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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 25, 2011 13:28:23 GMT
The next step is into the World of the Exhibition Breeder and Exhibitor. Prompted by a couple of our members I will now start the journey into the “next step", be warned there are many, many steps but it is well worth the journey.
Please feel free to ask any questions, however dumb you feel they may be, there will be an answer.
If the questions spoils the threads running format then be warned the answer will appear but it may not be imminent.
I may also cleanse the thread as we progress by removing our chat lines.
Because it is your thread I will ask for your images which will be included.
Sit back and let the journey begin. Attachments:
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 25, 2011 13:50:03 GMT
The Budgerigar was called the undulated parakeet it was only available in one colour combination of green yellow and black. Now we have vibrant colours, pattern combinations and varieties that have transformed the wild budgerigar into birds of outstanding beauty, they are easy to manage, make wonderful pets and will breed in most conditions.
The name budgerigar means “good to eat” the Australian translation gor was “ boodgeree” and the end part “gia” meant food or to eat.
These birds were introduced into England in 1840 by John Gould an English ornithologist, today’s English budgerigars originated from these first imports How do we take a wild budgerigar and transform it into todays exhibition bird?
Remember your building blocks when you were a child , thats all we are doing , choosing the correct building blocks, the correct moment and the correct place to build those blocks.
Compare the difference between an exhibition budgie and today's bush budgie.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 25, 2011 14:59:24 GMT
99.9% of todays UK pet budgerigars are all descended from birds bred by breeders trying to improve the quality of their current stock. It may be the pet breeder likes a certain colour, variety or he likes bigger spots and he breeds to produce his likes , could this unknowingly be "the first step" into breeding his own ideal budgerigar.
I think so
Next we will discuss how to " take the first step " into the world of the exhibition budgerigar, you can do this with your own birds.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 25, 2011 20:04:34 GMT
Because the British budgerigar was regarded as superior by many of the fanciers from outside the UK, the Buderigar Society produced a standard of perfection against which the ideal budgerigar would be judged.
Each variety was given a scale of points that judges were instructed to apply, which included size,shape,mask,spots,colour and markings.
Using these guides and directives, together with the Society's standard of perfection would ensure consistent placing of awards at all exhibitions for British Budgerigars. The Standard Of Perfection. Condition is essential. If a budgerigar is not in condition the judge should penalise it.Perfect condition for the show bench can be defined as complete in feather with all feathers showing the bloom of good health and preperation.The prescence of pin feathers or blood quills should be assessed by the judge with due regard to the affect on the overall balance of the exhibit and should be penalised accordingly.
Perhaps you have budgies that are approaching the budgerigar society ideal standard, send me pictures if your bird/s has the first criteria.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 26, 2011 8:28:21 GMT
Type for the ideal budgerigar should mean a graceful taper from the nape of the neck to the tip of it's tail,with an approximately straight backline and a deep nicely curved chest. The length of the ideal budgerigar should be eight and a half inches(216mm) from the top of the head to the tip of the tail.It is essential that the bird is of balance and style and it's position should be steady on the perch at an angle of 30 degrees from the vertival,looking natural and fearless. Wings should be carried just above the cushion of the tail and not crossed or hanging down.The ideal length of the wings is three and three quarter inches (95mm) from the butt to the tip of the longest primary flight.Seven fully grown primary flights feathers must be present in each wing.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 27, 2011 7:12:15 GMT
Always remember guys , it is easier to breed in a good feature than to breed out a bad feature, buying stock birds with as many good features as possible makes life easier.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 27, 2011 7:14:13 GMT
The head should be large,wide,round and symmetrical when viewed from any angle.Curvature of the head should commence at the cere and lift outwards and upwards and blend into the backline in one graceful sweep.There should be no evidence of the neck in the accepted sense and the head should appear to sit on the birds shoulder. The beak must be set well into the face and appear to be tucked into the surrounding feathers.It's eyes must be bold and bright and positioned well away from the front,top and backskull. It;s tail must be straight and carried inline with the body,both primary tail feathers must be fully grown,the ideal length from the tip of the wings to the tip of the tail should be 73mm. The mask should be deep and wide and where demanded by the variety standard should be ornamented by six evenly spaced large round throat spots ,the outer two will be partially covered by the base of the cheek patches,the size of the spots must be in relation to the rest of the birds make up.The cheek patches will be pear shaped and the colour will be relevant to the variety. Legs should be straight and strong,with two front and two rear toes and claws firmly gripping the perch.Any sign of missing claws should be penalised. All markings on cheeks,back of head,neck and wings must stand out clearly.The body colour must be a clear and level even shade.
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Oct 7, 2011 6:05:27 GMT
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Post by gerwynmr2 on Oct 27, 2011 8:03:13 GMT
Always remember guys , it is easier to breed in a good feature than to breed out a bad feature, buying stock birds with as many good features as possible makes life easier. hi barrie all information is being absorbed and the last quote is so true this is why i am asking first i don't want to breed a bird with really bad feature as this will take years to get rid off if i only have 3 or 4 pairs of a standard to think about showing a few of their youngsters next year and build on getting the good strong featureswith a couple of new birds slowly and surely as they say please feel free to clean up the thread by removing my previous posts more pics in a bit regards gerwynmr2
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 27, 2011 8:18:44 GMT
The head should be large,wide,round and symmetrical when viewed from any angle.Curvature of the head should commence at the cere and lift outwards and upwards and blend into the backline in one graceful sweep.There should be no evidence of the neck in the accepted sense and the head should appear to sit on the birds shoulder. The beak must be set well into the face and appear to be tucked into the surrounding feathers.It's eyes must be bold and bright and positioned well away from the front,top and backskull. It;s tail must be straight and carried inline with the body,both primary tail feathers must be fully grown,the ideal length from the tip of the wings to the tip of the tail should be 73mm. The mask should be deep and wide and where demanded by the variety standard should be ornamented by six evenly spaced large round throat spots ,the outer two will be partially covered by the base of the cheek patches,the size of the spots must be in relation to the rest of the birds make up.The cheek patches will be pear shaped and the colour will be relevant to the variety. Legs should be straight and strong,with two front and two rear toes and claws firmly gripping the perch.Any sign of missing claws should be penalised. All markings on cheeks,back of head,neck and wings must stand out clearly.The body colour must be a clear and level even shade. It sounds a lot. Has World Budgerigar Organisation ever provided some pictures to highlight all these characteristics? Yes they have BB but i cannot get permission to post them .
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Post by stace on Oct 27, 2011 8:20:03 GMT
It sounds a lot. Has World Budgerigar Organisation ever provided some pictures to highlight all these characteristics? Yes they have BB but i cannot get permission to post them . Killjoys. Is education not part of their charter?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 27, 2011 8:27:34 GMT
It sounds a lot. Has World Budgerigar Organisation ever provided some pictures to highlight all these characteristics? Yes they have BB but i cannot get permission to post them . Thanks Barrie. Are these pictures on their website or in print?
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Oct 7, 2011 6:05:27 GMT
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Post by gerwynmr2 on Oct 27, 2011 9:36:32 GMT
here are some more of what i hope to be my breeding stock for this coming year,same as before critical please a 2010 cinnamon hen i think she is a nice one,also mother to the chicks in pied pics , a 2010 spangle hen a home bred 2010 turquoise opaline cobalt i think already produced this beauty mother was 1 of the lutino's , , a 2010 blue pied cock with all his spots , a 2010 gren hen a big girl a home bred 2010 grey/green coock
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Mar 29, 2024 10:52:22 GMT
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Post by owain20 on Oct 27, 2011 9:49:23 GMT
Gerwyn i know my opinion doesnt count but here it is, they do not look like show birds.
I have birds exactly the same and i dont breed show birds or show, and my birds are classed as pet birds.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 27, 2011 9:55:43 GMT
A 2010 bred by Gerwyn. A normal cinnamon grey cock which excels in type and deportment , birds like this can be improved upon with careful breeding.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 27, 2011 10:01:08 GMT
Gerwyn i know my opinion doesnt count but here it is, they do not look like show birds. I have birds exactly the same and i dont breed show birds or show, and my birds are classed as pet birds. Who classes your birds as pets Owain ? Because you don't show does not in any way mean you do not have the potential stock to breed show birds.
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