Information for Beginners

These pages give useful information to those just starting out in the fancy. They contain articles on buying birds, what to do and what not to do.

• A Plan for Beginners in the Fancy - Part I by Pat NorrisHow to start to build a successful budgerigar stud.

• A Plan for Beginners in the Fancy - Part II by Pat NorrisHow to continue to build a successful budgerigar stud.

• Buying a Healthy BudgerigarHow to tell a healthy budgerigar and what to look for.

• Advice for BeginnersGeneral advice for those starting in the Budgerigar fancy.

• Basic Information about Starting to Breed BudgerigarsAn explanation of how to start breeding and how to deal with breeding problems which can occur.

• The Patterns of Established StudsA explanation of the different types of studs that a Beginner to the Fancy is likely to come across.

• Helping Newcomers StaySome very useful advice on problems faced by newcomers.

• Colour for BeginnersSome very useful advice on problems faced by newcomers.

• Back to BasicsAn article designed to take the mystery out of setting up for budgerigar breeding.

• Venturing into BudgerigarsComprehensive advice for those just starting in the fancy.

• Success, and How to Improve your ChancesVery good advice on how to beat the competition.

• Give Yourself a Chance...Advice on the best way to succeed on the budgerigar scene