Show Special
HRH Prince Charles makes a surprise visit to the poultry section at a Northern show

Reports and pictures from the great autumn shows –
all in this month's Feathered World

LIST OF CONTENTS – NOVEMBER ISSUE

• Egremont Championship Show – second only to Doncaster –
  Special report and pictures
  
• Organic or not organic? David Bland asks the question
  
• COLOUR PIGEONS discussed by Dennis Ison
  
• Why choose Turkeys? Answers from Ben Shepherd
  
• 'Whence the Gimpel Came'. Danny Southcott traces the history of his favourites
  
• Poultry Breed Club Show winners from Oswestry
  
• Logical thoughts on Tipplers by Jack Prescott
  
• Pictures from Mike Henson at East Yorkshire Show
  
• Special colour feature from The National Homer Show
  
• JUDGES ON PARADE at the Federation Pigeon Show
  
• FANFAYRE: News from the Fantail Club Secretary, Nigel Wycherley
  
• Chris Parker chats to a Royal visitor at Pateley Bridge and finds time to report from Stanhope and Manx shows as well
  
• MODENA MATTERS features reports from the NMC Championship Show
  
• Mick Bassett reports from Germany and warns on animal rights issues
  
• Poultry Diseases: Some more common problems – Continued next issue
  
• Derek Forder pens 'Novice at Dove House' From Sunny Sorrento, Italy
  
• MISSION ACCOMPLISHED . . . Mystery Pigeon Identified
  
• The Ancona . . . From 1850 onwards – a delightful breed
  

Plus our regular features: Club News from the different pigeon breed societies
SHOW DATES. When, where, and how to enter the autumn and winter shows
CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs with contact details
News and pictures from pigeon and poultry fanciers worldwide

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF FANCY PIGEONS AND EXHIBITION POULTRY?

It’s all in this month’s Feathered World - News and pictures from pigeon and poultry fanciers world-wide

LIST OF CONTENTS – OCTOBER ISSUE

• Westerly Profile DAVE WALTERS interviews Steve Carey
  
• POULTRY TALK. David Bland visits the Great Gransden Show
  
• FANFAYRE Nigel Wycherley asks 'Are we getting there with Saddles?'
  
• Chris Parker continues his report from the Royal Sydney Poultry Show
  
• More from Mick Bassett and the pigeon scene in Germany
  
• Feathered World visits OSWESTRY POULTRY SHOW
  
• Reports and pictures from one of the early Poultry Club Regional events
  
• Hatching pigeon eggs with an incubator. An informative piece by Jim Mullan
  
• 'Whence the Gimpel Came'– new series by Danny Southcott
  
• Poultry Diseases: A look at some of the more common problems – Continued next issue
  
• Novice at Dove House - Derek Forder touches on the the racing side
  
• More High-flying capers from Jack Prescott
  
• CHRIS PARKER visits two northern poultry shows at Trawden and Halifax
  
• MODENA MATTERS David Iddon reports from the Young Bird Show at Lincoln
  
• Lincolnshire Buff . . . The Chicken that came back from the dead

Plus our regular features: Club News from the different pigeon breed societies
SHOW DATES. When, where, and how to enter the autumn and winter shows
CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs with contact details
BREEDERS CARDS where pigeon fanciers list their breeds – many for sale

News from the National Pigeon Association
IT’S ALL IN FEATHERED WORLD –
AVAILABLE TO UK AND OVERSEAS FANCIERS
NEXT MONTH . . . Reports and pictures from the Autumn shows

• POULTRY TALK. David Bland on Working with the Canadian Wildlife Services
  
• FANFAYRE Part 2 of an article on NUTRITION plus 'Getting off to the Right Start' by Dan Simpson from USA
  
• FROM SOUTH AFRICA – Kevin and Christine Keeler visit the National Pigeon Show
  
• Judging in Australia . . . Doug McClary in Melbourne with the Pigeons whilst Chris Parker reports from the Royal Sydney Poultry Show
  
• Back to Europe where Mick Bassett updates us on his move to Germany
• Meanwhile in the UK Feathered World visits BAKEWELL and Denbigh & Flint SHOWS
  
• Reports and pictures from these great summer events
  
• Novice at Dove House - Derek Forder Looks Ahead to the Show Season
  
• VERSATILE NEW HAMPSHIRES – A little bit of history
  
• LOFT VISIT to a successful lady pigeon fancier
  
• Tom's Travels covers some recent shows in MODENA MATTERS
  
• More straight talking by Jack Prescott' in Flying High
  
• NEAR & FAR . . . Seasonal news from John Surridge
• Pigeon Post Rock Dove Pattern by Derek Goodwin

• Great news from Northern Ireland . . . the formation of a new Federation of Fancy Pigeon Keepers and a feature on a leading Irish breeder of Rollers and West of England Tumblers
  
• POETRY TALK. David Bland advises on Fallen Stock Insurance Scheme
  
• FANFAYRE Pictures of winning Fantails from USA plus Part 1 of an article on NUTRITION
  
• Feathered World visits THE ROYAL LANCASHIRE SHOW as well as THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW and The ROYAL BATH & WEST - Reports and pictures from these great summer events
  
• Novice at Dove House - Derek Forder Remembers the Sixties
  
• CARE OF POULTRY RUNS – Timely advice
  
• DAVID IDDON discusses ‘Heads and Tails’ in MODENA MATTERS
  
• Flying High – Jack Prescott’s views on diet deficiency
  
• NEAR & FAR . . . Good news for colour pigeon enthusiasts
  
• Mick Bassett has info on the V DT Show in Germany
  

Plus our regular features:

• Club News from the different pigeon breed societies
  SHOW DATES. When, where, and how to enter the autumn shows shows
  
• CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs listed with contact details
  
• Breeders Cards, where pigeon specialists list their breeds
  

THIS MONTH AND EVERY MONTH IN FEATHERED WORLD AVAILABLE TO UK AND OVERSEAS FANCIERS

NEXT MONTH . . .

News from pigeon and poultry shows in Australia and South Africa
Report and pictures of pigeons and poultry from Denbigh & Flint Agricultural Show
plus many reports and pictures from pigeon and poultry shows around the country

• POUTRY TALK. David Bland WITH MORE NEWS ON FALLEN STOCK
  
• FANFAYRE Pictures of young Fantails plus An Introduction to Pigeon Genetics
  
• Feathered World visits THE ROYAL SHOW AT STONELEIGH as well as THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW and THE CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW
  
• Reports and pictures from these great summer events
  
• Novice at Dove House - Timely advice from Derek Forder
  
• CONTINENTAL CHATTER . . . More from Dennis Ison on the European scene
  
• Westerley Profile . . . Dave Walters visits another of the Federation flying men
  
• Jack Prescott is still Flying High
  
• Jim Mullan has more on the Spanish Thief Pouters
  
• DONCASTER 2003 – Richard Henderson looks ahead
  
• Tony Grinsill has a ‘New Experience’ with his Chicken Nuggets
  
• NEAR & FAR . . . John Surridge with more food for thought
  
• A Fresh Start with Pigeons in Germany. The Trials and Trubulations of Mick Bassett
  
• Plymouth Rocks at the North Yorkshire Show
  
• THE NORFOLK GREY – one of the poultry breeds that nearly disappeared

• Successful Brooding for Beginners
• John Surridge keeps abreast of things in Near and Far
• TOPICAL POULTRY TALK by David Bland
• COPING WITH DUCK PLAGUE
• The Value of Nutrition in Breeding
• National Pigeon Association Championship Show Dates
• The Shed door for Novices is still open at Dove House
• Viva The Spanish Croppers
• MIKE HENSON reports from Wharfedale Agricultural Show
• Tom’s Travels . . . Mr Crane meets up with a leading Modena Breeder
• Federation Tip Top Fancier – One for the Flyers
• FANFAYRE includes ‘Tips of the Trade’ for Fantail breeders
• ‘What’s Cooking’ – More Egg Recipes from David Bland
• My London Backyard – Memories from 1933
• Flying High by Jack Prescott

• AVIAN INFLUENZA - Advice from DEFRA
  
• European Show cancelled
  
• POULTRY TALK – More on Fallen Stock from David Bland
  
• NEAR & FAR . . . John Surridge has his finger on the pigeon pulse
  
• In MODENA ATTERS David Iddon asks if the Blue Gazzi 'is a soft option'?
  
• Tony Grinsill meets more pigeon fanciers
  
• Budapest Short Face - effects of Inbreeding
  
• Report and pictures from Oswestry Poultry Club Show
  
• Acquiring the ideal pigeon by Ray Parkes
  
• Nigel Wycherley introduces 'Fantail Seasons'
  
• The Carthorse of the Poultry Fancy - the Cochin
  
• Danny Southcott on 'Colourful Gimpels' Part 2
  
• Success in Breeding Fowls
  
• Down to Earth advice from Novice at Dove House
  
• European News in CONTINENTAL CHATTER
  
• Westerly Profile - popular series by Dave Walters
  
• Jack Prescott with the High Flyers
  
• National Pigeon Association Management Committee Minutes
  
• Record Breaking Pet Show in East Anglia

Plus our regular features:

• Club News from the different pigeon breed societies
• POULTRY SHOWTIME. When, where, and how to enter poultry shows
• CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs listed with contact details
  

. . . AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

NEXT MONTH . . . Reports and pictures from Spring Shows
plus results and opinions from pigeon and poultry shows around the country

plus results and opinions from pigeon and poultry shows around the country

• FALLEN STOCK. David Bland and the new EC Legislation
  
• International Modena Club. An Introduction by Jim Vines
  
• POULTRY TALK – Topical issues for poultry fanciers
  
• Danny Southcott on ‘Colourful Gimpels’
  
• PIGEONS AT WAR by John Elsdon
  
• Novice at Dove House - Timely advice from Derek Forder
  
• CONTINENTAL CHATTER . . . More from Dennis Ison on the European scene
  
• Return of a popular feature . . . Federation Tip Top Fancier
  
• CHRIS PARKER reports from Bolton & District Poultry Club Show
  
• Jack Prescott is still Flying High
  
• National Pigeon Association Management Committee Minutes
  plus List of Breed Clubs
  
• Domestic Flights - News and pictures from Jim Mullan
  
• Ladies to the fore at the recent Stafford Show
  
• POULTRY DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC CHART
  
• THE OVALTINE BIRDS. Tony Grinsill remembers the Brown Leghorns which featured in the bedtime drink adverts
  
• NEAR & FAR . . . John Surridge with more food for thought
  
• The Crowned Heads of the Poultry Kingdom

Plus our regular features:

• Club News from the different pigeon breed societies
• POULTRY SHOWTIME. When, where, and how to enter poultry shows
• CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs listed with contact details
  
• BREEDERS CARDS with numerous birds for sale

. . . AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

NEXT MONTH . . . Start of the Spring Show where ‘early birds’ show promise

plus many reports and pictures from pigeon and poultry shows around the country

• Pigeon Circovirus - An in-depth look by Avian Biotech
• An Introduction to fancy pigeons by Rod Wright
• Poultry Talk - David Bland warns about Newcastle Disease
• Special report from the Northern Championship Poultry Show
• Tom's Travels - another visit to a prominent Moderna fancier by Tom Crane
• Derek Forder opens the door for novices at Dove House
• Continental Chatter - more from Dennis Ison on the European scene
• Scottish Fantail Club - results in Fanfayre
• Chris Parker is North of the Border at the Scottish National Poultry Show
• More egg recipes - continuing this popular series with David Bland
• Flying High with Jack Prescott
• Show Rollers - by Jeff Davies, Northern Roller Club Chairman
• Araucanas and the Prince of Breeders - the increasing popularity of coloured eggs and how and when they first appeared
• A family of pigeons. Doug McClary traces his winning line back to 1963
• Meet the fanciers. Tony Grinsill visits a couple of enthusiastic poultry keepers
• Near & Far . . . John Surridge surveys the fancy pigeon scene

Plus our regular features:

• Club News from the different pigeon breed societies
• POULTRY SHOWTIME. When, where, and how to enter poultry shows
• CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs listed with contact details

. . . AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

NEXT MONTH . . . LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SPRING SHOWS WITH NEWS FROM BREEDERS OF THEIR EARLY HATCHES

Reports and pictures from pigeon and poultry shows around the country.

• The Spanish Puzzle answered – Painted Pigeons
  
• John Surridge keeps abreast of things in Near and Far
  
• Beak Trimming and Crowing Hens – among other things. SEE POULTRY TALK
  
• WHERE MODENAS REALLY MATTER. News from home and USA
  
• UKs biggest Old English Game Show. Special feature from Carlisle
  
• The Shed door for Novices is still open at Dove House
  
• Northern Roller Show – Report and colour pictures
  
• MIKE HENSON reports from Driffield Poultry Show
  
• From Brugge: UK fanciers give their own views on this Continental event
  
• Fantails at Stafford. Read Nigel Wycherley in FANFAYRE
  
• CONTINENTAL CHATTER by Dennis Ison
  
• ‘What’s Cooking’ – More Egg Recipes from David Bland
  
• ROSECOMBS. A look back to the early days of this interesting breed
  
• A trip down memory lane by Jack Prescott
• Things to expect when breeding bantams

Plus our regular features:

• Club News. Pigeon Post
• POULTRY SHOWTIME. When, where, and how to enter the Spring poultry shows
• CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs listed with contact details
• BREEDERS CARDS WHERE DOZENS OF FANCIERS PUBLICISE THEIR BREEDS

Plus Visits and Show Reports . . . AND THERE’S MORE

NEXT MONTH . . . Two great Poultry Shows . . . the Northern Championship at Myerscough and the Scottish Championship Show at Perth

Feathered World - January 2003
in this month's issue

TWO GREAT FEATURES:

• BPSS Pigeon Show at Doncaster and The Federation Show at Stafford
  – Poultry and Pigeons in full colour
  Special Reports from Federation Annual Show at
• Bristol
• MODENA MATTERS – 2002 Trophy winners
  
• Not just for Novices – Derek Forder at Dove House
  
• Incubation and associated problems. David Bland in Poultry Talk
  
• Check out David Bland’s SPR web site: www.sprcentre.co.uk
  
• FANTAILS are well catered for in FANFAYRE
  
• David Bland in the Kitchen: More Egg Recipes
  
• Feeding for Profit. Results from Research and Development
  
• Hugh Flyers with Jack Prescott
  
• More from Jack on his web site: www.tipplers.com/jack
  
• Legs and toes: timely advice

Plus our regular features:

• Club News from the different pigeon breed societies
  
• LOOKING TO BUY FANCY PIGEONS? –
  then check out BREEDERS CARDS in next issue
  
• National Pigeon Association Ballot Results
  
• Nature’s Natural Selection. Richard Chuck on his Capuchines (and others)
  
• POULTRY SHOWTIME. When, where, and how to enter the poultry shows
  
• CLUB REGISTER. Over 60 pigeon clubs listed with contact details

AND THERE’S MORE, MUCH MORE

NEXT MONTH . . . The Carlisle Old English Game Show – Report and pictures
MORE FROM STAFFORD AND DONCASTER SHOWS –
plus many reports and pictures from
pigeon and poultry shows around the country