Cage & Aviary Birds
Going By The Book When It Comes To Finches
What’s in a name? Plenty, when you’re talking finches, says TONY EDWARDS
4 min |
September 25, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
The Starling/Gannet
GARY BRALSFORD completes his introduction to the spotless starling, a likeable songbird that packs a serious appetite! For his previous article, see the September 4 issue.
3 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
Shock Closure Of Family Bird Park
MUCH-LOVED PRINKNASH BIRD & Deer Park has closed after 11 years of battling with the landlords over land use.
1 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
Northumbrian Notes With Austin Middlemiss
All it took was the availability of one gorgeous hen and Austin’s diplomatic breeding plans for next year were overthrown. But you’d do the same if you were offered this particular hen.
5 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
I'm Betting On These New Pairings
SAM WILDES looks forward to a productive 2020 breeding season and describes some of his top pairings with potential.
3 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
Is The Classic Lizard Canary Heading Towards Extinction?
HUW EVANS identifies the threats – which are still widely underestimated – to this historic canary breed, but offers reasons for hope that a broader appreciation of the genetic issues involved will secure its successful future.
7 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
International quality Glosters: grab 'em for £1
FOR £1, YOU could be in with a chance of winning a pair of top birds from the International Gloster Breeders Association (IGBA) 2018 winners – Marnix D’Hont from Belgium and Netherlands-based Gerrit Douma.
1 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
Conservation Project Goes Green
A genetic survey of a group of captive great green macaws is playing an important part in their eventual release into their natural habitat in Costa Rica, explains DR DAVID WAUGH.
2 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
Common Setbacks In Breeding Budgerigars
Whether pairing up your birds this autumn or in the New Year, make sure you learn from CLIVE WAKEMAN’s experience of some of the things that most often go wrong.
4 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
Canaries Month By Month:
Should you stay or should you go now? BRIAN KEENAN assesses his birds before show season gets underway.
5 min |
September 18, 2019
Cage & Aviary Birds
Are Birdkeepers Really Being Priced Out?
Is a shortage of affordable (i.e. cheap) quality stock hastening the hobby’s decline? DAVE BROWN expresses some doubts.
3 min |
September 18, 2019
Wanderlust Travel Magazine
Leader Of The Pack
Having found fame in the Dynasties TV series, the painted wolves of Zimbabwe’s Pools are still fighting for survival. But, with a little help, they might be winning.
10+ min |
September 2019
Wanderlust Travel Magazine
Return Of The King: A Conservation Success Story
The resurrection of Gujarat’s lions is one of the great conservation success stories. We visit the Indian park where locals, visitors and big cats have learned to live in harmony
9 min |
June 2016
Shooting Times & Country
Buying a Labrador? Here's Everything You Need To Know
Researching a Labrador puppy's breeding, pedigree and ancestry - rather than relying on looks or hoping for luck - should help you end up with the shooting dog of your dreams, says Jeremy Hunt.
5 min |
March 30,2016
dogs & more
Joyful Times at Happy Villa Farms
Here is an animal and nature lover who surpasses all challenges to emerge a victor, holding her own sense of belonging, living a life of harmony balanced by spirituality and inner strength
6 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
Pass me the Popcorn Says the Binturong
Contrary to the skunk, this furry mammal lets off a buttery popcorn aroma to mark its territory. The binturong is full of surprises and quite a creature to uncover
3 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
Swedish Vallhund The Cow Herd
Their history dates back to the time of the Vikings making them a timeless breed with a warrior spirit. The Swedish Vallhund knows its job well and how to keep its parent happy
3 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
Loving Family Of Four
Bringing home pets during testing times is perhaps the best one can do for children undergoing emotional strain. This mother did just that, bringing back many smiles into their lives
6 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
The Enchanting Kingdom of Animals Unusual Acquaintances
A part from eating unusual food when one travels the world, what is interesting is meeting people with varied cultures and traditions.
2 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
Treat Them with Kindness, No Less
The love and affection that the world-renowned industrialist possesses for animals is hardly unknown.
1 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
A Lick on the Face
Hats off to the Uttarakhand law officials who left no stone unturned in rescuing a dog who fell into the raging waters of the Bhagirathi River.
1 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
A Kick on the Butt
A dazed horse was seen with red ‘injury and blood’ marks on its body during a Muharram procession in Dongri, Bombay, post which animal welfare activists raised an issue.
1 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
UNDER THE WEATHER 10 Tips to Keep Pets Healthy
There is so much you can do to keep your pets healthy and optimise their lifespan, let me share a few tips here.
3 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
The Green-Eyed Boy Russian Blue
They’re quite the show-stealers, stunning in steel grey/blue with emerald eyes. Read on to know more about the Archangel Blues
2 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
dogs & more
Chef Paul Noronha
He’s just settled into his role as Executive Chef of ITC Maratha, this seasoned F&B professional. Yet, it’s his role as dog dad to Shia he treasures most
1 min |
Jul-Aug 2024
Creature Companions
How To Combat Heat Stress In Dogs
Causes, symptoms, handling & Prevention
3 min |
March 2024
Creature Companions
BEAT the HEAT Summer Stress And Stressza
Ah, summer. A time of year filled with happiness, laughter, and limitless opportunities. It is a time when happiness fills our hearts as the warm sun greets our days and nature blooms in vibrant hues.
5 min |
April 2024
Creature Companions
Embracing Pet Parenthood
Chef Kunal Kapoor's Perspective on Nurturing Clean and Safe Floors for Furry Companions
2 min |
April 2024
Creature Companions
BEAT the HEAT
Essential Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe and Cool This Summer
3 min |
April 2024
Creature Companions
My Friends
The list is short, but each of them is very special to me: Noddy, Coco, Simba, Bullet, and Foxy. I miss the cats. They have all gone, leaving me full of memories. It’s like when children leave home, leaving the nest empty. Each of them is different, with very typical mannerisms. It’s like meeting different people, each unique in their own way.
2 min |