Z E B R A T I M E S. SEPTEMBER 2017 Volume 34 Issue 9. The official publication of The South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society

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1 Z E B R A T I M E S SEPTEMBER 2017 Volume 34 Issue 9 The official publication of The South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society

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 Karen Sorensen Ring Steward Kev Phillips Federation Liaison Officer Tim Hartung Historian/Librarian Kym Williams Editor Kym Williams Committee Members Peter James, James Castle, John McMahon Ron Watt & John Pettigrew. 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) The South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society 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 exercise normal editorial responsibility in regard to any material submitted for inclusion in Zebra Times. Cover Drawing By Carolyn Mudge publishing Page 2

3 From the Presidents Desk Well another Fed has been run and from all accounts it was another success. We managed a respectable result for the team with some great individual results. We ll done to everyone and thanks to the Stolberg s and Pettigrew s for flying the Qld Flag in the west. Plans are already underway for next years inaugural event Melbourne. It is with much sadness I inform you of the recent passing of past Club Secretary, Clive Clarke. Clive was a dedicated hard worker for the club and instrumental in establishing the Alumina mutation. I also recently received the news of the passing of ZFSA member and past President Grant Bastin. Grant was a young 54 and a true aviculturist. We were fortunate to have Grant as our very first interstate Young Bird Show Judge a few years ago. It always saddens to hear of the passing of fellow aviculturists and our thoughts are with their family during these difficult times. The warm end to winter has certainly stirred the birds into breeding with most breeders reporting an early start to the season. If you haven t paired up yet its still not too late. Some rain would be a welcome sight to really get the ball rolling. The dryer than average winter and long term dry forecast could play havoc with the breeding season; I guess time will tell. Might be worth considering some bathing or misting facilities to minimise the chances of dead in shell. Our friends down south returned from Fed to host the inaugural Bathurst Regional Avicultural Society s Zebra Finch Young Bird Show with the Orana (Dubbo) Avicultural Society. From reports it was great day with 105 birds benched and judged by Geoff Wheeler, Dubbo. Well done guys on promoting the Zebra Finch to the wider community. This month we hope to see many of you make the trek up the hill to the Downs for our monthly meeting. We ll have a post-fed discussion along with this months Table Show discussion on the White Series (Grizzle, Pied & White) and any other colour you choose to bench on the day. Don t forget our Annual Sale Day next month at the Pettigrew s. if you have any quality spare birds that members might be able to use or your chasing that something special make your way along for the day. If you re chasing something in particular put that call out and someone may be able to assist. Happy breeding.. Page 3

4 Subject: Death of past member & secretary, Clive Clarke Hi My Dad, Clive Clarke of Rochedale South, was a member as well as the secretary of the South East Qld Zebra Finch Society for quite a few years until - we don't know when for sure, but I think about 7 or 8 years ago. Just advising that he passed away last Sunday, peacefully in his sleep. He was 88. He is survived by his wife, Andre aged 87. He'd separated his birds into M/F as he couldn't continue the breeding program due to health issues, and their numbers gradually declined. Sadly, his last bird died, presumably from old-age, about a week after he went into aged care. thanks Alan Alan Clarke 24 Springfield Crescent, Daisy Hill Queensland, Australia alanclarkeau@yahoo.com Home Phone: (07) Mobile Phone: The local members who worked for the 2003 Federation Meeting and Show held in Queensland. This photo was depicted in the January 2004 Zebra Times Please help fill in names Mr & Mrs Mac Back row left : Front row left : Deon McLennan, Andrew Oakland, Jeff Graham,??, Lee??, Ellis Thornley,??, Pam McMahon, Terry Martin,??, John Pettigrew, John Ward, Peter Trow. Ray Robinson, Clive Clarke, Terry Cleal, Barry Powells, John McMahon, Stan Hickey. Thank you Ray Robinson. Alumina photo/detail sourced from SEQZFS website Page 4

5 In memory of Clive Clarke by Ray Robinson The Zebra Finch fraternity has lost another of our valued members with the passing of Clive Clarke who joined the South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society in September 1993 and was awarded Life Membership in I realise that many of the current Members would not have met him but I feel the need to mention some aspects of his many and varied achievements while he was Secretary of the South East Queensland Zebra Finch Society from January 1996 to January 2007 until the time he found it necessary to resign from the position due to other commitments on the days of our monthly meetings. Clive was a valued and most efficient Secretary during his long tenure, ever willing and able to help whoever contacted him regarding Zebra Finches and the Society in general. He recorded his own notes at each meeting, and every month provided the Editor with a well-written, informative Secretary s report. He was always a gentleman and loved a joke. In particular, I remember how he enjoyed taking a rise out of his wife Andre (in good nature of course). He always participated in the setting up and dismantling of staging for our Shows, and Federation Shows when they were held in Queensland. Clive took on the task of breeding and establishing the Alumina Zebra, one of the newer mutations at that time, and his extensive records provided proof of its genetic inheritance, for which the Zebra fanciers can be eternally grateful. He owned a small electric circular saw which he used for cutting timber and for making his own show cages, breeding cages and nest boxes for his birds. Each afternoon when he lived at Rochedale South he would scatter a large quantity of seed near the driveway in the front of his house to feed droves of wild Crested Pigeons. Many of these birds became very tame and would walk so near to him that they would surround him in their efforts to pick up the seed. In conclusion, it was an honour to have known Clive, and the Zebra Finch Clubs in Australia have lost a most efficient, very genuine and good-living man. Alumina A cock bird was bought at Living Gardens Pet Shop in Brisbane by Mr Steve Mc Millan, Narangbar Qld in late He reproduced this bird in both cock & hen form and has since passed his stock onto Mr Clive Clarke, Brisbane Qld; who has continued to develop the mutation. It is best described as a silverback, ie Cream-Back with silver on back, neck and wings. The Alumina is now accepted as a full standard by the Federation of Zebra Finch Societies of Australia. The Fawn Alumina (Opal) was accepted as a Developmental Standard in Page 5

6 Minutes for the SEQZFS 20 August 2017 General Meeting The meeting was held at the Gympie Cage Bird Club Inc clubrooms in Gympie, in conjunction with, and following, the 2017 Fed Team Selection. Welcome...President Tim Hartung opened the meeting at 1308hrs and welcomed all members. Thanks were extended to the GCBC Inc for the use of their facilities and to all SEQ members who had brought birds for the Selection. Apologies---Karen and Duane Sorensen, Kim Hartung, Peter and Judy James, Arlene Phillips. Attendance as per attendance book. (15) The minutes of the previous meeting were published in the July 2017 Zebra Times and approval as a true record of that meeting was requested. Moved Kym Williams Seconded --- Ron Watt Carried. Business arising from the minutes Nil. Secretaries Report Inwards Corro---- reciprocal club mags, LMZFS newsletter [ ]. Outwards Corro----Nil Moved Kym Williams Seconded Paul Williams Carried Treasurer s Report For 1 May 2017 To 31 May 2017 Moved by the treasurer Jenny Stolberg Seconded ---Paul Williams. Carried * A full Treasurer's Report is available upon request. Reports [1] Ring Steward---Kev Phillips reported that the club had 1010 closed rings and 140 plastic rings. Approval was requested to order SEQZFS 2018 rings. After discussion, it was agreed by all members present to order 1600 rings. [2] Historian/Librarian---Nil. [3] Editors report---nil. [4] Website---Tim Hartung reported that the website had been updated with photos of the 2017 Annual Show. [5] Fed Liaison/Judges Panel---Tim Hartung advised members that both he and John McMahon had submitted Federation re-accreditation forms for approval and ratification at Fed 17 General Meeting. Tim also advised that he would not be attending Fed 17 and that Geoff Stolberg would be deputising in his place. Judges panel member Geoff Stolberg advised that as he would be undergoing Fed Judges Training at Fed 17, he requested that the SEQZFS club FLO the WAZFS FLO to verify which classes could not be judged by Geoff. [6] Ipswich Show Paul Williams reported that he had attended a recent meeting and collected the remuneration cheque from the organisers. He also advised that Sheena De Jager-Miles is the new co-ordinator for the show. The date for next year s show is the 10 th June [7] Annual Show Member Ron Watt was presented with his Champion Novice trophy. General Business [1] Breeding Proposal Ron Watt asked if any consideration had been given to John [2] Pettigrew s recent proposal. Discussion indicated that, with Fed 17 so close, nobody had given it any thought. It was decided to assess it more fully before the end of the year. Raffle--- 1st Elly Pettigrew Lucky Door prize 3 bags of seed Winners Ron Watt, Paul Williams, Jenny Stolberg. Table Show Nil. The next meeting will be held in Toowoomba on 17 th September The meeting was closed at 1400hrs. Page 6

7 MORNING TEA FEDERATION SELECTION TEAM TALK Thank you Natalie! TIM HARTUNG & JOHN McMAHON JUDGING Page 7

8 Pictured from left to right: Elly Pettigrew, John Pettigrew, Steve Simanjovic, Paul Williams, Jenny Stolberg, Geoff Stolberg, Tim Hartung with Kiani, John McMahon, MIA: Karen & Duane Sorensen, Graham Wex Jenny is freaking out, those are our QLD birds in that box. Hope they load them soon. They are in the sun. Jenny did ask and they were moved out of the sun thankfully Page 8

9 FED show results by year WA ZFSA SEQ WAZFS (4) 236 to LMZ 232 to ZFSA 184 to SEQ 147 to ADEL WAZFS (44) 538 to LMZ 494 to ZFSA 362 to SEQ WAZFS (9) 145 to LMZ 136 to ZFSA 106 to SEQ 95 to ADEL ZFSA (78) 424 to WA 346 to LMZ 284 to SEQ 239 to ADEL WAZFS ( 7 ) 357 to ZFSA 350 to AZFS 307 to LMZ 271 to SEQ ZFSA (35) 388 to WAZFS 353 to AZFS 231 to LMZ 229 to SEQ ZFSA (92) 404 to WAZFS 312 to AZFS 243 to LMZ 236 to SEQ WAZFS (20) 342 to SEQ 322 to LMZ 257 to ZFSA 230 to ADEL WAZFS (48) 359 to SEQ 311 to ZFSA 303 to LMZ 284 to ADEL ZFSA (22) 367 to WAZFS 345 to SEQ 303 to ADEL 207 to LMZ WAZFS (16) 257 to ZFSA 241 to SEQ 228 to LMZ 205 to ADEL WAZFS (14) 282 to ZFSA 268 to SEQ 255 to LMZ 192 to ADEL WAZFS (18) 306 to ZFSA 288 to SEQ 270 to LMZ 238 to ADEL SEQZFS (28) 330 to WAZFS 302 to ZFSA 272 to LMZ 238 to ADEL ZFSA ( 59 ) 356 to WAZFS 297 to SEQ 249 to LMZ 224 to ADEL ZFSA ( 40 ) 394 to WAZFS 354 to LMZ 308 to NZFS 305 to SEQ 264 to AZFS ZFSA ( 64 ) 400 to NZFS & WAZFS 336 to SEQ 293 to LMZ 260 to VZFS ZFSA ( 59 ) 402 to NZFS 343 to WAZFS 339 to LMZ 309 to SEQ 281 to VZFS ZFSA ( 42 ) 378 to WA 336 to NZFS 304 to SEQ 302 to LMZ 255 to VZFS ZFSA ( 36 ) 379 to NZFS 343 to SEQ 322 to LMZ 279 to WA 277 to VZFS ZFSA ( 13 ) 368 to NZFS 355 to SEQ 311 to WA 290 to LMZ 268 to VZFS ZFSA ( 30 ) 382 to WAZFS 352 to NZFS 339 to SEQ 315 to LMZ 218 to VZFS 177 Team Points 2017 ZFSA 382 to WAZFS 352 to NZFS 339 to SEQ 315 to LMZ 218 to VZFS 177 Page 9

10 The rewards for our members for 12 months of hard work. From Left... Jenny Stolberg : Chestnut Flank Hen GOLD Geoff Stolberg : Dilute Blue Hen GOLD Duane Sorensen : Dark Cream Hen GOLD MANDURAH WESTERN AUSTRALIA FED 17 John Pettigrew : Grey Hen GOLD Elly Pettigrew : Fawn Cock GOLD More stories & photos next month Fed 17 Medallist Congrats Steve Simanjovic John Pettigrew & Gordon Kelly jointly won People s Choice CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!!! Page 10

11 Finch Show Cages Price List Complete Finch Show Cages With powder coated front $33 each With painted front With no front or drinker $22 each Used Show Cages available) Show Cage Fronts Plain Painted Powder Coated $30 each $16 - $25 each (when $7 each $9 each $12 each Drinkers $1 each Perches $1 for 2 Door Hinges $2 (Discount front, drinkers and/or hinges buy 10 and get 1 free) Overhaul / Repair Your Show Cage $5 to $10 each depending on condition. For example overhaul a cage in reasonable condition includes light sanding and 2 coats of paint - cost $5 plus the cost of perches, drinker and door hinge if required. To Order your Show Cages and Accessories Contact Peter James Phone proyjame@bigpond.net.au (best contact) 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 Page 11

12 WHAT IS TUMMYRITE The Science Behind a Unique Supplement Dr. Michael Evans Avian Nutritionist Applied Nutrition Pty. Ltd. INTRODUCTION This is part 1 of a series of articles on the Science behind the Tummyrite range of supplementary products for birds. Part 1 outlines the overall objectives of the Tummyrite product and its origins, and why such a product is needed for the effective care and feeding of captive birds. Sound nutrition is about adequate nutrient delivery to birds on a daily basis according to their physiological needs at the time. It is about knowing what nutrients are needed and the amount that needs to be delivered to each bird daily to maintain its health, wellbeing and reproduction. Feed ingredients we feed are a means to an end. Feed ingredients are packets of nutrients which can be combined in numerous ways to meet the bird s daily nutrient needs. Birds do have preferences for certain ingredients and this must be taken into account when choosing ingredients to be included in their daily diet. Choosing ingredients that contain components suitable for their ability to digest and assimilate nutrients from them is critical. There is a big difference between birds in the wild and birds kept in captivity. In the wild, birds forage for their food continuously on a daily basis and are selective in what they eat. In the wild, their successful survival is dependent on how well they forage in the habitat they are confined. We have limited knowledge about the feeding habits and nutrient needs of many species of birds in the wild. Also, if their habitat is destroyed, and their food source is limited, or if they are challenged by some severe disease, they may not survive or reproduce, but there is an opportunity for them to move habitat to where food and nesting sites are available and to avoid disease challenges, they have a chance to survive. What is clear, birds in captivity do not have that same opportunity to move and are completely reliant on what we give them, and they have little or no opportunity to forage for themselves and be selective. Also, when we confine birds we give them no opportunity to escape disease challenges. If we do not give our birds the correct nutrients, we give them little or no opportunity correct any nutrient deficiencies through foraging. Tummyrite was developed to assist birds in captivity to correct any significant potential nutrient deficiencies, to improve the digestibility of the food we feed to them, and to provide a means by which they can cope with potential disease challenges during captivity. To help them to develop their own natural immunity to cope with disease challenges. However, I cannot over emphasise the importance of biosecurity and quarantine in a captive environment in order to minimise disease challenges. Prevention is always better than cure. BACKGROUND Tummyrite has its origins in the development of suitable supplements for the Organic Poultry Industry. Many of the natural feed components in Tummyrite have been used very successfully in commercial organic poultry flocks for the last 12 years to improve the digestibility of major feed components, such as carbohydrates and proteins, and to assist organic poultry to cope with disease challenges. The normal veterinary medicines such as drugs and antibiotics are not available to organic poultry production because the Organic Standards forbid their use in feeds or as treatments. There are a range of natural nutritional phytogenic products which can assist birds to cope with small to medium disease challenges. Page 12

13 WARNING: Tummyrite is a nutritional supplement and NOT a medicine and is not designed to be a substitute for poor management or proper veterinary care when required. In cases of severe disease challenges bird-keepers are encouraged to contact their veterinarian immediately for proper veterinary advice. Tummyrite gives best results when used at the recommended rate and where good husbandry and management exists. It is an AID to good management NOT a replacement. WHAT IS TUMMYRITE? TUMMYRITE is a range of nutritional supplements suitable for all classes of birds and is designed with five main objectives: 1. To improve the digestibility and utilisation of the main components of the food of graniverous birds i.e. seed grains. 2. To provide some key nutrients that are not provided in many of the main feed components fed to birds. 3. Provide some components, such as herbs and yeast functional fibres which have antimicrobial and binding actions to reduce pathogen numbers and thereby reduce the disease challenge to birds. 4. To assist the birds to develop their own natural immunity against disease challenges. To enhance the bird s natural gut microflora by providing the necessary substrates for these favourable microflora to flourish. There are different TUMMYRITE products depending on the type of birds being fed. These include Finches and Softbills, Canaries, Budgerigars and Parakeets, Parrots and Lorikeets, Pigeons and Poultry. TUMMYRITE is a composite product of multi-enzymes, prebiotics, vitamins, trace minerals, organic selenium, nutritional herbs, nucleotides, yeast functional fibres, amino acids, carotenoids and a highly digestible protein with the majority of the anti-nutritional factors removed. It is included at a rate of 20g/kg of feed. TUMMYRITE +PLUS is TUMMYRITE with added Calcium and Electrolytes. This product can be used when inadequate calcium and electrolytes are being fed. It is included at a rate of 50g/kg of feed. In the next part of this series of articles, part 2, I will discuss objective 1 and the components in Tummyrite and Tummyrite +Plus that assist in improving the digestibility and utilisation of the main food components i.e. seed. ZT Oct 17 Page 13

14 SALES SECTION Items available at General Meetings or posted upon request. 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 Back issues of Zebra Times subject to availability. SEQZFS Club Raffle three winners will be drawn at our Club Christmas Party in December 17. Prize is a choice of 1 of 3 gorgeous prints. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SEQZFS RAFFLE RAFFLE $1 a ticket Payment Option Bendigo Bank BSB A/C Reference Your Surname Page 14

15 PROPOSED CALENDER FOR 2017 Note Check your latest Zebra Times for any changes. MONTH EVENT TABLE SHOW VENUE JANUARY AGM Grey Series Brisbane FEBRUARY tbc Fawn Series Gold Coast MARCH YOUNG BIRD SHOW Strathpine APRIL tbc CFW Series Maryborough MAY Pairs Show nil Gympie June 18th tbc Black Series Doolandella JULY 16th ANNUAL SHOW Strathpine AUGUST 20th FED SELECTION Gympie SEPTEMBER 17th Post Fed discussion White Series Toowoomba Details back page OCTOBER 15th tbc Sale Day Cashmere NOVEMBER 19th tbc Grey & Fawn Gold Coast DECEMBER 10th Christmas Break-up Doolandella Best male Annual show 2017 Fawn cock James Castle Page 15

16 SEPTEMBER 2017 MEETING. Venue : 11 Neville Street, Meringandan West via Toowoomba Date : Sunday, 17th September am start Table Show : WHITE SERIES (Grizzle, Pied & White) and any other colour you choose to bench on the day. Talk Topic : POST FED DISCUSSION * Please bring a small plate to share for Morning Tea * Please bring Pantry Item for Raffle ( well within date ) Directions for Sunday s meeting at 11 Neville Street Meringandan West, via Toowoomba. From Brisbane follow the Warrego Highway to Toowoomba and head north on the New England Highway towards Crows Nest. 15/20 mins north of Toowoomba turn right onto Highfields Road; after 5km, at T intersection, turn left towards Meringandan. After 4km, past Meringandan Pub and tennis courts, turn right at Telstra Substation, onto Peters Road. Follow to T intersection and turn left; after 300m turn left into Neville Street. Follow street around to right for 450m and look for cow mail box on right. YOU HAVE ARRIVED. From Crows Nest on New England Highway heads towards Cabarlah. Approx 1km past Cabarlah at bottom of hill turn right into Oakey- Meringandan Road. After 9km, past Meringandan Pub and tennis courts, turn right at Telstra Substa-tion, onto Peters Road. Follow to T intersection and turn left; after 300m turn left into Neville Street. Follow street around to right for 450m and look for cow mail box on right. YOU HAVE ARRIVED. DO NOT USE GPS FROM TOOWOOMBA. It will lead you up the garden path; literally You can turn it on again from Highfields.