BENGALESE FINCHES


ARTICLE BY: TONY EDWARDS


SHOW SCENE The Bengalese general show and colour standard specifies requirements for type, condition, colour, and matching of pairs. It is important to stage the birds in top condition. Even for the experienced Bengalese breeder, it can be difficult to get each member of the chosen pair in


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excellent condition for a particular show, and then to maintain it throughout a busy show season. When feathers are damaged it is best


to pull them cleanly. Tail feathers will normally take six weeks to regrow. Feather plucking is not usually an issue and Bengalese can easily be prepared


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