Breeding Budgies

• Some Do's and Don'ts of Budgerigar BreedingInformation of hygiene, pairing, nutrition.

• The Breeding SeasonA useful explanation of methods of making the most of the breeding season. Gives ideas and remedies for limiting infertility and setbacks in breeding.

• My Method of Bringing Up ChicksThe authors ideas of how to rear budgerigar chicks.

• Hints for BeginnersSome very useful tips on dealing with some of the problems that occur in the breeding cage.

• Feather PluckingReasons and solutions for feather plucking.

• The Weaning ProcessThe importance of the period of weaning young budgerigars.

• Preparation for BreedingHow to prepare your birds for the breeding season.

• Birds at Their Best After the MoultThe moult and its effect on the fitness of breeding pairs.

• PairingsHow to pair up your birds.

• Seeing Quality in the Nest BoxThe importance of good feeding and management in breeding and rearing of progeny.

• Pairing of Exhibition Budgerigars for ImprovementHow to achieve overall quality and uniformity in an exhibition budgerigar stud.

• Artificial InseminationAn explanation of how to continue good breeding practice into the second round.

• Preparing for the Second RoundAn explanation of how to continue good breeding through to the second round.

• Pro's and Cons of Artificial InseminationThoughts on Artificial Insemination

• An Unorthodox Method of BreedingHow to make quick improvements in your stud

• An Experiment with LightingA possible way of improving breeding results