Clearing excess plant growth in bird enclosures reduces areas where rats may hide. In the process though, your grass gets trashed if you leave the job too late. Grass takes
Marmite ducks? These colour variations of Carolina, Aix sponsa and Fulvous Whistling Ducks, Dendrocygna bicolor, and other colour mutations are still popular, but has the boom passed? If mutations
Table manners! Sitting on the food not necessarily reccommended. What’s the state of your feed bins? Mites and mould can proliferate in warm weather if pellet and grain are not
Worming waterfowl – Is prevention better than cure? With a change in the weather to warm and wet conditions now is the time to be observant for signs of worms
Did you know it’s World Elephant Day? Critically Endangered African Forest Elephants share their dense rain forest habitat and surrounding areas with several waterfowl. In the Congo Basin you’ll
Have you ever wondered why breeders use raised cages for rearing young birds? Feather quality is essential for waterfowl and the ability to dry out and be comfortable makes all
There’s a sweet spot when you can fit a closed ring of the correct size. It may only be a few days and the age differs for each breed and
There’s no doubt that plants growing through an overhead net softens it’s appearance, but they will shorten the life if the net. Climbers such as hops, clematis and jasmine are
Clean water is really enjoyed by waterfowl. With continued high temperatures, here are tips to help waterfowl feel more comfortable: • Watch your birds and see where they choose
Who do you think you are? Ancestry of our domestic ducks comes down to just 2 species; the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and the Muscovy, pictured here. The wild
Goslings spend most of their time eating when they aren’t sleeping.
As the summer progresses, the nutritional content of the grass gets lower, so grazing birds will seek out the youngest growing shoots, often close to the pond.
Ducks moult twice a year and some of our most colourful are losing their finery. The summer moult after breeding sees the drakes taking on a less conspicuous plumage,
The BWA offers members a wide range of services and facilities to help you get more enjoyment from waterfowl.
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