Although many breeders are content to breed budgerigars just for the love
of their wonderful range of colors, the vast majority are sooner
or later drawn into the competitive world of bird shows.
There are thousands of All-Bird Shows held around the world each year
where budgies are exhibited in a separate division from the
other cage-birds. And there are special Budgerigar Shows where
hundreds, and sometimes thousands of budgerigars, are judged to
a "Standard" or "Ideal" which is usually approved by the
national society.
There are budgerigar shows all around the
An exciting feature of exhibition for the beginner is that you do not have
to compete against the long-time breeders until you have gained
experience and had some success on the show bench. In
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Each variety has its own section, such as Green Normals where the Light
Green and Grey-Green birds compete. Separate classes are
provided for cocks and hens and for young birds (which have been
banded during the current year).
The birds compete in class, section and division, with the winners being
later compared to determine the "Best In Show" awards. In the
Once you attend your first show, and have been "bitten by the budgie bug",
you can look forward to many years of exhibiting, camaraderie,
travel and excitement.
At many shows the Hospitality Suite will also offer an opportunity to ask
questions and learn from the "old-timers" and Champion breeders.
In this hobby, like most others, knowledge is the first
ingredient for success.
The premier events on the
