Cage & Aviary Birds | 4th March 2026
DEFRA again… and a heads-up from the latest critical meeting with the NCA. Shock, horror, the bureaucrats sounded quite receptive to the strong arguments put by our well-advised representatives. We report that two killer issues for bird gatherings – risk assessments and vet requirements – are to be reappraised. Cautiously, we can be optimistic - but there may be more twists and turns in the race. And we also have a handy point-by-point comparison chart which shows the differences between the types of bird-gathering licence. It’s miles clearer than anything DEFRA have come up with! Then back in the real world we learn how an expert aviculturist hand-reared Bali mynas, gen up on keeping violet-eared waxbills, and cover the bases on budgies, Borders, Fifes, Bengalise and birdrooms.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Cage & Aviary Birds 4th March 2026.