Bird Breeders In Australia News

02/07/2024

BEAUDESERT Expo, Sunday 30th June. Another top sale!

02/07/2024

BOOK New Release 30/6/2024: 'Budgerigars, the Colour Revolution', by Don Burke. 368 pages, $35.00. Links to the publisher and other booksellers: https://au.newhollandpublishers.com/budgerigars-9781760796105.html https://www.amazon.com.au/Budgerigars-Colour-Revolution/dp/1760796107 https://www.andrewisles.com/pages/books/45285/don-burke/budgerigars-the-colour-revolution https://www.booksdirect.com.au/budgerigars-the-colour-revolution/don-burke/book_9781760796105.htm https://goodreadingmagazine.com.au/titlepage/budgerigars-the-colour-revolution/

29/05/2024

BIOSECURITY: Poultry in Victoria.

AVIAN INFLUENZA: The current situation in Victoria, Australia:
As of the latest update on 27th May 2024, avian influenza has been detected at two Victorian poultry farms.
The first infected property near Meredith has the H7N3 strain, while the second infected property near Terang has the H7N9 strain.
Both properties have been placed in quarantine, and all poultry will be safely disposed of to destroy the infection.

Movement controls are in place within restricted areas around these farms, requiring all birds to be housed or kept enclosed in cages or sheds. Contact tracing is underway to determine the source and spread of the infection.

Risk to Humans: Cases of avian influenza in humans who have direct contact with infected birds are possible, but the current risk to the public remains low.

Action: While commercial poultry farmers must follow government directions for their industry, backyard flock owners and bird keepers are urged to implement a Biosecurity Code of Practice and report any unexplained bird deaths to the Victoria Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226, press 1.
Properly cooked eggs, meat, and poultry products are safe to consume in Australia. See Vic Gov website: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/poultry-diseases

27/04/2024

Top sale in Toowoomba, Queensland. Downs Bird Breeders Association held this sale on Saturday 20th April. Their next sale will be on 25th August. Thanks to Martin Thorn from Beenleigh Bird Breeders Association for the photos.

27/04/2024

Feral pigs are the worst predator of Cassowary eggs and young chicks. They also eat everything Cassowarys can eat. There is a pig trap available in Australia that only pigs can open, called HOGGONE: https://animalcontrol.com.au/.../hoggone-mesn-feral-pig... There needs to be a serious ongoing programme at all levels of government, especially Queensland, to have all pigs destroyed in the Cassowary's entire range, including shooting, trapping, and baiting.

04/04/2024

Congratulations to all the exhibitors and winners in the Lovebird Section (Agapornis genus) at Sydney Royal Easter Show 2024.

26/03/2024

Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Zanda latirostris, saved at Perth Zoo WA. IUCN Red List: 'endangered'. aka Short-billed Black-Cockatoo.
https://www.iucnredlist.org/es/species/22684733/212974328

18/03/2024

Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome Project, University of Sydney:
https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/our-research/research-areas/veterinary-science/lorikeet-paralysis-syndrome-project.html #:~:text=Lorikeet%20Paralysis%20Syndrome%20(LPS)%20is,happening%20between%20December%20and%20February.

An alarming outbreak of Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome is escalating on the northeast coast and thousands of affected native birds are needing our urgent assistance.

05/03/2024

Vale, Jean Eckart Pattison.

Jean Eckart Pattison, known in the international avicultural community as the African Queen, passed away on 24th February 2024.
She leaves a profound legacy as a passionate advocate for African parrots and was a tireless defender of aviculture.
Jean’s unparalleled expertise and love for birds has inspired many, earning her the affectionate title of the African Queen.

Rest In Peace, Jean Pattison, author, speaker, mentor in aviculture.

14/02/2024

Night Parrot, Pezoporus occidentalis, immature bird found dead, but indicating that the species is alive and breeding in Western Australia.

14/02/2024

NEW POSTAGE STAMP ISSUE: featuring the Australian parrot genus Pezoporus with three species being depicted: the Night Parrot Pezoporus occidentalis, and the Western Ground Parrot P. wallicus flaviventris, and the Eastern Ground Parrot, P. wallicus wallicus. Note that a forth subspecies is not featured, Tasmanian Ground Parrot P. wallicus leachi. The stamps are aud$1.20 which is the postage cost for a standard letter.

Our beautiful Kyloring is now available at a post office near you! If you can’t find the Australian Ground Parrot stamps locally you can order them online at https://auspost.com.au/shop/collectables/stamp-issues/latest-stamp-issues.

10/02/2024

Aviary-breeding for conservation: Mallee Emu-wrens, Stipiturus mallee, are a species in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. The natural habitat is temperate grassland. Their numbers are threatened by habitat loss which is allowed by all levels of government. 'Aviculture is conservation-breeding.'

25/01/2024

No photography competition is complete without bird photos!

  Fancy yourself as a bit of an aspiring wildlife photographer? Or have you simply found yourself in the right place at the right time to snap some of your favourite animals pulling a funny face? How would you like to see your very own shots on the front cover of the Thylacinus for all […]

22/01/2024

"Magpie walks into a pub.." he's probably ordering a few slabs for Australia Day. https://fb.watch/pJC3hs2ETg/

20/12/2023

Western Ground Parrots, Pezoporus flaviventris, at Perth Zoo. Using artificial extraction of the s***m for storage and future aviary-breeding. Aviculture is conservation-breeding. Listed as 'Critically Endangered' under the Australian Government's EPBC Act since 2013.

12/12/2023

Troy Holmes on radio in South Australia promoting budgie-ownership - they do make the sweetest bird pets!
Link to video in text below to watch.

Thanks to FIVEaa Adelaide's Lucy Lokan and David Penberthy for hosting BCSA President Troy Holmes this morning. The interview touches on the virtues of the humble Aussie budgie, who strikes a great balance between affordability and interaction as a companion pet in a cost-of-living crisis.

Although Troy didn't appear in his budgie smugglers, he did smuggle a budgie into the studio!

Check out the video below.

https://bcsa.com.au/fiveaa-interview-dec-23/

11/12/2023

CLOSING SOON: National Finch and Softbill Census, closes Friday 15th December 2023.
Finch and Softbill keepers should add their stats to this list. The results help the NFSA and bird clubs to, for example, identify species in decline in Australian aviculture, and assist peak bodies in negotiations with governments on regulations. Participation is anonymous.
Click the image to visit the survey:

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

09/12/2023

09/12/2023

Australian Birdkeeper Magazine has a new ownership. Best wishes to the new ABK team!

Breaking News

24/11/2023

Attention: Bird keepers in Victoria

The Domestic Animal Regulations 2015, made under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, will expire on 23 November 2025. Regulations 'sunset' every 10 years, necessitating a review of current requirements to inform a new (rewritten) set of regulations.
As part of the review, Animal Welfare Victoria is asking stakeholders how current requirements may be strengthened or improved. We are seeking your views on what is working well, what may require reform, and where there are opportunities for improvement and modernisation.
The survey will be open until COB Thursday 14 December 2023.

Main topics covered by the current regulations include:
• Microchipping requirements (including licenced registries, implanters, and microchip records)
• Applicable Organisations and Dog Obedience Training Organisations
• Commercial Dogs Breeders
• Animal Sale Permits and Declared Bird Organisations
• Pet Exchange Register
• Dangerous and restricted breed dogs
• Infringements

The survey is designed for you to note where a topic is not relevant, and will skip to the next topic.
All responses to the survey are anonymous. Feedback will be used to inform policy proposals when drafting the new regulations (taking effect from 2025). Further opportunities will also be available to comment on the regulations during the review process, including consultation on a Regulatory Impact Statement.

Source:
Pets and Animal Welfare | Animal Welfare Victoria
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
475 Mickleham Road Attwood, Victoria 3049
T: 136186
[email protected]
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/domestic-animals-act

19/11/2023

The Pet Show in Sydney was on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November with a presentation of pet and aviary-bred birds by the The Parrot Breeders & Exhibitors Society NSW. See more photos on their page.

12/06/2022

ACTP's aviary-bred Spix's Macaw release day was 11th June 2022 and the first birds have now been released in Brazil.

30/05/2022

Congratulations to the Victoria team, in an excellent show by all states and zones.

Final State Totals - Congratulations to Victoria!

27/05/2022

Welcome to view the 2022 Australian National Budgerigar Council Show. This event will be live streamed and FREE to view.

Click on this link to watch live as the Show progresses. Broadcast commences 8.30 ACST on Saturday Morning 28th May.
http://youtube.com/channel/UCqOb4zIMwmHPbShehFxDeyA

You can also watch the results as they are updated here.
http://www.nationalresults.net
The 2022 ANBC Show is hosted this year by the Budgerigar Council of South Australia.

18/04/2022

Congratulations to the winners and all exhibitors for a great display promoting aviculture at the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2022.

18/04/2022

Sydney Royal Easter Show - some of the pet and aviary birds on display, promoting our hobby of aviculture.

17/04/2022

Congratulations to the winners, and all the exhibitors for another excellent show promoting our hobby.