FEATURE


primary or “flight” wing feathers are replaced, for this reason the bird is now described as “unflighted” because it still has the flights produced when in nest feather. These flights are not replaced until the bird has its second moult the following year and then becomes a “flighted” bird. Classes are normally held for unflighted and flighted birds and for show purposes a bird is classified as unflighted in the first show season.


The Show Schedule: To understand a show schedule and complete an entry form it is essential to understand the basics regarding classification and types of feather. A typical schedule will be divided into sections for each


The age of a bird is broadly measured by the stage of development of its feathers, and this is reflected in the way a show schedule is laid out.


variety and within each section into subsections for buff feathered birds, yellow feathered birds and also various colours e.g. cinnamon or white/allied to white classes. Note that a fawn (now referred to as white in New Colours) is a combination of white and cinnamon and is included in the white classes. Within each section there will be usually separate classes for unflighted and flighted birds. Always study the


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