February 2008	Volume 4, number 1.
	VARIOUS. February 2008. News, miscellaneous and ‘Buy and Sell’ market. 1,5 MB Click here to read more.
	A VISIT TO Cees Schoonenberg. Above all this visit is meant as an honour to a person who did a great deal for our hobby and still does. This likable man, living in ’s Hertogenbosch (NL) is particularly devoted to the Old Dutch Capuchine, the German Modena and the Nun pigeon. All three breeds are world wide in the picture and have many fanciers. By : Nico van Benten 7 pages - 430 KB Click here to read more.
	Old German Magpie Tumbler. This breed is not only listed by the large German Specialty Club, but also in the Modern German Pigeon Literature it is mentioned as “one of the oldest German pigeon breeds”. In an attempt to trace back its history in the old books from the famous Dutch pigeon historian C.A.M. Spruijt, I found out that very little has been written down or documented on this breed. By : Nico van Benten 11 pages - 540 KB Click here to read more.
	SUMATRA. Sumatra fowl originally come from the island of Sumatra (part of the Indonesian Sunda Islands). The Sumatra is one of the oldest fighting gamefowl breeds and there genetic influence in other gamefowl breeds is noticeable. There are however speculations about the exact origin of the breed. By : Wanda Zwart 6 pages - 550 KB Click here to read more.
	CHICKEN RUN. According to Henk Meijers in Groesbeek, breeding chicken can be a surprising hobby. A rare genetic factor popped up in his chickens - being the dun factor. This factor is known in various kinds of pets and agricultural breeds, even the Muscovy duck. With this colour gene you can change the black to brown in all chicken breeds. So far no breed in this colour is recognised in the Dutch Poultry Standard. By : Elly Vogelaar 9 pages - 800 KB Click here to read more.
	CONCERNING POULTRY. Just like us, the nails on your bird will continuously grow and on occasion may need to be clipped ... this can also be the case with the beak. Even the feathers can be found wanting and in need of a "trim" ! In this issue we will be dealing with the care and proper clipping/ trimming necessary to keep our feathered friends in tip-top shape. By : Monique de Vrijer Translation : Diana Hedrick 7 pages – 600 KB Click here to read more.
	STARTING TO KEEP GEESE. It is often recommended to beginners that they start with adult geese. However, I suggest that a good way to introduce the human family to geese is to acquire some baby goslings. These endearing creatures are hardy and adaptable birds and are easy to rear. By : Denise Moss 6 pages - 940 KB Click here to read more.
	Keeping Fancy Pigeons. Part 3. There has been a fair bit written about the do's and don'ts of how to keep Pigeons. This is just some practical advice from what I have learnt over the last 50 years. It’s not scientific, it’s not 'by the book' but it works! In part 3: Pigeon breeds and their temperament. By : Mick Bassett 13 pages - 730 KB Click here to read more.
	Dutch Tour. We received a request from Dominque Harmant, chairman of the French Pigeon Association of Tumblers and High flyer’s, and the well-known German pigeon photographer Thomas Hellmann, to try and arrange for a trip visiting breeders of our National Fancy pigeons. The trip was organised to be in April 2007. This article is just a brief summary of what happened and what fanciers we met during that day. By : Aviculture Europe 7 pages - 430 KB Click here to read more.
	OLD IS GOLD. On our Dutch shows we hardly see chickens and bantams over one year old, so no cocks and hens but only cockerels and pullets. But from the viewpoint of well-being, image of the hobby, costs and permanent quality of our animals, showing birds that are over one year old is a must. By : Bernard Hanskamp 4 pages - 300 KB Click here to read more.
	AVICORNI SHOW. Opening. Due to the new design and location, this show was a real ordeal for the organisation. The much larger number of animals demanded a lot of improvisation in dividing the show ground, setting up the cages and the computerized administration. These kinds of problems help with building up the bonds. By : Aviculture Europe 8 pages - 630 KB Click here to read more.
	AVICORNI SHOW. The pigeons at the National Union Show. A photo collection of the winners at these N.B.S. Union Show, season 2007-2008. Nico van Benten and Dick Hamer. 9 pages - 490 KB Click here to read more.
	ACE OF THE SHOW. Part 1. Proud owners, top animals and striking breed products. This time: Cochin Club Day in Tiel (NL) and the Provincial Shows in Merelbeke and Bruges (B). Peter van den Top - Dirk de Jong. 8pages – 910 KB Click here to read more.
	ACE OF THE SHOW. Part 2. Some of the team of Aviculture Europe were invited to judge at the National Show of Spain, in Castropol, Asturias. This is a general report on the Show; a photo report on the Spanish Poultry and Pigeon breeds will be published in our next issue. By : Elly Vogelaar 5 pages - 530 KB Click here to read more.
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