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Feathered World,
DECEMBER 2005
Contents . . . .
- News, opinions and updates on Avian Influenza Virus
- Mating Jacobins by Clint Robertson, Canada
- Derek Forder visits Irish pigeon fancier Jason Coogan
- John Surridge takes an objective look at topical issues in Near and Far
- Fanfayre: Gary McGowan tells of his Fantail imports from USA
- Word from Down Under - Doug McClary looks forward to Christmas in Australia
- David Bland has some seasonal advice for poultry keepers start reading this now
- From Germany: Mick Bassett reports from his local pigeon shows
- Egremont Silver Jubilee Anniversary is covered by John Bragg
- Reports and pictures from some of the final poultry and pigeon shows before closure due to AIV
- Derek Goodwin continues his Walk on the Wild Side
- Oxford or Carlisle Old English Game - Dr. Joseph Batty discusses the different merits of each
- Jeremy Hobson spends a day in the company of Poultry correspondent David Bland
- 'On the One Hand . . .' Both sides of current topics are discussed by Alan Roscoe start reading this article now
- News from the Poultry Club Council
Plus all our regular features:
Around the Clubs - News from UK Pigeon Clubs
Breeders Cards - Over sixty different fanciers list their specialist breeds
Club Register - Why not contact your local or specialist breed club?
Feathered World,
NOVEMBER 2005
Contents . . . .
- AVIAN FLU - Are the restrictions too severe? Poultry are classified as High Risk, Pigeons Medium Risk
- (Pigeons later downgraded to Low Risk)
- Advice for Poultry and Pigeon fanciers on how to protect your birds read this now
- David Bland on Winter Management of poultry flocks
- Eye Colour in Old English Game and Modern Game by Dr. Joseph Batty
- The Porcelain Ice Pigeon - in Resurrection, by Danny Southcott
- German Brief . . . Mick Bassett reports from the Continent where some pigeon shows are still taking place
- Derek Forder has Advice for Novice Pigeon Fanciers
- Continental Chatter by Denis Ison
- Keep or Cull by Canadian Jacobin fancier Clint Robertson
- Mick Bassett has News and Pictures from Germany
- Loft Visits Around the World - New series by Jim Mullan read this now
- Special feature on Ribble Valley Poultry Show
- Chris Parker visits Northumberland & Durham Bantam Show
- Nigel Wycherley has some Ponderisms in Fanfayre
- Modena Matters are covered by Tom Crane
- Near and Far John Surridge on pigeon topics
- Jeremy Hobson is of the opinion that 'Feeding Matters'
- Results from the early Autumn Pigeon and Poultry Shows
- Joan Barry has pictures from recent poultry events
- Indian Fantail Notes and pictures from Mal Watts
Plus all regular features including Pigeon Post and Club News
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Feathered World,
OCTOBER 2005
Another bumper edition covering Pigeon and Poultry Shows across the country.
This month - More pages . More colour pictures
Contents . . . .
- Autumn comes early to Oswestry - Report and pictures from Poultry Club Voucher Show
- On the One Hand . . . Alan Roscoe looks at both sides of current pigeon topics
- Chris Parker visits a Trio of North West Gems
- Nigel Wycherley delights in his Fantail imports whilst John Bragg concentrates on Show Time Start reading this article now
- 'Who will win the Supreme Modena title?' asks John Ross
- Jacobin activities are covered by John Postill
Mick Bassett has more on German pigeon breeds - Purchasing Bantams and getting them home. Sound advice from Jeremy Hobson
- Official News from the National Pigeon Association
- The Archangel and Gimpel Scene, Danny Southcott responds to previous articles
- Report from The Poultry Club Council Meeting
NPA Representitives at Championship Shows - Seasonal advice from David Bland in Poultry Talk
- Derek Goodwin is still Walking on the Wild Side
- Avian Influenza - DEFRA supports EU efforts to track virus
- Controversy over Birmingham Roller Standard - fanciers respond
- Genetically Modified Crops. 'What do we know?' asks John Surridge Start reading this article now
- Autumn Showtime. Fanciers' guide to forthcoming events
- German Brief by Mick Bassett on the Euro scene
- Breeders Cards. Over 60 breeders and the birds they keep and sell
Monthly pigeon news covered in Around the Clubs
Show Results and pictures from around the country keeps in touch with the winners
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Feathered World,
SEPTEMBER 2005
Contents . . . .
- SHOW REPORT SPECIAL - More pages, more colour pictures
- Reports with over 100 pictures from Summer Shows in the UK
- Judging in Australia - two top British pigeon judges report from Down Under
- Avian Influenza Virus. David Bland highlights the REAL FACTS Read this now
- Tom Crane looks forward to the autumn show season in MODENA MATTERS
- Fantails are covered by Nigel Wycherley at the Summer Show and includes a not-to-be-missed article by John Bragg: Why should I exhibit my birds? Start reading this now
- Croppers and Pouters at the Australia National Show
- GERMAN BRIEF. Mick Bassett catches up on news from Europe
- Derek Forder is still advising Novices at Dove House
- Continuing his series, Jeremy Hobson discusses Bantam Housing
- More from Derek Goodwin 'On the Wild Side'
- Indian Fantails are covered in 'Around the Clubs' as well as Rollers, Barbs, Carriers and Scandaroons.
- Dennis Ison reports on some of the rare pigeon breeds
- News of forthcoming shows for both Fancy Pigeons and Poultry
Next month: Alan Roscoe is back with 'On the one hand'
Topical news from John Surridge in 'Near & Far'
Plus reports and pictures from the early autumn shows
Keep in touch with the feathered fancies with Feathered World
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Feathered World
AUGUST 2005
Contents . . . .
- Bumper Show edition - More pages - 150 pictures, many in colour, from the Summer shows
- Avian Influenza - welfare update
- Newcastle Disease and other poultry problems. Advice from David Bland
- Near and Far - topical pigeon news from John Surridge
- Alan Roscoe, Past NPA Chairman, looks at two sides of pigeon matters read this now
- Poultry and Pigeons at Nantwich Show. Special illustrated feature
- News and pictures from the Great Yorkshire Show
- Driffield Show
- North West & North Wales Show
- Royal Cornwall Show
- Derbyshire County Show
- Tendring Show
- Plymouth Fancy Pigeon Club
- Royal Highland Show
- Royal Welsh Show
- Cumberland Show
- Modena Matters - Tom Crane visits a new Modena man's lofts
- Fanfayre - Martin Adair on the finer points of show preparation - read this now
- What are Bantams and which to choose. Jeremy Hobson continues his series for beginners
- 'On the Wild Side'. Derek Goodwin on pigeon matters
- German Pigeon Breeds - Listed and illustrated by Mick Bassett
- Novice at Dove House. Derek Forder visits an Irish pigeon fancier
- National Pigeon Association Minutes
John Elsdon has a 'Fairy Tale' to tell - Weaning Young Jacobins. Canadian Master Breeder continues his series
- Life Down Under - Doug McClary in Australia
- Autumn Showtime . . . what's happening and where
Plus our regular features: Around the Clubs - Breeders Cards - Club Register - Pigeon Post - Show Results from events up and down the country
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JULY 2005
Contents . . . .
- Summer Showtime Special:
Eight pages of colour pictures from the Shows - Reports from Cheshire County Show
- Three Counties Show
- Plymouuth Rock Club
- Royal Cornwall Show
- County Antrim
- Sandringham
- Northumberland
- Derby County
- Leicestershire Show
- Surrey County and more - many with pictures
- John Elsdon meets a real live Nun and makes a royal connection at Sandringham Read this now
- John Surridge has topical news in 'Near and Far
- Poultry Talk covers Housing, Fencing and Feeding
- Mookees on the increase - Read what Dennis Ison has to say
- Mick Bassett takes a close look at the LachschŸnner (German Faverolles)
- The Use and Management of Feeders. By Canadian Jacobin fancier Clint Robertson
- ThŸringer Pigeons by Mick Bassett
- Jeremy Hobson asks: 'Why Keep Bantams?'
- 'What this great hobby means to me.' Nigel Wycherley introduces Mike McAtee, of Fantail fame, from USA
- More Continental Chatter from Dennis Ison Read this now
- Letter from Germany posted by Mick Bassett
- What's on and where - Summer Showtime Calendar
- Fanciers express their views in Pigeon Post
- Modena Matters. Tom Crane takes a look at the Fancy 40 years ago
- Club Register. Make your acquaintance with Regional and Specialist Breed Clubs
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JUNE 2005
Contents . . . .
- A look at the Poultry Scene in New Zealand by DAVID BLAND
- Near and Far - JOHN SURRIDGE on topical pigeon matters Read this article now
- The great Preston Egg Show celebrates its 25th anniversary
- The Days of Purely British Breeds at AVICULTURA 2005
- The facts of Avian Influenza by DAVID BLAND
- Advice for Novices at Dove House by DEREK FORDER
- Summer Showtime - a seasonal guide to What's on
- Continental Chatter by Dennis Ison
- Mick Bassett on the Swiss Group of Pigeons
- Modena Matters - Tom Crane keeps in touch with the breeders
- Border Bantam Spring Show. Report and pictures by Mick Straughan
- Friends and neighbours - Mick Bassett visits German fanciers
- FANFAYRE includes pictures of Fantails in Canada
- The Dutch Bantam. Tips on breeding this very popular breed
- Grandad's Notebook - A nostalgic look back at the way things used to be
- A tabulated guide to failures with Egg Incubation
- Pigeon Post where readers express their views
- Report and pictures from Southern Counties Show Racer Society
- Around the Clubs features Indian Fantails
- Club Register. Over 50 clubs listed
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