Feathered World,
December 2007

• THE BRITISH PIGEON SHOW SOCIETY at Pickering
• Chris Parker at THE NATIONAL POULTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP at Stoneleigh
• Poultry expert David Bland on topical issues
• Topical Pigeon news from John Surridge
• Lost Pigeons - Bill Burnside writes from USA
• A newcomer's views of Nottingham Show
• Pigeon Post where fanciers air their views
• Continental Chatter from Dennis Ison start reading this article now
• 'Is the Silkie Fowl a True Bantam?' asks Dr. Batty
• View from The Reddings by Peter Bryant
• A visit to Cornish Bantam Fanciers by Chris Parker
• Irish Flying & Fancy Pigeon Annual Show
• Selection for 2008 by Tony Grinsill
• Jeremy Hobson looks at Bantam Breeding: Hatching & Rearing
• Modena Matters - Tom Crane at the shows
• An amusing tale of nodding pigeons by David Bland
• Looking for new pigeon stock. Full page of listings in Breeders Cards
• Show reports and pictures from all around the UK.
• Club News - keeping up to date on breed clubs and regional societies
• Life Down Under. Doug McClary is the Limey in Oz start reading this article now
• John Postill has some Jacobin Jottings

Plus all our regular festures: -

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Feathered World,
November 2007

Contents . . . . skip show notices

All Bird Shows cancelled owing to Bird Flu - Defra revokes Licenses.
Avian Flu - the basic facts and advice from Defra

Avian Flu -

Defra lifts ban on movement of birds and restores licences for Bird Shows and Exhibitions.

Shows are now permitted subject to licence restrictions which were in force before the ban.

Unfortunately some shows have been cancelled and other postponed to a later date. Fanciers who have entered birds are advised to check with show secretaries before travelling.

• 2007 pigeon shows which may be affected by the ban
• David Bland and Chris Parker report from Ardingley
• 'Driving'. Veteran fancier Derek Goodwin on pigeon mating
• John Surridge has news and opinions from Near and Far
• What is happening to the Poultry Fancy. A thought-provoking article from Dr. Joseph Batty
• Ribble Valley Poultry Society Annual Show - Special feature
• Alan Roscoe looks at both sides of pigeon topics
• Bantams in Autumn. A seasonal despatch from Tony Grinsill
• Tumblers in England and Ireland
• Jim Mullan asks 'Where to go from here?' start reading this article now
• Gimpels and Archangels by Danny Southcott
• Jim MacCallum has report and pictures of Fantails at Egremont Club Show
• Chris Parker at West Essex Bantam Club Autumn Show
• Modena Matters. Words and pictures from Tom Crane
• Continental Chatter. Euro pigeon news from Dennis Ison start reading this article now
• Fattening Birds for Christmas . . . and more in Poultry Talk by David Bland
• Book Reviews includes Jeremy Hobson's new title
• 'Splash' colouring in pigeons explained by Robert Bennion

Plus all our usual items:

Show Results and pictures from up and down the country
Pigeon Post - fanciers air their views
Winter Showtime - Calendar of Poultry events (Defra permitting)
Club Register. Check out your breed club or local pigeon society

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Feathered World,
October 2007

Contents . . . .

• Chris Parker reports on Poultry at: Halifax Show . Crosby & Ravensworth Show . Haigh & Aspull and Blackrod Show
• The Scandaroon - Dr. Jean Hanson traces the history of this rather unusual bird start reading this article now
• Coccidosis and Bird Flu. David Bland reviews Defra's handling of the situation
• Minutes of the NPA Management Committee
• The Poultry Club of Great Britain press release
• Near and Far topics discussed by John Surridge
• News of the forthcoming Blackpool Pigeon Show
• Cornish Chat - Pat Clark covers pigeon shows in the West of England
• Going Dutch. Gary McGowan judging Fantails in Holland
• A fond farewell from the retiring NPA Secretary
• Poultry Books - more to read than has been suggested
• A Tribute to all Club Secretaries, from USA
• NPA Approved Championship Show Dates
• Learn fom the egg . . . a few helpful suggestions
• Winter Showtime - where and when for poultry exhibitors
• NPA Champions listed for 2006-07
• Modena Matters. Tom Crane delves into the archives again
• News round-up in 'Around the Clubs'
• 'Pigeons in Perspective' by Derek Goodwin, introduced by Jeff Davies
• Judging Final Plumage - where to look for the faults start reading this article now
• What you need to know, by 'Mrs Chicken', assisted by David Bland
• How long does it take? (To see to your poultry before going to work)
• Reports and pictures from pigeon and poultry shows nation-wide
• Breeders Cards. Dozens of pigeon breeders listed
• Club Register - locate your nearest pigeon club
• Reports, news and pictures of pigeon and poultry fanciers nationwide

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Feathered World,
September 2007

Contents . . . .

• Special features from two great summer shows: Bakewell and Denbigh & Flint
• Poultry Talk: David Bland advises on buying stock
• Tom Crane looks back fifty years in 'Modena Matters'
• Continental Chatter - Euro News from Dennis Ison
• Autumn Tips for Bantam Fanciers by Jeremy Hobson
• Pigeons at Reading Show - Report and pictures by Bob Glew
• Topical Pigeon News by John Surridge in 'Near and Far' start reading this article now
• Fantails are covered in 'Fanfayre' by Jim McCallum
• Bernd Wanke looks ahead to the European Jacobin Show
• The Australorp Fowl. Dr Joseph Batty traces the development of this attractive breed
• Peebles Show - Report and pictures fom Hazel Dickson
• Bill Burnside with 'Something to think about'
• 'On the one hand . . . Alan Roscoe relates his pigeon experiences start reading this article now
• The Truth About Poultry Books by Dr. Joseph Batty
• Chris Parker visits Cartmell and Denbigh & Flint Shows
• Summer Egg Show winners, including Cartmell and Peebles
• Autumn Showtime - Check out forthcoming events
• Club Register. A guide to pigeon clubs up and down the country.
• Mottles: A Colour Pattern in Poultry that has Eye-appeal
• News of Holle Croppers in Australia
• Reports and pictures from Southern Counties Flying Breeds
• Pigeons for Sale in our classified columns
  

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Feathered World,
August 2007

Contents . . . .

• Pigeons and Poultry at Malton Agricultural Show - Special feature
  
• Poultry Talk. David Bland advises on how to keep down costs start reading this article now
  
• 'Fantail with the largest tail I have ever seen' says Gary McGowan
  
• Pigeons at War. New Major Exhibition in London
  
• Our Editor finds the British Summer - in Yorkshire
  
• Plumage faults in Black Varieties of Poultry
  
• Indian Fantails pictured at Barry Kegg's lofts
  
• News from the South East in Cornish Chat
  
• Doug McClary compares life in Australia with the UK start reading this article now
  
• Jacobins among the winners at the Great Yorkshire Show
  
• Tom Crane has pictures of Tommy Elton's Modenas - Tom also looks back on the Modena column 50 years ago
  
• News from the British Pigeon Show Society
  
• Read, Listen and Learn - advice for Poultry keepers
  
• Show News includes visits to:-
  The Royal Norfolk Show
  Tendring Show
  The Great Yorkshire Show
  Derby County Show
  The Royal Highland Show
  and many others
  
• A string of wins for Philip Smedley's Ancona female
  
• Fancy Pigeons at Blackpool next January, by Andy Lowe
  
• News from The Poultry Club of Great Britain
  
• Continental Chatter - Dennis Ison on the German show scene
  
• Looking for pigeon stock? Check out 'Breeders Cards'
  
• Club Register lists over 50 pigeon clubs
  
• Showtime - Events to visit in the coming months
  
• Readers' news and views in 'Pigeon Post'

SPECIAL FEATURE
Birdwatching in Spain - view the pages now.

Next month . . .
Two great shows are featured:
Denbigh & Flint
Bakewell
Plus news and pictures from other events up and down the country

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Feathered World,
July 2007

Contents . . . .

• Cheshire County Show - Show Special featuring Poultry and Pigeons
• Common Ailments in Poultry by David Bland
• Successful Breeding. Tony Grinsill relates his expriences with pigeons Start reading this article now
• Near and Far. John Surrige keeps us abreast of topical news
• The Blackpool Show. NPA official correspondence
• Dr. Joseph Batty has helpful hints on Poultry Hygiene
• Modena Matters. News and pictures from Tom Crane Start reading this article now
  
• The Chinese Owl Club. More from Neil Jones' picture gallery
• NPA name their new Secretary
• H5N1 Concern in Europe expressed by Dutch contributor
• DEFRA - Response to the Dimmock Review
  
• On the One Hand . . . Alan Roscoe debates current issues
• NPA Draft Minutes
• Tributes to the late Ian Kay and Bill Hughes
• Report on the AGM of Europeene d'Aviculture
• Fanfayre - Jeff Batton from USA on 'Mother Nature'
• Ornamental Poultry Houses from a Bygone Age (illustrated)
• Bill Burnside, USA asks 'Who Are We?'
• Around the Clubs covers Nuns, Horseman Pouters, Indian Fantails and Jacobins
  
• More High Flying Tales from Jack Prescott
  
• Club Register - List of Pigeon Societies
  
• Show Results from the Shows including Royal Ulster, Royal Highland, Royal Cornwall, Royal Norfolk

SPECIAL FEATURE
Birdwatching in Spain - view the pages now.

Plus our regular features: Pigeon Post - readers air their views
Club Register
Show results
Sales and Wants adverts
Summer/Autumn Showtime - Forthcoming events
Plus news and pictures from fanciers nationwide
News and Views . . . Stunning pictures . . . all in this issue of Feathered World

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Feathered World,
June 2007

Contents . . . .

• Otley Agricultural Show. Special feature with report and pictures
• Loft report by Tom Crane who visits Modena man David Barraclough
• Jack Prescott's final book, High Flying Tales serialised read episode one now
• Small-scale poultry keeping. Tony Grinsill relates his own experiences
• Where to go from here? Pigeon man Jim Mullan poses the question
• 'AIV and the headless chicken' by David Bland
• Preston & District Egg Show, pictures by Chris Parker
• The Araucana Fowl - an in-depth look at this fascinating breed by Dr. Joseph Batty
• The Value of Nutrition in Breeding. Alan Bamford covers diet and vitamins
• News from the National Pigeon Association
• The Faverolles feature in Grandad's Notebook
• Tributes to three fanciers who have passed on
• Southport & District Bantam Society Egg Show
• Near and Far. John Surridge analyses recent events start reading this article now
• David Bland has advice on keeping a few hens
• Bill Burnside, USA, has a story to tell
• Indian Fantails by Mal Watts
• Chinese Owls. More pictures from the lofts of Neil Jones
• Pesticides and Wildlife by Steve Holmer, USA
• Homers in Oz. Allan Makin has news from Down Under
• Around the Clubs. News from Pigeon Societies
• Continental Chatter. Denis Ison on the Euro scene.
• Dozens of pigeon contacts in Breeders Cards
• Summer Showtime - Forthcoming shows listed

SPECIAL FEATURE
Birdwatching in Spain - view the pages now.

Plus our regular features: Pigeon Post
Club Register
Show results
Sales and Wants adverts
News and Views . . . Stunning pictures . . . all in June issue of Feathered World

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Feathered World,
May 2007

Contents . . . .

• Oswestry Show. Full report and pictures
• Let's do something before it's too late (to save the Fancy)
• Reading Pigeon Club Show - Bobby Glew reports
• David Bland checks out Dutch Poultry breeds in Holland
• The Dilemma and a Solution by Bill Burnside, USA
• Swedish fancier Karl Mattsson on Franz Schuster, Champion of the English Pouter
• From the Pen of a Country Boy. New contributor Gerald Yeomans traces his early days with pigeons start reading this article now
• Profile of a Junior Fancier. Liam G Thornton shares his school project with readers
• Reviving the Rare Breeds. Joseph Batty on the Lincolnshire Buffs
• The National Pigeon Association appeals to members to contribute their thoughts
• One the One Hand. Alan Rosco discusses the problems facing the pigeon fancy
• Near and Far. Topical pigeon matters by John Surridge
• Fanfayre - Jim MacCallum updates Fantail fanciers
• Last of the Summer Wine Egg Show. Report and pictures by Chris Parker
• Million Dollar Pigeon. A lucrative event in South Africa
• Old English Game Bantams - the early days in 'Grandad's Notebook'
• Dennis Ison has more news in Continental Chatter
• Various colours of Chinese Owls - pictures from Neil Jones' loft
• Rodent Rampage. David Bland looks at this problem start reading this article now
• Hawk and Pigeon fellowship by Bill Burnside

SPECIAL FEATURE
Birdwatching in Spain - view the pages now.

Pigeon Post . . . Readers air their views
Spring/Summer Showtime - Forthcoming events
Around the Clubs - News from various fancy pigeon societies
Club Register lists more than 50 pigeon clubs
Feathered World - Around the World:
HOLLAND . SWEDEN . AUSTRIA . AUSTRALIA . USA . SOUTH AFRICA
All these countries feature in this month's issue, not forgetting the UK
Birds and equipment for sale in Classified Adverts

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Feathered World,
April 2007

Contents . . . .

• Poultry and Pigeon Artists - Part 2 by Dr. Joseph Batty
• Blackpool Show - Fanciers express their diverse views
• English Owls. Gary Eaton on his experiences with this breed start reading this article now
• New Secretary for Chinese Owl Club
• Chris Parker at the East of England Poultry Show
• 'It seems like yesterday' by Bill Burnide, USA
• Paul Allen takes over as NPA Publicity Officer
• News from Near and Far by John Surridge
• David Bland has more down-to-earth advice for poultry fanciers
• Judging Limerick Tumblers in Ireland by Jason Coogan
• Minutes of the National Pigeon Association
• The Salmonella and Eggs Fiasco
• NPA Annual Championship Show Review
• An in-depth look at 'How a Fowl Breathes'
• Tom Crane has pictures from his travels around the shows
• Indian fantail club news - Mal Watts start reading this article now
• Showtime - when and where the shows are held
• Chambéry 2006 Modene Club Francais from Roger Guillemot and Patrick Laval
• A look at the Spanish White-faced Black Fowl
• Andy Lowe has news of forthcoming Euro Trips
• Asian Hardfeather Club Show. Report by Julia Keeling
• Plumage Colour Faults in Black varieties of Poultry
• How do they do it? Direction finding in Homing pigeons
• Fantails are covered in FANFAYRE
• Special feature - part 1: Birdwatching Paradise in Spain
• Special feature - part 2: The Changing Face of the Navarra Region of Spain
• Good Eggs - Free range v. Battery birds
• NPA Show dates
• Breeders Cards. Dozens of contacts for pigeon fanciers

SPECIAL FEATURE
Birdwatching is Spain, this month's issue has an additional two pages devoted to this feature and here in the on-line version there is additional material with extra photographs.
Birdwatching in Spain - view the pages now.

Plus our regular features - Pigeon and Poultry Show Reports NPA Club Register
Pigeon Post - where fanciers air their views
Club News from around the UK
Birds and equipment for sale in Classified Adverts

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Feathered World,
March 2007

Contents . . . .

• Poultry and Pigeon Artists - a tribute by Dr Joseph Batty
• Bird Flu Farce. Peter Siddons, NDA, NDD, presents the true facts
• NPA cancel the Blackpool Show as Secretary resigns
• Near and Far. John Surridge on topical pigeon matters
• Poultry Talk. David Bland says 'Get rearing off to a good start'
• Home-made Sex indictors for Pigeons, by Jim Mullan start reading this article now
• Tony Grinsill describes how to make a small starter loft start reading this article now
• Blackpool Show winners with a report by Andy Lowe
• On the One Hand . . . Alan Roscoe looks at two sides of the Pigeon Fancy
• Modena Matters are covered by Tom Crane
• More pictures from the National Poultry Club Show
• Continental Chatter. The Euro scene by Denis Ison
• What Fits Where? Encouragement for back-yard poultry keepers by Jeremy Hobson
• Grandad's Notebook: How to determine a fowl's age
• The changing face of nest boxes. Jim Mullan looks back over the years
• Take Five - Jim Mullan encourages pigeon fanciers to participate in a questionnaire in a bid to promote the pigeon fancy
• Fanfayre - some Random Thoughts from David Armour plus a report from the Fantail Club Show
• The Altsteirer. Mick Bassett introduces a hardy German breed of poultry
• Mick also has some fine pictures from the Europa Show at Leipzig
• Plus all our regular features: Around the Clubs - News from the regions
• Pigeon Post - Fanciers air their views
• Show results - Reports and pictures

Late News:
Defra announces the ban on international pigeon racing from Western Europe will be lifted on 1st April.
Racing will still be subject to the existing conditions on domestic races of notifying in advance, record keeping and biosecurity. There will be an additional requirement for all returning birds to be kept in isolation from other birds for seven days. Birds should also be regularly inspected for signs of disease.
More information can be found on the defra website.

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Feathered World,
February 2007

Contents . . . .

• Champion of Champions Show at Blackpool:
  National Pigeon Association Show - Report, pictures and opinions
• A week in the life of the Fancy
  The good . . . The bad . . . and the downright evil
• Carlisle Old English Game Show. Full results and pictures
• Winning birds and major results at National Poultry Club Show at Stoneleigh
• Near and Far - John Surridge on current events
• A Showman in Oz. Pigeon fancier Doug McClary on life Down Under start reading this article now
• Viva the Spanish (Pigeons) by James Mullan
• Illustrated report from the Northern Roller Club Show
• Fantail Importation by Gary McGowan
• David Bland has the latest news on AIV.
• Tom's Travels takes him to pigeon events nationwide
• Irish Flying and Fancy Pigeon Club Show
• Coping with Coccidious (Poultry and Pigeons) start reading this article now
• History of the British Nun Club by Richard Henderson
• Backyard Poultry Keeping. Encouraging advice for would-be Poultry Keepers
• Modena Matters by Tom Crane
• Incubation. David Bland covers the finer points and looks at different incubators
• Rearing the Chicks. Sound advice from Dr. Joseph Batty

Plus our regular features

Pigeon Post - reader' letters
Around the Clubs - news from pigeon societies
Breeders Cards - various pigeon breeds or sale
Show Reports from around the country

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Feathered World,
January 2007

Contents . . . .

• THE GREAT STAFFORD POULTRY SHOW. Special feature with report and pictures
• Pigeons and Poultry at Leipziz Show by Chris Parker
• Mike Knaggs' quest to vitalise colours in Tumblers, fully illustrated
• The Luck of the Irish. Jim Mullan visits Limerick Show . . . and Germany
• John Surridge tells of his hectic show schedule in 'Near and Far'
• On the One Hand . . . Forthright opinions from Alan Roscoe start reading this article now
• Stocking Densities and Hygiene in Poultry, by David Bland
• Treatment after showing - 50 years ago
• Northern Roller Club by Jeff Davies start reading this article now
• Jacobin Jottings by John Postill
• Modena Matters - Reports and pictures from Tom Crane
• Incubation Time again. Sound advice from Dr. Joseph Batty
• Jim MacCallum reports in Fantail Club News
• British Nun Club Aussie Show by Diane Vorndron
• Breeding for Head Points in Poultry
• Show Results and Pictures from around the country
• Club News includes National Tippler Union, Archangels, Saxon Swallows
• Continental Chat from Denis Ison
• Winter Showtime Calendar - where and when to visit shows

Plus our regular features - Pigeon Club Register, 'Pigeon Post' and Seasonal Show Results

Next month
Two great shows - Carlisle Game Show
The first Blackpool Fancy Pigeon Show

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