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Following is a selection of articles that have published in many and various Budgerigar Journals around the world. Some are quite long, however they are crammed with useful information

Recessive Varieties

This article gives breeders a basic understanding of modes of inheritance in Budgerigars. 

Feather

Feather is probably the least understood aspect of breeding superior quality exhibition Budgerigars. Read this article a number of times it will give an incite into the author unique understanding a such a complex issue.

History of Budgerigars

The Budgerigar is a very interesting species, knowing a little about the birds ancient background gives a better understanding of how to progress with today's far removed exhibition type birds. Read and enjoy.

Breeding Better Budgies

The perennial question is how does one improve the budgerigars in ones aviary. Please enjoy this article and savor the simple explanations that will help you improve your birds.

 NEW Interview by Joy Borman  

This is long interview however it covers many areas of the hobby. This was recently published in 'Budgerigar World'

Buying Birds

Some hint on how to make and then get the best out of your purchases.

The Australian Scene

A short article covering the present situation of exhibition Budgerigars in Australia.

Quality in the Nest

Breeding better quality birds is not easy this article covers many of the fundamental issues that will assist you in developing a breeding program that will help move your birds forward.

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