OCTOBER 2000

Australian National Pigeon Show - reports from two distinguished judges (one from UK and one from South Africa).

Full colour pictures and reports from shows in Wales, Gargrave and Keighly.

Pigeons and Poultry 'Down on the Farm' - a show with a difference.

National Pigeon Association - List of Champions for 1999 - 2000.

John Surridge suggests a shake-up of the Pigeon Fancy and has strong words on the way Standards are submitted - read 'Near and Far'.

'A Fancier's wife and Pigeon Dogsbody . . .' Memories from Mary Roscoe.

David Bland.answers some poultry queries.

DOVE HOUSE - Derek Forder looks at Hairworm infections.

Jack Prescott tells 'Tales of Yesteryear'.

Malpas and Whitechurch Poultry Club encouraging the juniors.

FANFAYRE - Nigel Wycherely brings fantail members up to date.

Dave Walters features another TIP-TOP Fancier.

MODENA MATTERS - Tom Crane in Denmark, and reports on a loft visit nearer home.

NEWS FROM PIGEON BREED CLUBS . BREEDERS CARDS.

Pigeon Post where readers air their views.

For your pigeon feed, check out Haiths web site.

THE BARB . . . A European expert traces the history of this striking pigeon.

Don Story on the Northern Show scene. FORTHCOMING EVENTS.

SETTING THE STANDARD - Jim Pearson offers his views on the West and JEFF DAVIES points the way for beginners in 'A START IN SHOW ROLLERS'.

A Rare Breed, the Spanish Gorguero, by JIM MULLEN.

Scott Sharpe reports from the Australian Pigeon Show.

POULTRY AND PIGEONS AND ROYAL LANCASHIRE SHOW as well as DENBIGH & FLINT - ALL IN FULL COLOUR..

NEAR AND FAR - John Surridge covers topical (and controversial) pigeon issues.

At the Summer Poultry Shows with Mike Henson.

Westerly Profile - Dave Walters focuses on another WoE fancier.

Topical Poultry Matters by David Bland.

Meeting of the National Pigeon Association Management Committee.

Versatile Marans - Standard Breeding.

Jack Prescott looks at BEHAVIOR and sticks his neck out on BIRMINGHAM ROLLERS.

DON STORY reports from the Northern Poultry Scene.

FANFAYRE: Establishing a stud of feeders.

MODENA MATTERS - looking forward to the NMC Show at end of October.

An Americans view of the National Peristeronic Society.

More from the Novice at Dove House.

As always - Pigeon Post, where fanciers have their say.

Details of DONCASTER and other great autumn shows.

AUGUST 2000

Six pages in full colour: Pigeons and Poultry at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Poultry at the Royal Show with Paul Kerfoot and Mike Henson at Malton..

News of the forthcoming Doncaster Millennium Show.

Pigeon Topics by John Surridge in NEAR & FAR.

National Pigeon Association Standard Changes : UK and Euro breeds.

DOVE HOUSE - Derek Forder looks at problems with ticks and mites.

Jack Prescott on Excessive High Flying.

Juniors at the Royal Norfolk Show.

Queen of the Fancy - Fanfayre by Ron Phillips, with Paul Nuttall 'Thinking about our Nesting System'.

We add a little colour to Dave Walter's Westerly Profile.

MODENA MATTERS - 'No escape from the Chicken Run' - David Iddon.

POULTRY TALK - David Bland VISITS AN OFF COLOUR GOOSE.

NEWS FROM THE PIGEON BREED CLUBS - BREEDERS CARDS.

PIGEON POST - Andy lowe has a few thoughts on Wests.

For your pigeon feed check out www.haithsbirdseeds.co.uk

The Great Chicken Run - A look at the History of poultry breeds.

DON STORY on the Northern Show Scene. FORTHCOMING SHOWS.

NPA APPROVED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW DATES

THE DRAGOON STANDARD EXPLAINED - Part 2 by Ralph White.

RUNTS AROUND by Stephen Preece. An update to the Indian Fantail Standard.

Hatching and Rearing of Chicks, plus the Importance of Minerals

Pigeons and Poultry winners in colour at Cheshire County Show and Poultry at Three Counties Show.

Special colour feature from Northern Ireland Variety Pigeon Club.

The Birmingham Roller - a little piece of history.

Pigeon Topics by John Surridge in NEAR & FAR.

Establishing a strain of Turbits, by DON WHITE, U.S.A.

DOVE HOUSE - Derek Forder traces the history of the NPA.

FLYING HIGH : Stray catching . . . Overnight flying caper.

Record Breaking Pet Show - Youngsters at Flegg High School.

TIP TOP FANCIERS. Another West of England Tumbler man comes in for scrutiny by DAVE WALTERS.

Doug McClary at the Royal Cornwall Show.

THE JUDICIOUS USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS to promote pigeon flock health.

FANFAYRE includes 'Understanding a Fantail's colour'

Natural Conditioning - An alternative method.

OLD ENGLISH GAME, Oxford v Carlisle - a comparison of standards.

MODENA MATTERS - News from the lofts.

The Great Chicken Run - A look at the History of poultry breeds.

JUNE 2000

DOVE HOUSE - Article for Beginners by David Darbyshire.

JACK PRESCOTT's column: Loft security and problems of unattended pigeons. Competition flying.

RARECOLOURS IN INDIAN FANTAILS by Mal Watts.

Top award for Exhibition Homer partnership.

Poultry winners at the Great Ottley Show.

JOHN ELSDON: Are agriculture shows on the downward trend.

TIP-TOP FANCIERS. Another West of England Tumbler man comes in for scrutiny by DAVE WALTERS.

THE JUDICIOUS USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS to promote pigeon flock health.

FANFAYRE includes ' The Kitchen Physician '.

Grapefruit Seed Extract - Cure and Disinfectant.

Origin & Development of OEG Bantams by Bill Crellin - Conclusion.

MODENA MATTERS - News from the lofts.

David Bland compares UK and Euro poultry markets.

NEWS FROM THE PIGEON BREED CLUBS.

Incubation - Ancient and Modern.

PIGEON POST - Why change something when it's working.

HOLLE HOPES - Special feature on a popular cropper.

MAY 2000

Westerly Profile - David Walters interviewed on his success with West of England Tumblers

Three Muskateers - from the Netherlands describe their visit to the U.K.

MALPAS POULTRY SHOW, full report and pictures from a major show.

More from Don White, USA on REARING OF YOUNG TURBITS,

FANTAILS - John Macallum on ' The Bull System '

Origin & development of OEG Bantams by Bill Crellin

MODENA MATTERS - News from Club Members

David Bland looks at Turkeys and Bantam Wyandottes.

Jack Prescott discusses FLIGHT and MOULT PROBLEMS and Jim Mullen looks at the MOULTING SYSTEM

NEWS FROM THE PIGEON BREED CLUBS

DOVE HOUSE - Novices and Youngsters

Selection of breeding cocks - an in-depth view from New Zealand

Sheila Holligon on ' THE FRIESLAND '

PIGEON POST : Question Answered. European news

For your pigeon feed check out www.haithsbirdseeds.co.uk

APRIL 2000

Arrival of Pigeons in Europe - A historical journey by Josep Pekanovic

Two Great Poultry Shows - Results and Pictures from Scottish National at Edinburgh as well as winners at Kendal Show

DRAGOONS: First in a series by David White

REARING YOUNG TURBITS, Don White from USA continues his series

An Everyday Tale of Country Folk - Bob Batty visits a rather unusual Poultry Show

FANFAYRE - John Bragg on the first Internet Fantail Chatroom with link up addresses

Poultry Talk - David Bland advises on feathered picking and other poultry problems

Continuing - Bill Crellin's ' The Story of Old English Game '

MODENA MATTERS - Top English Judges invited to Danish National Show

Wise words from Jack Prescott on predators

NEWS FROM THE PIGEON BREED CLUBS

DOVE HOUSE - Novices and Youngsters

More on Runts from Stephen Preece

Lots of news from the NPA including list of Championship Shows

For your pigeon feed check out www.haithsbirdseeds.co.uk

March 2000

ROLLER MILLEMIUM SHOW

Northern Championship Poultry Show at Longridge.

FANFAYRE - News and pictures from Scottish Fantail Club Millenium Show.

The Land of Higo Chabo - Chris Parker in Japan.

Continuing - Bill Crellin's ' The Story of Old English Game '.

MODENA MATTERS, From the Archives, by Rod Wright.

Poultry Talk - David Bland looks forward to Spring - with a glimpse into the past.

Some aspects of pollution by the King of the High Flyers . . .

Jack Prescott also takes a closer look at Sparrowhawks.

Late Winter Show Results, news from AROUND THE PIGEON CLUBS.

DOVE HOUSE - Novices and Youngsters.

From Spain, SHEILA HOLLIGON on SPANISH ( What Else? ).

RUNTS - Stephen Preece looks at their flying and homing abilities.

An Arab's Pigeons and his Pigeon House, by Graham Boyd.

HISTORY OF MARANS - Alan Heeks traces the origins of the breed.

February 2000

OLD ENGLISH GAME SHOW AT CARLISLE

National Federation of Tipplers and Tumblers ANNUAL SHOW

WESTERLY PROFILE - Visit to WEST breeder Frank Humphries.

FANFARE - Fantail Shows at Nottingham, Swansea and Stafford.

Continuing the story of Old English Game . . .

MODENA MATTERS, David Iddon's Championship Show Roundup.

DISEASES IN POULTRY. David Palmer summarizes his recent series.

David Bland takes a critical look at Vets and suggests a test run for your incubator.

Jack Prescott is still FLYING HIGH with his high fliers.

More news from the Winter Shows, home and abroad, plus what is happening AROUND THE PIGEON CLUBS.

Extended feature: NOVICE AT DOVE HOUSE.

As always - Pigeon Post, where fanciers have their say.

 

January 2000

MILLENNIUM SPECIAL FEATURING THREE GREAT WINTER SHOWS : Pigeons at Doncaster. Poultry at Stoneleigh. Both Pigeons and Poultry at Stafford. All in full colour.

Starting this month - The Story of English Game . . .
A series poultry fanciers will not want to miss !

French accent on English Modenas, by David Iddon.

NEAR & FAR, John Surridge on topical pigeon issues.

Westerly Profile - Dave Walters in Australia, Part 2.

Vet David Palmer on Avian Leucosis and Mareks Disease.

Current poultry matters by David Bland.

Meetings of the National Pigeon Association reported in full, including Ballot Results of Management Committee.

Danny Southcott continues his series on Colourful Gimpels.

Jack Prescott relates more ' Tales from the Allotments ' .

Doncaster and beyond - Richard Henderson on what the future holds for the pigeon fancy.

As always - Pigeon Post, where fanciers have their say and more news from the Winter Shows.

December '99

Pictures from the great Doncaster Pigeon Show.

MODENA MATTERS: Report and pictures from the National Modena Club Championship Show at Newark.

Colour Pigeon Show at Warrington - Report and Pictures.

John Surridge discusses pigeon topics of the day.

SHOW RESULTS. BREEDERS CARDS.
PIGEON CROSSWORD.

Chris Parker at the summer poultry shows.

The Federation - Dave Walters profiles an Australian pigeon fancier.

Coccidiosis in chickens - more Vet's advice from David Palmer

Poultry Talk - Topical news from David Bland.

Hints for Juveniles and Novices.

Danny Southcott continues his series on Colourful Gimpels.

More Tales from the Allotments - Jack Prescott.

Pigeon Post, where fanciers air their views.

November '99

National Homer Show, report and pictures from Mike Purdam.

Chris Parker wanders around the summer poultry tents.

Westerly Profile - Dave Walters puts another pigeon fancier under the spotlight.

Feature artical on Releasing Pigeons, by Rolph Parvin.

Coryza in Poultry - Vet's advice.

Poultry Talk - more advice and tips from David Bland.

Hints for Juveniles and Novices.

NPA Champions.

Danny Southcott continues his series on Colourful Gimpels.

More Tales from the Allotments - Jack Prescott.

Pigeon Post, where fanciers air their views.

October '99

First of a series on 'Colourful Gimpels' by Danny Southcott.

Turbit News from America.

Summer Wanderings - Reports and pictures from the Shows by CHRIS PARKER.

'MAGGOTTS IN POULTRY' by Vet David Palmer.

John Surridge SURVEYS THE PIGEON SCENE
in 'Near and Far'.

Hints for Novices and Juveniles.

Show Reports and News of Forthcoming Shows.

DAVID BLAND answers readers' poultry questions.

News from the National Pigeon Association.

COMING SOON . . .
'Releasing Pigeons' by Rolf Parvin.
Autumn Pigeon and Poultry Show Reports.

Reports and Pictures from three great shows in Wales.

'Salmonella' by Vet David Palmer.

'A Kindly Commentary' by John Elsdon.

John Surridge looks at pigeons, 'Near and Far'.

Hints for Novices and juveniles - pigeons and poultry.

Summer Show reports and news of forthcoming shows.

Belgian Loft Visit.

News from the National Pigeon Association.

Pictures and reports from the Great Yorkshire Show - Pigeons and Poultry.

Vet David Palmer on Mites in Poultry.

Near and Far - John Surridge surveys the Pigeon scene.

Flying High - Jack Prescott on his High Flyers.

Marchenero Croppers by Jim Mullen.

David Bland offers seasonal hints for Poultry keepers.

Westerly Profile - Another fancier in the spotlight.

Reports from the Summer Shows and news of forthcoming Autumn Shows.

Plus our regular Club News, Breeders' Cards and Club Register.