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Post by starrymist on Dec 29, 2021 16:55:09 GMT
ukbudgerigar.club/Has anyone here heard of the UK Budgerigar Club? I think it might be new?
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Dec 29, 2021 16:59:44 GMT
Never heard of it and I am unsure what exactly they are offering for £15 a year and also who they are?
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Post by ffiscool on Dec 29, 2021 17:24:19 GMT
I think it’s the one I joined via Facebook. They have an avian vet on there who gives advice, a blog I think and access to breeders etc.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Dec 29, 2021 17:26:11 GMT
This one costs £15 a year I think. I'd be very wary of it cos I have no idea who is running it. I think it’s the one I joined via Facebook. They have an avian vet on there who gives advice, a blog I think and access to breeders etc. |
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Post by ffiscool on Dec 29, 2021 17:31:45 GMT
It is once a year. The guy who advise, is a vet and he gave me a list of avian vets I could try, when Max was smelling of fish. The surgery we went to, had one of his recommendations, who was v good and avian.
I totally agree about being wary, but I figured at the time, it was useful. As couldn’t find a definitive list of avians. Also Bailey’s breeder is on there.
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Post by starrymist on Dec 29, 2021 19:09:38 GMT
If you scroll down, it has a list of names of who’s behind it (though not sure how useful that is?!) ukbudgerigar.club/about/Yes, I heard about it through a Facebook group ffiscool Good you got some useful advice. |
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Post by Hezz on Dec 30, 2021 0:45:49 GMT
Avian health and nutrition by Dr Kevin Eatwell?  . |
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Post by JennyB on Jan 4, 2022 1:12:26 GMT
It is once a year. The guy who advise, is a vet and he gave me a list of avian vets I could try, when Max was smelling of fish. The surgery we went to, had one of his recommendations, who was v good and avian. I totally agree about being wary, but I figured at the time, it was useful. As couldn’t find a definitive list of avians. Also Bailey’s breeder is on there. Do you mean like a musty smell from his breath? Danbury gets that on and off |
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Post by ffiscool on Jan 4, 2022 9:58:55 GMT
No, it was very fishy, but thankfully now he has acv daily, it’s gone
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Post by starrymist on Oct 16, 2022 16:01:29 GMT
I wanted to give an update on this club. When I 1st posted, it was only a couple of months old & it has really developed this year.
They have lots of video courses on the website, 3 private Facebook groups & regular Facebook lives, including one every month with an avian vet; anyone can ask a question. The avian vet (as well as some other very experienced budgie owners) is also available via posts in the Facebook groups. A lot of members are breeders but there are quite a few people with just 1 or 2 pet birds.
They also have a 12.5% discount on everything from Haiths & 2 seed mixes from Haiths that are exclusive to members. I’ve just ordered 1 of the mixes to try with Sunny.
I wasn’t sure if it would be worth joining but I’m so glad I did. I’ve learnt such a lot & everyone is very friendly. Sunny has some health challenges & I have received a lot of advice from them. I honestly believe he is doing as well as he possibly can be, in large part due to their help.
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Post by ffiscool on Oct 16, 2022 21:40:11 GMT
I joined when I got Max. There’s a vet online called Kevin. But yes, I found them good. Funnily enough they emailed me to see if I was renewing as I’d not been on there in ages
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Post by starrymist on Oct 17, 2022 11:26:02 GMT
I joined when I got Max. There’s a vet online called Kevin. But yes, I found them good. Funnily enough they emailed me to see if I was renewing as I’d not been on there in ages They just had their AGM & announced membership is going down to £10/ year (still free to under 18s). (From November) |
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 17, 2022 12:00:00 GMT
I noticed on Haith's that they have a seed mix, but it doesn't say how much it costs, do you know? I joined when I got Max. There’s a vet online called Kevin. But yes, I found them good. Funnily enough they emailed me to see if I was renewing as I’d not been on there in ages They just had their AGM & announced membership is going down to £10/ year (still free to under 18s). |
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Post by starrymist on Oct 17, 2022 15:45:36 GMT
The UKBC Budgie mix is £5:50 for 1kg, £7:99 for 2kg.
The UKBC Genesis mix is £5:95 for 1kg, £8:75 for 2kg.
There’s also a discount with Fab Finches though I’ve not used them.
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