Welcome to This Week’s Budgie Bulletin!
So much has happened since last Friday, it’s been an exhilarating whirlwind! Budgies have taken the media by storm with the BCSA having three interviews on Friday, eight on Saturday, one on Sunday, and another on Monday. Several other states also featured budgies on their local radio stations. Over the weekend, budgies were the stars across radio, print, and television, all in celebration of the highlight of the exhibition budgerigar calendar: the Australian National Budgerigar Council’s 48th Annual ANBC Championship Show, hosted by the BCT.
The BCT truly knocked it out of the park, setting an incredibly high bar for next year’s Cairns organizing team. The event featured the debut of “On The Perch,” the budgerigar enthusiast’s equivalent to the Front Bar, which received rave reviews. Our very own Doug and Ruth Lange were the highlights of the night, receiving life memberships to the BCSA in recognition of their decades of dedication and support. Doug also announced his retirement as a bird carer after 22 years, a fitting end to his career, which began and concluded in Tasmania.
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| South Australia proudly brought home three Logies – congratulations to Dennis Lomman, Jason & Wayne Weidenhofer, and The Holmes Family, who were all crowned National Champions in their respective classes. It all came down to the very last class, where South Australia narrowly missed third place by just six points in a thrilling contest with South Queensland that had many on the edge of their seats. We certainly surprised many by coming out strong in the Normal Green class with 1st, 2nd, and 4th place finishes. A very big thank you to everyone who made their birds available for the team, and to Michael Smith, Doug Lange, Troy Holmes, and George England for ensuring the birds were in top condition for judging. Congratulations also to Nigel Tonkin, who received one of the four judging appointments for the weekend – a significant honour. |
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| Looking ahead, the BSSA is hosting a “Come and Try” night next Tuesday, June 4th. These initiatives are fantastic for breaking down barriers to entry into the exhibition side of the hobby. Many breeders generously make their birds available at no cost to juniors and novices, offering a unique opportunity to get started. The event is also a great way to gain new knowledge, with the club conducting small workshops throughout the night on topics like treating mites and lice, water additives, and more.
The following week, the North East will host their tender sale, coordinated by Dennis Lomman in 2024. Please inform Dennis of your intention to make birds available by Wednesday, June 5th, so staging arrangements can be made. The tender sale is always a well-attended event and a fantastic opportunity to find some excellent buys. This year, birds for sale will likely include some from the Marshall Family dispersal, offering a great chance to acquire top-notch local breeding stock.
On June 16th, the Port Pirie Club will hold their quarterly meeting at Polly and Peter’s in Tiddy Widdy Bay. Join us for what is always a fantastic social day with the members of the Port Pirie Club. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect and enjoy the camaraderie!
Two show schedules have just been released, featuring two of the combined young and adult bird shows for 2024. Mark your calendars for the North East Fisher Show on June 22 and the Port Pirie Hutchinson Show on June 30. Additional details are provided below.
Looking interstate, this Sunday, June 2, the Orana Avicultural Society in NSW is hosting their Major Show at the Dubbo Show Grounds in Dubbo, NSW. If you’re in the Dubbo area, make sure to check out this exciting event.
Circling back, a couple of important reminders – the deadline for Council nominations for 2024 is June 5th. If you are interested in taking on a role within the Council, please ensure your nomination is submitted by this date. Nominations can be sent to Chris Murphy at [email protected].
Secondly, the deadline to order extra rings for the 2024 year is June 24th. This is a one-time opportunity to place your order, with the rings expected to arrive in August 2024. If you think you may breed more than you anticipated, this is the time to get your supplementary ring order in.
Finally, expressions of interest for the BCSA Council Auction are due no later than June 9th, with details for the birds required by June 15th. Please contact Ian Wise on 0437591843 or via email on [email protected] for expressions of interest and submission of lots for inclusion in the auction catalogue. The event will be held on Saturday July 20th, 2024. |
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This week is packed with excitement, featuring two online auctions – the Chris Slaughter (S7) auction and the second of three Smith & Fox final set-out auctions. Additionally, the Capricornia auction is just around the corner. These events offer excellent opportunities for enthusiasts to discover rare and hard-to-find birds. Don’t miss these unique chances to enhance your collection!
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Capricornia Live Auction, June 9th:
The live event is being held on Sunday, 9th of June, 2024, at North Rockhampton High School, Berserker St, North Rockhampton. 200 lots are available on the day, with benching at 7:45 AM, viewing at 8 AM, and the auction starting at 9 AM. The event features 33 breeders, primarily from Queensland. On Saturday, 8th June, a Capricornia Budgerigar Society Auction 2024 pre-function is booked at the Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cambridge St, Rockhampton, commencing at 6 PM. Attendance is encouraged to share a meal and a chat. For those attending, please RSVP by the 5th of June, 2024, to confirm numbers with the venue.To check out the birds on offer, use the link below:
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Smith & Fox Online Auction:
Welcome to the Smith & Fox Auction 8, where Justin and Terry are presenting a unique and final opportunity to acquire our exclusive collection of 2023 blue ringers. The auction is divided into phases, with the second 20 lots available for bidding now.To check out the birds on offer, use the link below:
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Chris Slaughter Online Auction:
Welcome to the S7 Reduction Sale by Chris Slaughter, an intermediate breeder based in Northern Victoria. Chris specialises in a variety of budgerigars, including Normal, Spangle, Opaline, Dominant Pied, Lutino, and Clearwing. For those interested, videos of the birds are available on the Facebook page, S7 Budgerigars.Importantly, the birds in this sale have a strong lineage influenced by renowned breeders such as Henry George, Graeme Hall, Alan Rowe, Brett Martin, and M & R Randall. All the birds are from 2022 or 2023 and are either proven breeders or unused.
To check out the birds on offer, use the link below:
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The BSSA will host their “Come and Try Night” on Tuesday, June 4th, at 7:30 PM at 18 Arthur Street, Unley. The event will feature giveaway birds from Intermediate and Open Breeders to Novices and Juniors, making it a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in exhibition budgerigars. The night will include small workshops on important topics such as breeding pairs – specifically, which varieties not to pair together – as well as effective methods for eradicating lice and mites, and the best additives for feed and water. Exciting bird giveaways for Junior and Novice members will also take place. Additionally, Buy, Swap, or Sell tables will be available for any member or visitor to set up and sell their excess bird-related products, or to bring birds to sell on the night. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
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| On June 12th, the North East will host their tender sale, coordinated by Dennis Lomman in 2024. Please inform Dennis of your intention to make birds available by Wednesday, June 5th, so staging arrangements can be made. The tender sale is always a well-attended event and a fantastic opportunity to find some excellent buys. This year, birds for sale will likely include some from the Marshall Family dispersal, offering a great chance to acquire top-notch local breeding stock. Entries to Dennis Lomman, 10 Muriel St., Prospect. SA 5080 by post, or email to [email protected] or contact via mobile 0402 125 965 with name, address including postcode, and number of entries by Wednesday June 5th |
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| The North East has also released the Fisher Show Schedule. The Show is being held on June 22nd, with interstate Judge and ANBC commentator Stephen Mow presiding as the Major Awards Judge. Entries close at 7 PM on Friday June 14th. This is an Any Age Show, so combined Young and Old Birds can be shown, and promises to be a great budgie day out. |
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| The Port Pirie Club has their quarterly meeting on Sunday June 16th at Peter & Polly’s in Tiddy Widdy Bay. Join us for what is always a fantastic social day with the members of the Port Pirie Club. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect and enjoy the camaraderie!
Port Pirie has also released their Hutchinson Annual Show Schedule. This event, poised for Sunday June 30th, promises to be a great day out. |
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West Australian Budgerigar Council (WABC) Fundraising Raffle for 2028 Nationals
Our good friends over in the West are working hard to raise money to host the Nationals in 2028. Get behind them by supporting their Auction, or their Cash Raffle. Details are below, as well as a link to Les Woodcock, who can connect you with tickets.
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Keep an eye out for Chatter Magazine, which will also be in your Inbox shortly! Thank you again to all who supported our National effort, either by making birds available, or by caring for the team.
Until next week.
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- 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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