9/16/2009

in this week's issue (September 17)

Why we love the golden-breasted waxbill.
When to remove your lovebirds' nest-box -- and why you should do it.
Leading budgerigar fancier Ray Steele looks at why you should take the exhibition plunge.
How to tell a yellow canary from a buff one.
Microchipping birds: we investigate how it's done, why it's done and whether it's worth it.
Keep cockatiels? We list the ten tasks you need to do before winter.
PLUS, don't miss our open show calendar for the rest of the show season.
ON SALE SEPTEMBER 17.