Cage & Aviary Birds Magazine

05 November, 2025

An ideal choice for a mixed aviary, the bobwhite quail from the States is just as lively and easy to keep as any of its familiar relatives such as the CPQ. In its wild range it leads an eventful life, being the No 1 gamebird target for hunters… which means it’s fiercely conserved! It’s a fascinating species with a host of characterful cousins, which we think deserve to be better known here. Otherwise, we focus on shows, with a judge’s eye view of the Scottish National and another one of why you should become a judge, and how to set about it. Also: better canary breeding, the Gloster’s show history, a softbill roundup and a birdman’s take on Scandinavia! And let’s not forget a classic DEFRA flu announcement...