Welcome to This Week’s Budgie Bulletin!
We’re thrilled to be attending the Lower Murray Bird Club’s expo this Sunday, April 28th, at the Murray Bridge Racecourse. This event promises to be their largest yet, with 121 tables and 83 vendors offering an array of birds and related trade merchandise. The BSSA will also be represented by members selling birds in the sales area, while the BCSA will host a trade stand to share why exhibiting budgies might be the most fascinating hobby you’ve yet to discover. Running from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the expo is the perfect Sunday destination for bird enthusiasts, just an hour from the city. For more details and to see what’s in store, please check the flyer below. The Lower Murray Bird Club eagerly anticipates welcoming you for a day packed with feathered fun and friendly faces at the Murray Bridge Racecourse!
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| As announced last week, the BCSA are also participating in the upcoming Pet Show, scheduled for May 18th and 19th. Following its recent success in Melbourne, the event has proven to be an excellent platform for engaging with budding budgie enthusiasts. Despite coinciding with the Logan Shield State Selection Show, we are enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with future hobbyists and promote the joys of budgie ownership. For those who’ve replied with their availability for the Sunday, we appreciate your support.The Pet Show has announced this week that they’re providing a unique 20% discount code for entry into the event. You can use AZ4K48 when purchasing to get this discount. Feel free to share this code with your family and friends, as the more people we can get along, the greater the weekend will be, and our feathered friends will be the long-term winners. |
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| In other news, the RSPCA in South Australia were able to meet their target of $500,000 in 5 days to support the move to their new facility in O’Halloran Hill. They’re so grateful for the big-hearted South Australia community who have dug deep this week for the state’s most vulnerable animals. 💚 For those who donated, thank you for your generosity.
Turning our attention interstate, the Phil Hoadley Estate auction was well attended, with enthusiasts turning out in the hopes of securing some of Phil’s birds. The Mornington Peninsula Bird Club also held their annual expo, and while on route, enthusiast Rex Stephens had a good chat with Ian “Macca” McNamara from ABC radio on the topic of budgies, as Macca put the case forward that the quintessential budgie should be National bird of Australia. Click here to listen to the interview. |
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| Looking ahead, this weekend, Wollongong host their annual show interstate, while the Geelong Live Auction beckons on Sunday. The ANBC also has their Zoom meeting this Monday evening, for all the State and Zone representatives. A reminder also that entries close Sunday, April 29th, 2024, at 8:00 PM with George England for the Stan Watson Breeder Show, 5:00 PM, and Friday, May 3, 2024 for the Harry Johnston Young Stock Show, with Show Manager Bob Simpson. |
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Meet Our Partners – TummyRite®
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TummyRite® and the BCSA are thrilled to announce their partnership for Budgie Fest 2024, bringing specialised nutrition solutions to budgerigar enthusiasts. Led by Dr. Michael Evans, a renowned animal nutrition expert with comprehensive academic and practical experience, TummyRite® crafts high-quality products based on rigorous research, including scientific literature, in-house lab analyses, and field studies. Dr. Evans holds a pivotal role as TummyRite’s Principal Nutritionist and Technical Director, leveraging his background in Applied Science – Poultry Technology from the University of Queensland, a Master’s from the University of Reading, and a Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from the University of New England. His extensive career spans Queensland, New Zealand, and globally, focusing on nutrition for various animals, including poultry, other avian species, aquaculture species, and livestock. Additionally, Dr. Evans operates Applied Nutrition Pty. Ltd. and passionately engages in aviculture, maintaining a diverse aviary.
TummyRite® is designed to nutritionally balance diets and optimise budgerigar health across all stages of life, with five core pillars:
- The addition of Enzymes to enhance the digestibility and utilization of food components.
- Supply essential nutrients such as essential amino acids, major and minor trace minerals, vitamins, calcium, and electrolytes, often lacking in standard feeds.
- Incorporate natural additives like herb extracts and yeast functional fibres to bolster disease resistance.
- Support the development of natural immunity against health challenges.
- Promote a healthy gut microflora, providing super prebiotics essential for beneficial bacteria.
Jesse Pehrson, Marketing Manager at TummyRite®, expressed his enthusiasm about this collaboration:
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| “Partnering with the BCSA for Budgie Fest 2024 allows us to showcase our innovative products designed for the health and well-being of budgerigars, whether they are pets, breeders, or show birds. Our customers consistently report remarkable benefits, including enhanced plumage quality, accelerated growth, improved skeletal and eggshell development, higher hatchability rates, and successful rearing with significantly reduced occurrences of egg binding. We are eager to partner with the South Australian budgerigar community so they can see these benefits first hand, and contribute to their passion for aviculture.” |
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| To learn more about the product range available specifically for budgies, check out the link to the TummyRite® website below. |
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This week features three online auctions finishing up Sunday and Monday, along with the Geelong Live Auction on Sunday at the Geelong Show grounds. The online offerings include Auction 11 by the BSSA, the DT1 Keevers Hoskinson Auction, and the Kev Richards Stud Sellout. These events present excellent opportunities for enthusiasts to find particularly some hard to come by variety birds, such as Black Eyed Self, Dark Eyed Clears, Golden Faces, and Recessive Pied’s, amongst others. Meanwhile, the Geelong event includes some 196 birds, with many varieties represented. It will be a great opportunity to get amongst some great budgerigars, for those looking to bring new varieties in, or reinforce existing features in the bird room.
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Geelong Auction:
The Geelong Budgerigar Auction catalogue for 2024 is currently available, featuring an impressive lineup of 196 exhibition budgerigars. This eagerly awaited event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 28th, at the historic Geelong Showgrounds, specifically in the Hall of Agriculture, which provides an ideal venue for such a gathering. Should you have any questions or require further information about the event, please do not hesitate to contact Terry at 0400966738.To check out the 196 birds on offer, use the link below:
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BSSA Auction 11:
BSSA Auction 11 for 2024 is currently active, featuring a diverse range of 17 budgerigars along with an additional item—a Rob Marshall Budgerigar book—totaling 18 lots available for bidding. Vendors include Wayne Bandt, Graham McCallum, Troy Holmes, and Marie & Kerry Murphy, presenting a diverse selection of budgerigars for the enthusiast. The auction commenced on April 22nd and runs through April 28th.To check out the birds on offer, use the link below:
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Kev Richards Stud Sale:
Kev Richards has announced his stud sell out, where he will sell down his budgerigars. To this end, he has announced the first of his sales, being two stunning black eyed yellows. Birds are progressively being added to the auction, which at the time of writing is now up to 14 birds. Kev Richards is located in Strathpine Queensland, and can be contacted on 0738823260. The event started on April 15th, and now ends on April 29th (was originally April 22nd).To check out the birds on offer, use the link below:
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DT1 Keevers Hoskinson 32Auction:
Dale Keevers and Tiani Hoskinson are renowned Queensland breeders who specialise in exhibition budgerigars. Their stud focus is on varieties including fallows, crested, normals, spangles, opalines, and cinnamons. Known in exhibition circles as DT1, they are currently organizing a 32Auction to manage their surplus stock efficiently. The auction begins on April 21 and concludes on April 28.A link to the event is provided below:
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Get ready as we transition into Mad May, the month of all things budgie shows, that will culminate in the National titles in Launceston.
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BSSA Stan Watson Breeder’s Show:
Join the BSSA for the Breeder’s show on May 5th – open to the public from 11:30 AM to 1 PM @ Goodwood Memorial Hall, 388 Goodwood Road, Westbourne Park. Interstate judge Gary Gazzard will be making the trip across from Newcastle to judge the event, where there will be $1,500 in prize money on offer.The Show schedule for this event has now been released and is available on the BCSA website. Entries close Sunday, April 29th, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Send to Show Manager George England at [email protected]. Fees: $1.00 per bird for the first 20 entries. Additional entries free. Plus $1.50 for postage, payable at the door.
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BSSA May Meeting – Tuesday May 7th
The entertainment for the May meeting will be “5 best tricks for preparing birds” and will be presented by Doug Lange and John Mulley. Doug and John have been part of the South Australian bird carer team for the ANBC show for many, many years, and will be sharing their skills and knowledge with us all.
It is intended that we all bring along a couple of birds in a show cage with the preparation equipment we would normally use at home. John and Doug will run a master class on show preparation and it will be a large workshop with everyone learning and experimenting together. Doug has promised to dawn his famous terry-toweling apron, that is a fashion icon of sorts in the carer room.
All are welcome.
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North East Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show
The Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show was named in recognition of its Life Member and President over twenty-three continuous years from 1994-2017. It serves as the premier young bird show for the North East Budgerigar Society. The show details for 2024 have been released and are available on the BCSA website by following the link below.
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North East May Meeting – Wednesday May 8th
Mark your calendars for May 8th because the postponed Pairing Night is happening. You’re invited to an exhilarating evening unlike any other – our Novice Pairing Night! This is your golden opportunity, especially for Novice breeders, to step into the spotlight with your feathered friends in tow.
Imagine a gathering where you can showcase your birds, share your pairing plans, or seek invaluable insights from the masters of breeding. Yes, that’s right! We’re bridging the gap between novices and experts, creating a vibrant exchange of knowledge and experiences.
But wait, there’s more! Our seasoned breeders aren’t just coming to observe; they’ll be bringing along their own birds to unravel the mysteries behind their successful pairings. Discover the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ of their choices, with live examples flapping right before your eyes. This is a rare chance to see theory transformed into beautiful, living art.
And the cherry on top? A deep dive into the fascinating world of colour and variety genetics. Whether you’re a budding breeder or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn, and what better way than through hands-on, interactive discussions?
This isn’t just a meeting; it’s a journey into the heart of budgerigar breeding, where every bird tells a story, and every pairing opens the door to endless possibilities. Let’s come together to share, learn, and grow in our passion for these wonderful creatures.
🐦 When: Wednesday May 8th, 7:30 PM
🐦 Where: LeHunte Street, Kilburn
🐦 Theme: Novice Pairing Night
Bring your birds, bring your curiosity, and most importantly, bring your passion for breeding. This could be the night that sparks a new direction in your breeding journey or deepens your understanding of the intricate dance of genetics.
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Harry Johnson Breeder Show
The Port Pirie Budgerigar Society (PPBS) is hosting the Harry Johnson Young Stock (Breeder) Show for 2024. Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Crystal Brook Institute, 26 Bowman Street, Crystal Brook. Judging begins at 10:15 am sharp. Entries close 5:00 PM, Friday, May 3, 2024, with Show Manager Bob Simpson, 12 Barkla Street, Kadina 5554, or [email protected]. Phone: 0407189975.For more details, check out the link below:
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Budgerigar Council of Tasmania Updates:
Tomorrow marks 4 weeks until the National titles kick off in Launceston, and 3 weeks on Sunday until the Logan Shield. The ANBC Nationals are set to take place at the Country Club Resort, Launceston, Tasmania, from May 24th to 27th, 2024. Book your stay at the Country Club Resort or the nearby Villas. Book online or by phone at 1800 635 344, quoting the Group National Budgerigar Show 2024. For those flying in, Launceston Airport to the venue is approximately 15 km or a 13-minute drive. For those coming across on the Spirit Of Tasmania Terminal, from the Devonport Airport to the venue is 96 km, or roughly a 1-hour drive.
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BCT Nationals Lucky Squares Fundraising:
The final Lucky Squares fundraising bird has been released – a Cinnamon wing Light Green cock bird from Ian Hunter (IH1 22/354). Ian Hunter of Victoria has generously donated the cock bird to BCT, which is a solid bird with modern features, good outline and proven breeder. For those following pedigrees, he is related to the cinnamon national line from the Hunter stud. Secure your tickets at $10.00 each by contacting Dale Ward on 0488 400 369 or email [email protected]. The BCT wishes to thank Ian Hunter for his generosity.
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As we close this edition of our newsletter and step into Mad May, we’d like to remind you of the ANBC Social Media policy. It’s important to note that birds selected by any South Australian Affiliate Club, including reserve birds, should not be part of any promotional discussions online until after the Nationals have concluded. Furthermore, judges who are slated to officiate at the ANBC titles are now entering a one-month hiatus from all social media and internet activities related to exhibition budgerigars. These judges are also prohibited from attending or being involved in any aspect of the Affiliate Clubs’ Selection Shows for the ANBC National Show. This is essential to preserve the fairness and integrity of the upcoming ANBC Show.
In line with these guidelines, the Budgie Bulletin will not feature any show results or photographs from shows during May. This measure is in place to uphold the integrity of the ANBC event. Please be aware that the ANBC has specified severe penalties for breaches of this policy, which could include disqualification of the promoted birds or even the entire team from competing at the ANBC National Show. We urge everyone to exercise caution when sharing photos of birds over the next four weeks.
Rest assured, the upcoming four editions of the Budgie Bulletin will focus exclusively on auction birds, lucky squares birds, and pet expos. This ensures that we maintain the integrity of the ANBC event and provide our readers with engaging and compliant content.
Until next week.
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Show Dates for 2024
May
- Sunday, 5 May 2024, BSSA Stan Watson Breeder’s Show, Westbourne Park Community Centre – 388 Goodwood Road Westbourne Park
- Saturday, 11 May 2024, NEBS Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show,49 LeHunte St, Kilburn
- Sunday, 12 May 2024, PPBS Harry Johnson Young Bird Show, Crystal Brook Council Hall
- Sunday, 19 May 2024, BCSA Logan Shield Interbranch, Enfield Community Centre, Regency Road, Enfield
- Saturday, 25 May 2024, ANBC National Titles, Launceston, Tasmania
- Sunday, 26 May 2024, ANBC National Titles, Launceston, Tasmania
June
- Saturday, 22 June 2024, NEBS Fisher Annual Show, 49 LeHunte St, Kilburn
- Sunday, 30 June 2024, PPBS Hutchinson’s Annual Show, Crystal Brook Council Hall
July
- Sunday, 7 July 2024, BSSA Ron Norman Show, Westbourne Park Community Centre –388 Goodwood Road Westbourne Park
- Saturday, 20 July 2024, BCSA Auction & AGM, Enfield Community Centre, Regency Road, Enfield
October
- Saturday, 26 October 2024 – Budgie Fest
- Sunday, 10 November 2024 – BSSA/NEBS Interclub 2024, Westbourne Park Community Centre –388 Goodwood Road Westbourne Park
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