the exhibition breeder over several months of each year. There is an old adage which says you should never sell a bird that's less than six months old. However, to the experienced eye, a nest-feather bird displaying characteristics that will not help the stud to progress can be passed on without further thought.
In the photo opposite, Tom and I are assessing two young birds. This is a continual task as young birds develop. Some birds join the show team, some are next year's breeding team and others are offered to other breeders. (I don't mean that inferior budgerigars are passed on – I'll
