(ABN 28 078 663 867) VOLUME 23: ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2017 PRICE $2.50 PATRONS MIKE ANDERSON MIKE CANNON QLD NSW THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF: THE NATIVE COCKATIEL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC. PO BOX 8391, GLENMORE PARK. NSW. 2745
2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE COMMITTEE & CONTACTS PAGE 3 PRESIDENTS REPORT PAGE 4 BREEDERS PAGE PAGE 5 PELLET S V s SEED PAGES 6-7 ORANGE BIRD SALE PAGE 9 MEMBERSHIP FORM PAGE 10 BUY SWAP & SELL PAGE 12 CLUB SHIRT ORDER FORM PAGE 13 JUVENILE SHOW SCHEDULE PAGES 14-15 LEG RING INFORMATION PAGE 16 NCSA SHOW S POINT SCORE TALLY PAGE 17 DEHYDRATION IN BIRDS PAGE 18 INTRODUCED BIRDS, EUROPE GOLDFINCH PAGE 19 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION PAGE 20 BLAST FROM THE PAST PAGE 20 TENTATIVE CALENDAR 2017 PAGE 22 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCMENT PAGE 22
3 The Native Cockatiel Society of Australia Inc. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Editor Committee Ring Steward Show Manager MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Federation Informant PATRICK WAITE PETER GALEA RON LYNN RON LYNN PATRICK WAITE JUDIT PRESTIDGE BRIAN WATERS MELISSA GALEA DAVID MORTON BRIAN WATERS JOHN BOSTROVAS ROB HARROD VAL NEWMAN VAL NEWMAN KEITH GALLAGHER The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Society, its Members or the Management Committee. The Native Cockatiel Society of Australia Inc. cannot endorse any advertisers product/s or services. All letters sent to the Editor or Secretary become the property of the Native Cockatiel Society of Australia Inc. and are subject to editing and publication unless specific exemption is requested. The Native Cockatiel Society of Australia Inc. reserves all rights in N.C.S.A. NEWS. No matter shall be reprinted without the permission of the Society. NEXT GENERAL MEETING 13th of FEBRUARY 2017 @ Melrose Hall Cnr Great Western Hwy & Park Street, Emu Plains NSW 7.30 pm NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING (4 th Tuesday of the Month) Unless changed to suit 28th of FEBRUARY 2017 @ Unit 15/19-21 Seton Road Moorebank NSW 7.30pm CONTACT NUMBERS PATRICK WAITE 0467 20 30 40 PETER GALEA 0420 771 676 RON LYNN 0418 696 583 BRIAN WATERS 02 9822 8840 EMAIL ADDRESSES : secretary@cockatiel.org.au editor@cockatiel.org.au WEBSITE: www.cockatiel.org.au
4 Presidents Report Dear Members, Welcome to our first edition of NCSA News for 2017. Please remember to re new your membership as well, its now overdue. This year the club is looking to down size its meetings as attendance numbers over the last few years have decreased. Meeting this year will be held on the second Monday Night at 7.30 pm during the months of February, April, July, September, November and December. Our first meeting in 2017 will be on February 13th. It will be our Annual Juvenile Show. A schedule is on page 14. Come along and bring your 2016 bred cockatiels to show. See you then. Tarred and Feathered : Patrick Waite MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE NOW DUE. A FORM HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS MAGAZINE. CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER : Cameron Hows of Ruse, NSW The Pet Directory Proudly supporting the NCSA. Find all your bird needs as well as avian bird vets, bird minders, bird articles, bird transport and more. Visit now!
5 BREEDER S PAGE Lurnea NSW John 0401 456 197 Mt Pritchard NSW Danielle 0416 511 747 Penrith NSW Dean 0411 578 996 Hassall Grove NSW Colin 0410 652 786 Colyton NSW Adam 0490 130 794 Mt. Warrigal NSW Enid 02 4296 5099 Armidale NSW Matt 0457 527 591 Moorebank NSW Brian 02 9822 8840 Wattle Grove NSW Patrick 0467 20 30 40 Orange NSW Tricia 02 6361 4872 Orange NSW Mick 02 6362 0030 Orange NSW Anthony 0432 882 838 Shepparton VIC Teagan 03 5826 7211 Grafton NSW Kim 0416 062 947 Glenhaven NSW Judit 0402 566 678 Use this Page to find other Breeder s in your area or List your name to let others know where you are. Contact Patrick Waite on 0467 20 30 40 Or email.. editor@cockatiel.org.au to have your name listed here
6 Seeds v s Pellets as Part of Your Pet Parrot's Diet By Bree Bisshop Parrots in the wild eat many plants, tubers, fruits, grains, nuts, flowers, seed and insects. Wild parrots fly kilometres daily searching for food and need a high-energy diet. Most parrots don t eat much seed in the wild, and generally not the types of seeds you find in commercial parrot mix. They eat a wide variety of foods that you can t hope to duplicate unless you start going out with a collector s licence to the bush or importing them from South America. Our companion parrots will tend to be clipped and can become overweight with associated health problems if fed the same high-fat diet that the wild birds can eat. Captive parrots can be prone to obesity and Fatty Liver Disease. Research has determined that a pet parrot s diet should be ideally about 12 15% fat. Most seed mixes are much higher in fat, and it gets worse by the time they have picked out and eaten their high-fat favourites, the sunflower and safflower seeds, which are also quite high in sugar. Most seed diets are deficient in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. In the wild parrots compensate for deficiencies by eating other things. In captivity, they are dependent on what we give them, and if that s only seed they have no way to make up for what the seeds lack. In particular, an all-seed diet lacks calcium, which is very important to parrots for maintaining their delicate bones. There are some great calcium supplements on the market, my favourite being Vetafarm s D Nutrical which is a powder that you mix through your seed mix. Seeds also are lacking in complete proteins, which birds need in order to replace and grow feathers. Parrots on a varied diet of vegetables, fruits, grains, and a small amount of pellets and seed live longer, are healthier, have better colour and feather condition, and are more active and playful than their seed only eating counterparts. Parrots have taste buds and in some ways are like children they will eat the most of what they like the best, which generally isn t going to be what s good for them. Although a highquality,(non supermarket) supplemented seed mix can actually be a fairly wellbalanced diet if eaten in its entirety, it won t be after picking out the parts it likes the best and dumping the rest on the floor. This is why we recommend not to fill your food bowl to the top. Only provide a small amount more than the bird will eat each day and if you see your bird choosing only one or two seeds and not touching the rest, remove those seeds from the mix. The easiest way to provide a seed mix and know it is going to be a balanced food is to buy a seed mix formulated by experts such as Birdzone seed blends, containing dried vegies and fruit and seeds not usually found in most seed mixes.
7 Another great way to increase the nutrition of your seed is to sprout it. Sprouting seeds removes much of its fat content and increases the protein content and other nutrients. We will go more in depth with this in our next blog. Ideally, your parrot s diet should consist of a pellet or good fortified seed blend base (50 70% pellets/seed blend in equal values), vegetables, grains, legumes, sprouted seed, fruits and other healthy table foods (30 50%). The greater the variety of foods you offer your parrot, the more likely it is that it will be able to meet its nutritional needs. A seed diet is not so bad for the birds like canaries and budgies, who eat a large amount of grass seeds in the wild and whose seed mix consists mostly of a good seed like millet. Seeds are a high-energy, natural food source that is good nutrition as part of a balanced diet. Seeds are not all bad; they are just incomplete, and often high in fat. When used in combination with other things they are be a useful addition to the parrot s diet. The small seeds, such as millet and canary grass seed are high in carbohydrates, low in fat, and a good energy source. There are a few downfalls to consider with pellets as well. Firstly it is a fortified food, so it is easy to overdose your birds on some vitamins if you are using a nutritional supplement at the same time. There is also the matter of the pellets being formulated as a sweeping generalisation of all bird species rather than something like Birdzone being formulated to the needs of the species. The other issue is that sometimes birds will get used to the one pellet and if there comes a time where your brand of pellets is out, the bird may refuse to eat. You can combat all these problems by providing your bird with a mix of brands of pellet and a quality seed mix as part of a varied diet. Not all pellet mixes are created equal; I recommend either a Roudybush pellet or a Vetafarm pellet. Choosing what pellet you should feed is based on the species. The only species of parrot where we do not recommend feeding a large portion of pellets is the Eclectus Parrot. The Eclectus Parrot has a longer digestive tract which makes it easy for them to overdose on vitamins such as vitamin A. Eclectus also need a much larger amount of fibre in their diet so fresh vegetables and fruit should make up 60% of their diet. In conclusion, the diet for your pet bird should really be catered to the species in question and formulated by a professional if you want to get the best out of your birds. Please contact us by phone, email or come in-store if you wish to talk about your bird s diet! If you take nothing else from this article, just know that a seed only diet is not enough to sustain any type of bird for good health, this is especially important for birds that are moulting or breeding. Reprinted Courtesy of http://www.brookfieldproduce.com.au/
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10 The Native Cockatiel Society of Australia Inc. and it s many mutations Member $25 Member & Spouse/Partner $40 Pensioner Member $15 Pensioner Member & Spouse/Partner $25 Junior Member (Under 17 Years) $10 Advertise As A Breeder On The Website $5 PAYMENT CAN BE CASH, CHEQUE OR DIRECT DEPOSIT TO : NCSA BSB No : 802 058 Account No : 22976 Pro rata rates apply to New Members. Renewals are due in October. Meetings are held on the second Monday of month s February, April, July, September, November & December at 7:30 pm At: Melrose Hall, Cnr Great Western Hwy and Park Street, Emu Plains, NSW 2750 : There is a $1 Door Charge per Meeting to Provide Refreshments. December Christmas Party for each year will be determined at a later date. Any Enquiries, Please Contact the Secretary, Ron Lynn on 0418 696 583 or email: secretary@cockatiel.org.au MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL TITLE: (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss, Master) NAME:....... ADDRESS:...STATE:.. POSTCODE:...... PHONE:...... ALT PH./MOBILE:.... EMAIL ADDRESS:..... D.O.B.:..... NUMBER COCKATIELS KEPT:...... I hereby make Application for Membership/Renewal of The Native Cockatiel Society of Australia Inc. for the forthcoming financial year, and agree to be bound by the Club Rules and Regulations. Signature:.. Date:..... PLEASE FORWARD YOUR APPLICATION/RENEWAL TO: THE NATIVE COCKATIEL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC. P.O. Box 8391, GLENMORE PARK, N.S.W. 2745
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12 Sell Judit 0402 566 678 Cockatiels: Mature Olive Cock $45. Young Cock Pearl Split Silver & Whiteface $30 For Further Information Contact Judit on 0402 566 678 (Hills District) (201702) Sell Greg 0425 270 927 Cockatiels: 4 x Young Pastelface Pearls, sex unknown. Also 3 x Mature Whiteface Cocks and 1 Mature Normal Cock. Also 3 x baby Pastelface Cockatiels in nest suitable for Handrearing. Will Consider Offers. For Further Information Contact Greg on 0425 270 927 (Yagoona) (201612) Sell Patrick 0467 20 30 40 Cockatiel Show Boxes : I have some good used show boxes for sale. $35 each For Further Information Contact Patrick on 0467 20 30 40 (Wattle Grove) (201702)
13 The Native Cockatiel Society of Australia Inc. Club Shirt Order Form NAME SIZES : MENS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 1/2 CHEST CM 53 55.5 58 60 63 65.5 68 70.5 WOMENS 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 1/2 BUST CM 43.5 46 48 51 53.5 56 58.5 61 63.5 CHILDS 4 6 8 10 12 14 1/2 CHEST CM 38.5 41 43.5 45 48 51 QUANTITY NAME AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON SHIRT AMOUNT INCLUDED @ $40 PER SHIRT We have organised new club shirts to be made. The one below is a new one. Your name will appear on the opposite side to the logo. The back will be plain. Please fill in the order form below and give to Peter or Melissa Galea or one of the committee. Payment must be included with your order.
14 THE JUVENILE COCKATIEL TABLE SHOW Monday 13 h February 2017 at Emu Plains. SHOW SCHEDULE 1. NORMAL COCK 2. NORMAL HEN 3. PIED AC-AV 4. PEARL AC-AV 5. PEARL PIED AC-AV 6. COCK AOC-AOV 7. HEN AOC-AOV 8. WHITEFACE NORMAL COCK 9. WHITEFACE NORMAL HEN 10. WHITEFACE PIED AC-AV 11. WHITEFACE PEARL AC-AV 12. WHITEFACE PEARL PIED AC-AV 13. WHITEFACE COCK AOC-AOV 14. WHITEFACE HEN AOC-AOV PRIZES CHAMPION: TROPHY RESERVE CHAMPION: TROPHY CLASSES 1 14: CERTIFICATE / AWARD PLACE CARDS WILL ALSO BE AWARDED. PEOPLE S CHOICE AWARD. REQUIREMENTS Birds must be bred by the Exhibitor and rung with a NCSA 2016 (Gold) closed ring. Standard Cockatiel Show boxes are not required, although recommended. Each show box/cage is to be clean, complete with a standard feeder (LHS) and drinker (RHS) and white A4 paper is to cover the floor. No seed or water in the feeder or drinker please. Judges = Keith and Margaret Gallagher.
Example Mutations Class Normal cock 1 Normal hen 2 Lutino 6 (cock or unknown sex) or 7 (hen) Lutino Cinnamon 6 (cock or unknown sex) or 7 (hen) Lutino Pied 3 Lutino Pearl 4 Cinnamon cock 6 Cinnamon hen 7 Cinnamon Pied 3 Cinnamon Pearl 4 Pied 3 Pearl 4 Pearl Pied 5 Platinum hen 7 Platinum Pied 3 Pastel Silver cock 6 Pastel Silver Pearl 4 West Coast Silver hen 7 Silver Spangle cock 6 Pastelface cock 6 Pastelface Cinnamon hen 7 Pastelface Platinum Pearl 4 Whiteface cock 8 Whiteface hen 9 Whiteface Cinnamon hen 14 Whiteface Cinnamon Pearl Pied 12 Whiteface Lutino (Albino) 13 (cock or unknown sex) or 14 (hen) Whiteface Lutino Cinnamon 13 (cock or unknown sex) or 14 (hen) Whiteface Pied 10 Whiteface Platinum hen 14 Whiteface Platinum Pearl Pied 12 Whiteface Silver Spangle cock 13 Whiteface Pastel Silver cock 13 Whiteface Pastel Silver Pied cock 10 15 Note: If the sex of the cockatiel is unknown and there is a cock class for that mutation (i.e. classes 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13 and 14), then the bird must be put in the cock class, either (1, 6, 8, or 13)
16 2017 LEG RING Prices CLOSED CLUB RINGS (NCSA-NUMBERED) $60.00 per 100 SPLIT RINGS (Assorted Colours) $60.00 per 100 Postage & Handling $3.00 per Order PAYMENT CAN BE CASH, CHEQUE OR DIRECT DEPOSIT TO : NCSA BSB No : 802058 Account No : 22976 Minimum order quantity 10 Rings can be ordered from VAL NEWMAN Phone: (02) 9602-2242 or PATRICK WAITE Phone: 0467 20 30 40 MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE NOW WELL OVER DUE. A FORM HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS MAGAZINE. AUSTRALIAN BIRD LEG RING COLOUR SEQUENCE 2015 VIOLET 2016 ORANGE 2017 DARK BLUE 2018 RED 2019 BLACK 2020 GREEN 2021 VIOLET 2022 ORANGE 2023 DARK BLUE 2024 RED
17 NCSA CLUB SHOW S POINT SCORE 2016 Show points will be accumulated to the end of the year. The winner will receive the perpetual Cockatiel Challenge Trophy and Replica. Points are awarded as follows: 3 Points, 1st in Class 6 Points, Champion Cockatiel 2 Points, 2nd in Class 4 Points, Reserve Champion 1 Point, 3rd in Class Juvenile Non W/F Whiteface Cockatiel 14.3.16 11.4.16 8.8.16 10.10.16 John Bostrovas: 17 24 23 39 Judit Prestidge: 27 19 16 - Rob Harrod: 19 - - - Patrick Waite - 5 6 8
Dehydration in Birds 18 by Jen Davis Knowing the difference between a healthy bird and a dehydrated bird can save your pet's life. Dehydration can pose a definite risk to your bird, but if you know the symptoms to look for you may be able to prevent the dehydration from developing into a health crisis. Visible Symptoms: You can reduce the risk to your bird's health simply by taking a good look at him every day. If you are concerned about dehydration you must examine the area around your bird's eyes closely. If his eyes appear to be sunken or dull, or the skin surrounding his eyes has a wrinkled appearance your bird may be suffering from dehydration. Dehydration also can cause your bird's mucous membranes, located inside your bird's mouth, to become sticky or dried out. Lethargy and Weakness: A lack of energy often is one of the earliest signs that your bird may be experiencing some level of dehydration. A bird that is not consuming enough water is unlikely to maintain a normal, healthy energy level. If your bird stops chirping, singing, flying, or playing with his toys, or generally is not showing a normal level of interest in his environment, check to make sure he has an adequate water supply and is consuming enough water to maintain a normal level of hydration. Checking and changing your bird's water every day will help you get a good idea of what is normal for your particular pet. Elimination Habits: Adequate hydration is necessary for almost all physical functions, including elimination. If your bird is mildly dehydrated you may notice that his droppings are not as well formed or solid as they normally are. If your bird progresses from this point to become moderately-to-severely dehydrated he may produce very dry droppings or stop having bowel movements altogether. Owner Awareness: As a bird owner it is important for you to be aware of your individual bird's habits. You will have a much easier time identifying potential problems, such as mild dehydration, if you can spot abnormal behaviors or appearances before they progress. Pay attention to how much food and water your bird consumes regularly daily, how much physical waste he produces and what his normal behaviors are.
19 INTRODUCED BIRDS in BACKYARDS European Goldfinch Description: Introduced to Australia in the nineteenth century, the European Goldfinch is one of only two 'true finches' in Australia (the other is the Greenfinch ). It has a red face, with a black crown and shoulders. The sides of the head are white. The upper parts and flanks are brown, the abdomen and rump are white. The black wings have conspicuous yellow bars and a white trailing edge in flight. The tail is black, tipped with white. Females are similar to males but have a less red face. Juveniles have a brown head and streaked body plumage. Where does it live? Distribution: The European Goldfinch is a widespread species in Europe, central Asia and northern Africa and was introduced to Australia in the 1860s. Originally restricted to urban areas, the European Goldfinch has successfully moved out into country areas of south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Habitat: The European Goldfinch is found in settled areas, farmlands and weedy areas such as roadsides, railway lands and industrial wasteland. They are often seen in gardens and parks. Particularly associated with patches of Scotch Thistle. Seasonal Movements: Locally nomadic within range. What does it do? Feeding: The European Goldfinch has a finer bill than its relative, the Greenfinch, and eats smaller seeds, especially those of the introduced Scotch Thistle. They also eat insects in summer. Breeding: The European Goldfinch builds a cup-shaped nest in low bushes. Living with us: Can sometimes be a pest in orchards.
20 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION PAGE THE $40 MEMBERS DRAW FOR DECEMBER WAS NOT WON * COME ALONG FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE PRIZE OF $50 AT OUR FEBRUARY MEETING... * YOU MUST BE A FINANCIAL MEMBER, BE IN ATTENDANCE AND HAVE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD AT THE MEETING WITH YOU TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN * AT EACH MEETING YOU CAN PICK UP & LEAVE YOUR CARD WITH THE SECRETARY RON LYNN, WHO WILL BRING IT ALONG TO EACH MEETING. BLAST FROM THE PAST 2001
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22 THE NATIVE COCKATIEL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC. MEETINGS. DATE 2017 LOCATION 13th FEBRUARY JUVENILE TABLE SHOW EMU PLAINS 10th APRIL NON WHITEFACE TABLE SHOW EMU PLAINS 10th JULY WHITEFACE TABLE SHOW EMU PLAINS 11th SEPTEMBER ALL COCKATIEL TABLE SHOW EMU PLAINS 13th NOVEMBER AUCTION & CENT SALE EMU PLAINS 11th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY & AGM TO BE ADVISED Long Time NCSA Member Robert Cross (Who relocated to Japan some years ago due to work commitments) Has announced his engagement to Miss Misaki Murakami. The couple were engaged on Thursday 19th of January 2017. Robert is the younger son of Popular Club Members Reg and Barbara Cross. From all of us at NCSA we wish Robert and Misaki all the very best in their future together and congratulations, not only to the happy couple but to the whole Cross Family.
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