Z E B R A T I M E S. MAY 2018 Volume 35 Issue 5. The official publication of South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society Inc.

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1 Z E B R A T I M E S MAY 2018 Volume 35 Issue 5 The official publication of South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society Inc.

2 All correspondence addressed to: The Secretary, 3 Kerr Place, Gympie, Qld jag@spiderweb.com.au Any articles, stories, pictures, upcoming events etc. Please send to The Editor, 6 Kookaburra Place, Doolandella Q 4077 Home k007kmw@hotmail.com Work kymmbinstall@bigpond.com President Tim Hartung Vice President Paul Williams Secretary Jenny Stolberg Treasurer Jenny Stolberg Minutes Secretary Geoff Stolberg Show Manager Geoff Stolberg Show Secretary Ring Steward John Pettigrew Federation Liaison Officer Tim Hartung Historian/Librarian Kym Williams Editor Kym Williams Committee Members John McMahon, Peter James, Steve Simjanovic SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions fall due 1st January each year. Members joining through the year shall pay $2 for each month remaining in the calendar year, plus $1 admin fee. Full Membership $25.00 per annum Family Membership $25.00 per annum Junior Membership (17years & under) $12.50 per annum Associate Membership $10.00 per annum Associate Membership entitled to a 2nd member of a Family Membership ONLY (no voting rights) South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society Inc. reserves all rights to Zebra Times. Material may be printed with the permission of the society. Articles produced will state; The following article was reproduced from Zebra Times, the official publication of The South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society. Material in Zebra Times may not reflect the views of the Society. The Editor reserves the right to exercise normal editorial responsibility in regard to publishing any material submitted for inclusion in Zebra Times. Cover Drawing By Carolyn Mudge Page 2

3 SEQZFS Inc. Calendar for 2018 At the April meeting it was decided due to club activities over the next couple months we would not be holding a general meeting in May or June 18. Our next general meeting will be at our Annual Show in July. MONTH EVENT TABLE SHOW VENUE MAY 20th JUNE 20th JULY 15th AUGUST 19th SEPTEMBER 16th OCTOBER 21st If you can assist with birds for the display, sale or manning please let Tim know. Mob: SEQZFS Inc. Display / Sale see details on back page IPSWICH BIRD SPECTACULAR ANNUAL SHOW & General Meeting FED SELECTION Club Meeting & TBC SALE DAY White Series QFS May Sale Morningside Ipswich Showgrounds Strathpine Gympie TBA Cashmere NOVEMBER 18th Tombola & Club Meeting Grey & Fawn Maryborough DECEMBER 9th Christmas Party TBC GYMPIE SEQZFS Inc. FUNDRAISER 2018 Thursday 26th JULY Please let Geoff & Jenny know asap if you can help. We require 2 people from our club pretty please!!!! Page 3

4 From the Presidents Desk It is with much please I announce that we are now incorporated and will be known as South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society Inc (SEQZFS Inc). It has taken sometime for me to get this sorted but it is now finally done. The club adopted the model rules of Incorporation so you probably won t notice any change but there will be some loose ends the committee will tidy up in regards to the club rules to ensure we meet the incorporation guidelines; were are 99% there anyway. As part of becoming Incorporated I MUST inform you that your membership with The South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society will automatically roll over to South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society Inc. The clubs year end will remain unchanged at 31st December. Should you NOT wish your membership to continue with South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society Inc please notify Jenny, club Secretary, immediately. I MUST also inform you that the club maintains public liability insurance through the Canary & Caged Bird Federation. *** A copy of the Incorporation rules is available to any member upon request. Our April meeting in Toowoomba saw the usual roll up of members who put on a large showing for our Table Show. There was a good range of birds and colours on show which provided a good talking point. Thanks to all those who attended on the day with special mention to Robbie March. Geoff & Jenny made birds available to members that they had bought back from their recent trip to WA. At the April meeting it was decided due to club activities over the next couple months we would not be holding a general meeting. Our next general meeting will be at our Annual Show in July. May 20th will see us join the QFS Sale Day with a display/show of Zebra Finch mutations under a marquee. We will be encouraging the public to participate by giving them the opportunity to select the Best Pair on the day with a prize of a bag of seed, kindly donated by John Pettigrew. The club has also booked a sales table for members to sell their excess ZEBRA FINCHES ONLY. If you can assist with birds for the display, sale or manning please let the me know. June 10th will see us fly the flag at the Ipswich Bird Spectacular. Once again this is a great opportunity for members to participate in Qld s largest Bird Show alongside Canaries, Budgies, Parrots, doves and quail. There will also be the usual sales section with many vendors and trades, including a plant stall, in attendance. Mark this day on your calendar as a day out with the family and support your club. Don t forget to checkout our update Page 4

5 Minutes for the SEQZFS Inc 15 April 2018 General Meeting The meeting was held at the Toowoomba residence of Tim and Kim Hartung. Members were treated to morning tea and a tour of Tim s aviaries, including a new one having three individual flights. This was followed by the table show with a good attendance of 19 birds. After the table show and discussion, a lovely barbeque lunch was enjoyed. Welcome...President Tim Hartung opened the meeting at 1305hrs and welcomed all members. Thanks were extended to all members who travelled to the meeting. Members gave a vote of thanks to Tim and Kim for their hospitality. Apologies---Paul and Kym Williams, and Duane and James Castle. Attendance as per attendance book. 7 The minutes of the previous meeting were published in the March 2018 Zebra Times and approval as a true record of that meeting was requested. Moved John McMahon Seconded --- Peter James Carried. Business arising from the minutes President Tim Hartung advised that the Incorporation Certificate had arrived with effect from 29/03/19. Minimal changes would occur in relation to the club s functioning. The model rules had been adopted for simplicity and some restructuring of Club Rules would have to be undertaken and Tim would work on those Club Rules. The purchase of a Common Seal was also required. Tim Hartung explained that the club had current and past Life Members and these members needed to be acknowledged under the new club title. Motion...Tim Hartung moved, seconded Rob March, that Life Memberships existing under the SEQZFS name will be honoured under SEQZFS Inc as ordinary members with permanent exemption from annual fees. All in favour...passed. Secretaries Report Inwards Corro---- membership enquiries; LMZFS Newsletter by ; QFS magazine; QFS Rules for Bird Sale in May; Grafton Bird Show schedule; message from Mark Moddejongen re black zebras for sale; Sausage Sizzle confirmation form for April 26 from Bunnings; query from John Pettigrew re member Noel Farthing receiving ZT each month; trophy from Show Secretary for the Ipswich Spectacular. Outwards Corro---- to QFS re-joining their Bird Sale for our Pairs Show; answers to all relevant s above; to Ring Steward for a Ring report for the April meeting; ZT ed to all financial members; posted Zebra Finch Standard booklet to member Mark Mussared as requested. Moved Kim Hartung Seconded Peter James Carried Treasurer s Report For 1 March 2018 To 31 March 2018 full copy of report available on asking The treasurer, Jenny Stolberg, advised that $50.00 petty cash would be required for the April 26 sausage sizzle at Bunnings, Gympie. Jenny also requested permission to roll over an extra $ into the term deposit as it was due for re-investment and would mature well in time for Fed 19. All members approved. Moved by the treasurer Jenny Stolberg Seconded ---John McMahon Carried Page 5

6 Reports [1] Ring Steward---The club currently possesses 180 closed rings and 360 split rings as ed from John Pettigrew to Jenny Stolberg. [2] Historian/Librarian---Nil. [3] Editors report---nil. [4] Website---Tim Hartung advised that Rebecca Mason had updated the website. [5] Fed Liaison---Tim Hartung advised that he had been accepted as one of the Fed 18 judges. [6] WA Young Bird Show...Jenny Stolberg reported on a recent trip to Perth where Geoff Stolberg participated in the judging of the WA YBS with Harry Doven, Neil Creighton and Joe Janissen. At the club function following the YBS, Jenny gave a presentation on the Colmar, France National Bird Show attended by herself and Geoff in December [7] Zebras in Print...Tim Hartung produced a local newspaper which had an excellent editorial on Zebra finches. Tim also gave a brief report on the Gunnedah Bird Sale [approx birds] which he had recently attended. General Business [1] 2018 Monthly Agenda...Discussion was held regarding show dates etc for The June meeting would be held at the Ipswich Bird Spectacular. ]2] Liginiac Medals/Awards...Discussion followed about our reciprocal arrangement with our sister club in France. It was decided that SEQZFS Inc would provide 2 Rosettes for Best Grey Cock and Best Grey Hen for [3] Incorporation Progress...As per Business Arising. [4] Ipswich Ag Show Zebra Section Sponsorship... had supplied a trophy as per Inwards Corro. [5] Pairs Show...Following discussion, it was agreed that a display in an outside marquee would be the best for the QFS May Sale. [6] Tombola...All members were reminded of the need for good prizes for the upcoming Tombola in Maryborough. Raffle--- John McMahon Lucky Door prize Tim Hartung Table Show... The table show was CFW Series and was judged by Tim Hartung. Class st M/W hen Jenny Stolberg, 2 nd CFW cock Jenny Stolberg, 3 rd CFW cock Rob March. Class st D/Cream hen Jenny Stolberg, 2 nd Isabel cock Jenny Stolberg, 3 rd Cream hen Jenny Stolberg. Class st Grey cock Tim Hartung, 2 nd D/B cock Tim Hartung, 3 rd Grey cock Tim Hartung. The next meeting will be at Morningside Hall. The meeting was closed at 1420hrs. Pairs Show...Following discussion, it was agreed that a display in an outside marquee would be the best for the QFS May Sale. Page 6

7 Part 2 The first birds I ever owned were Show Pen Homer Pigeons back in the early 80 s. I was very successful showing these when I was younger. Birds I own now are, Zebra Finches, Gouldians, Various Parrot finches, Bengalese, Ruddies, Orange Breasts and Bourkes parrots. I have worked in the aged care industry for the past 18 years. My favourite colour is green and I love prawns and roast lamb Famous people I have met are Ram Chandra, Wally Lewis, Greg Chapel, Brian Manix, Mal Meninga, John Farnham. Some of my favourite jobs have been working as a Roustabout in the shearing sheds, driving a bull dozer/backhoe on the Ilfracombe Shire Council and Teaching. I have a passion for true crime and crime novels My favourite present when I was a kid was a horse named Sao Biscuit. Something that is extremely important to me is I represented Qld in Indoor Cricket and Central Qld in Softball. My very proud achievement SEQZFS YOUNG BIRD SHOW 2018 RESULTS - OPEN CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD Marked White Cock Paul Williams Jenny Stolberg CFW Cock Jenny Stolberg Charcoal AC Cock Charcoal AC Hen Paul Williams Jenny Stolberg Jenny Stolberg Any Non Standard Cock Any Non Standard Hen Suck eggs Duane! Jenny Stolberg Suck eggs Duane! 2018 KAREN SORENSEN Page 7

8 YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN!! A quick decision to go to Perth, has to have been one of the most spontaneous acts we have done in a while. Geoff needs as much bird judging practice as possible to ultimately become a Nationally Accredited Judge, so the idea of going west for their Young Bird Show was too good an opportunity to pass up. It seems we are always learning during our lifetime, and sometimes we have to grasp the learning bug with both hands and go for it. We were met at the Perth airport by one of the Western Australian Zebra Finch club members, Murray, and the wonderful hospitality didn t stop until we were dropped off at the airport to travel home 5 days later. We had a wonderful few days, renewing friendships, seeing beautiful birds, and visiting Western Australian sights as well. Having 180 birds on the shelf for their YBS was a mighty effort for the 13 members present. Three other judges assisted Geoff on the day, but he was left alone many times to judge a class by himself. According to the other judges, he got it right!! He was pleased with his performance, and it goes to show you are never too old to learn a new trick. As we age, our recovery time is extended, so we took it easy for a few days on our return. Where to next?????? Jenny Stolberg ZFSWA 2018 Young Bird Show We were pleased to have Geoff Stohlberg assist with the Judging. Feedback of his judging from our senior judges was very positive. WA Young Bird Show...Jenny Stolberg reported on a recent trip to Perth where Geoff Stolberg participated in the judging of the WA YBS with Harry Doven, Neil Creighton and Joe Janissen. Neil & Geoff judging with Doug checking. Please note: Some photos & wording sourced from News from The Zebra Finch Society of WA Zeb E*News April 2018 Page 8

9 ZFSWA 2018 Young Bird Show cont Above: Some of the 180 benched Zebras Left: Annie Vakis' first show as Show Secretary after Lorry Lockyer's retirement. At the club function following the YBS, Jenny gave a presentation on the Colmar, France National Bird Show attended by herself and Geoff in December Page 9

10 Editorial. Ellis W. Thornley. It was put to me as a point "Without us the Society will be nothing" and this made me think what 'Does' make a Society, A Society is made up of members who follow a line of thought, when all those thoughts are put together, you have a Society. Our Zebra Society is made up of various groups and looking at our membership I put it together this way: 1/5 -- Showman. 2/5 -- Showman and Breeders. 1/5 -- Breeders. 1/5 -- People who are really interested in the Subject. Showman: These people are totally interested in achieving top Showman of the year so that everyone remembers who they are. They are very competitive in nature. Showman and Breeders: Those are the people who make up the body of shows and Society; enter a number of birds to enjoy some competitiveness, they also spend time breeding a number birds that hold their interest. They are out to "Breed" the winning bird from their own efforts and enjoy the thrill. (I place myself in this group in case you wish to ask). Breeders: not interested in Shows but have fun breeding any or all Birds, without these people Shows would not exist, in essence they are the backbone of the Society. They are completely dedicated to their hobby. Interested People: There are many people in this group; they like receiving magazines; looking at photos and reading all they can; may have a number of birds but mainly an interest in gaining Knowledge. Without the combination of all these groups a Society will not be formed. One group can form a Society but without workers on the scene no progress will be made and soon,the Society will collapse. The workers generally belong to group 2 and do all the slogging to prepare, run and in general ensure that everyone has a great time. Group 3 provide all that is necessary for the other two groups to preform and lastly the 'Interested People' provide the general questions that keep everyone on their toes. The South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society has all these groups of people that help in all ways to form a Society, each doing a little of what pleases them and the outcome is our great Zebra Finch Society, Page 1 July 05 Page 10

11 SHOW FAULTS FOR COLOUR AND MARKINGS This paper is to be read in conjunction with the approved show standards for each of these varieties. Please remember that the images in the standard are a general guide only. The colours are not directly related to the approved colour in the written standard. It is much too hard to produce a drawing with each of the pantone numbered colours included. The tools used do not permit it. ALUMINA Markings: The cheeks and flanks have no match with any other mutation. The cheeks are Light Tan and the flanks are Fawnish Tan. Both are paler and less depth in the phaeomelanin than any other mutation. The approved colour of the cheeks of both Cream backed and CFW is Pale Orange. The original mutation from which the Alumina standard was prepared were in a tonal range unique to this variety. Body colour: The intention with this mutation was to preserve the pale body colour, hence, Polished Aluminium. Faults are often too dark (approaching the breast plate of Silver); occasionally too light. Anecdotally some birds have two-tone wings, unacceptable. When preparing the drawn standard it was not possible to demonstrate the fine horizontal stress lines that are seen on both the wings and the upperparts. Please note the approved Show Faults in the Standard. Head and Body do not show the flecking that is unique to this variety. And Excess colour, e.g. cockbird markings too dark. CREAMBACKED Markings: The phaeomelanin markings must be consistent with the CFW standard. The eumelanin markings are to be fawn. Not grey range colour. Note the approved colour is the same as the body colour of a Fawn. It is NOT the colour of a breastbar on a Fawn cockbird. Body colour: The intention with this mutation is to preserve the rich cream body colour to ensure sufficient contrast with the white belly. Note that there is a delicate balance between strengthening the body colour and getting too much colour in the markings. Do not allow one to dominate the other. Look at the big picture. Do not allow a preference for either to be foremost at the expense of the other. Underparts to be white. NB the cockbird s throat stripes are fawn on a white background. A desirable feature, not often seen now, is white cheeks on the hen. The lack of this feature does not attract a heavy penalty due to its rarity. The upperparts must not be uneven in colour. Page 11

12 CHESTNUT FLANKED WHITE Markings: All markings are diluted on this variety but must be diluted consistently. There should be a significant gap between the markings of CFW and those of Marked White. Check markings carefully. Do not confuse pale grey markings with fawn markings. Look at all eumelanin markings to make a judgment. If any marking is too strong in colour it s classification must be considered. Body colour: The body colour must be white. No darker than off-white. The head and nape of some younger birds is often suffused with grey. That is a show fault. SLATE Markings: All phaeomelanin markings should be full colour. Eumelanin markings are diluted to dark grey. Body colour: There have been various shades of Slate over the years but the darker tones have been adopted. The mealing creates a bluish tone, particularly in the back and wing coverts, and accounts for the earlier name of Normal Blue. The Standard says mealing desirable. The absence of mealing is acceptable but not preferred. A demonstration of mealing is to be given. NB Beige alone is the only other variety where mealing could/should be present. BEIGE Markings: All phaeomelanin markings should be full colour. Eumelanin markings are diluted to light brown. Body colour: There have been various shades of Beige over the years but the darker tones have been adopted. The mealing is not common in Beige but should be looked for. The Standard says mealing desirable. The absence of mealing is acceptable but not preferred. Photo sourced from SEQZFS Inc. website written by Ken Glasson Page 12

13 On Saturday 12 th May Paul & I attended the Marburg Ag Show with entries in the Finch Section of the show. It has been my intention to show more regularly at these ag. shows to promote the Zebra Finch & SEQZFS Inc.but time gets away on you.we benched a selection of birds across all colours we breed to put on a reasonable display for the public. In all there were 59 finch entries; 29 Zebs, 13 Natives, 10 Foreign, 2 Bengalese (hybrids) and 5 prs, judged by John Albert. I was fortunate to win Champion Zebra with a Fawn Hen which also took Best Finch Hen and Reserve Champion Finch. Grand Champion Finch was a Red Faced Pytillia. It was a great day shared with fellow aviculturists who put on a good selection of birds across all sections; finches made up approx. 25% of the total entries. I was asked to steward for Terry White who judged the Budgie & Canary sections and found this a great experience. As usual these country shows are a great opportunity to show case our hobby to the general public. I must thank Paul for also supporting this event, though he was beaten by a better bird Finch section I was fortunate to win Champion Zebra with a Fawn Hen which also took Best Finch Hen and Reserve Champion Finch. Well done Tim & Paul Page 13

14 On Saturday 12th May, Tim & I attended the Marburg Show. We entered about 20 Zebra Finches in their Bird Show. We thought it would be a good opportunity to show our favorite little bird, and hopefully maybe encourage someone to show some interest in coming to our Shows. The day was terrific with awesome weather. We had a great time talking amongst our fellow bird breeders, be they Parrots, Budgies, Finches or Canaries. I was assigned the job of being involved with the judging of the Budgies and Canaries. This is the best way that you can learn about the different varieties of these birds and what to look for. I was surprised at the different classes the Canaries have but was used to the Budgie classes. At the end of the judging our President came away with Best Zebra Finch of Show with a Fawn Hen. Tim s Fawn Hen was also judged as Reserve Champion Finch of Show The day was excellent with a lot of fun between all the different breeders. It was great to make new friends and catch up with old ones. We plan to try and attend more of the Ag Shows throughout the year as they really are a lot of fun. We will put the dates of the up-coming shows in future ZT issues FYI!!! If you would prefer, ring Tim or myself and we should be able to help you out. Paul Williams Please look for your Ag Show Brochure attachment to May ZT this month... Page 14

15 SALES SECTION Items available at General Meetings or posted upon request. Back issues of Zebra Times subject to availability. COST + POSTAGE Rings - Registered Closed (10) $3.50 $ Coloured Split (10) $3.00 $3.50 Zebra Finch Standard NEW $20.00 POA Colour Reference Guide $3.00 POA Club Polo Shirt $35.00 POA Club Jacket NEW $45.00 POA Club Cap $12.50 POA Club Badge NEW $5.00 POA ABN: Specialist supplier to enthusiasts & breeders of Finches Canaries Budgerigars P O BOX 385, ARCHERFIELD, QLD, 4108 PH/FX : WH : MB : info@wildlifesupplies.com.au Web : Office hours 8am 6pm or by appointment Payment Option Bendigo Bank BSB A/C Reference Your Surname Page 15

16 SEQZFS Inc. Display / Sale May 20th will see us join the QFS Sale Day with a display/show of Zebra Finch mutations under a marquee. We will be encouraging the public to participate by giving them the opportunity to select the Best Pair on the day with a prize of a bag of seed, kindly donated by John Pettigrew. The club has also booked a sales table for members to sell their excess ZEBRA FINCHES ONLY. If you can assist with birds for the display, sale or manning please let Tim know. Date: Sunday 20th May 2018 Venue: Cnr Wynnum and Thynne Roads, Morningside QLD Time: 9.30 am to 11.30am Come visit the SEQZFS Display at the QFS Sale Please look for your Ipswich Bird Spectacular schedule attachment to May ZT this month... Upcoming: Ipswich Bird Spectacular The Largest Championship Bird Show in Queensland Sunday 10th June 2018 Main Exhibition Pavilion, Ipswich Show Ground, Warwick Road, Ipswich QLD SEQZFS will be attending the Show in conjunction with all Bird Clubs. Admission fee is $3 per person or $5 for a couple. Under 16 free.