The Parrot Society UK - Shows & Events for 2010

The Parrot Society UK Shows & Events

SUNDAY 10^th OCTOBER NATIONAL EXHIBITION

The birds likely to be present at this sale will be the majority of birds kept by hobbyist breeders. Members of the Parrot Society will mainly be selling parrot species. There will also be tables from non members who are allowed to sell finches, canaries, doves, budgerigars and fancy pigeons. For further details please contact our office on 01442 872245 or email les.rance@theparrotsocietyuk.org

Tables cost £12-00 each for Non Members of the Society and £8.00 each for Members. Entry wrist bands at £6.50 each (limited to two per table) Bookings by members for tables and entry wrist bands can be made from our On-line Shop or by post to our office 92A High Street, Berkhamsted Herts HP4 2BL. Non members should contact our office for an application form for a table, telephone 01442 872245. Visitors can book their admission tickets from our On-line Shop or contact our office. Tickets cost £6.50 each until Monday 4th October. Tickets ‘on the door’ will cost £7.50 each. Accompanied children under the age of 16 are not required to pay. Car parking is also free of charge.

GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION

The Council of The Parrot Society have agreed to allow Blue badge holders and one companion early entry to our events. Entry will be 1/4 hour before normal opening time, reducing the need to queue often in inclement weather. To apply for these special entry tickets please enclose a copy of the front of your Blue Badge (showing persons name, picture, & details) tickets cost £6.50 each and are only available by post from our office until first post Monday 4th October. Disabled entry 9-45a.m. Please enclose a copy of your Blue Badge (both sides) with your application. General entry 10.00 a.m.

NO PET BIRDS ON ANY TABLES.

This show is only for the sale of hobbyist breeding stock.

TRADE STANDS WILL SELL DRY GOODS.

There will be a large number of Traders selling goods at the show these will range from seeds, supplements, cages, carrying boxes, parrot toys, nets in fact almost everything you need for your bird keeping hobby.

DETAILS FOR TABLE HOLDERS – ONLY TWO BIRDS PER CAGE.

The allocation of positions will be as the mail and emails are opened. Please enclose a Stamped Addressed Envelope with the letter of application, this letter must include the following statement “I agree to the conditions printed in our magazine” and the letter must be signed. If you have parrots in all wire cages please tell us; we will ensure that your table is in mid row, so that visitors cannot surround your parrot.
Clean cages both inside and out at the prescribed Parrot Society size, are essential. Any tables not to a high standard will be removed and members not allowed to book tables for at least two years. PS officials will attach your name and table number to the front edge of each table. The room next to the Gents toilets has been set aside as a Holding Room to look after birds purchased during the Show. Please inform your buyers of this valuable facility so that birds are not carried around the hall for long periods before being taken to their new home.
Members who have to travel on Saturday and have nowhere to leave their birds overnight will be directed to tables in the Holding Room where their birds can be supervised. Finches, Canaries, Budgerigars and aviary species of Doves, Quail and Fancy Pigeons can be sold on Non Members tables but there must not be more than TWO birds in each cage. Parakeets and Conures should not be in all wire cages.

CARE SHEETS SHOULD BE SUPPLIED WITH ALL BIRDS SOLD.

Strictly no Birds of Prey or Fowl and no other animals (including pet birds). Awards will be made and presented for the Best Members Tables.

Confirmation of your booking will be despatched promptly providing it complies with the conditions set out above. Trade Reservation Applications to sell dry seed goods have already been despatched.

PARROT SOCIETY CAGE SIZES

CAGE SIZE	LENGTH	HEIGHT	WIDTH
PS 1	36 cms	31 cms	17 cms
PS 2	46 cms	38 cms	25 cms
PS 3	46 cms	46 cms	31 cms
PS 4	53 cms	53 cms	31 cms
PS 5	69 cms	69 cms	51 cms
PS 6	79 cms	79 cms	60 cms
PS 7	82 cms	86 cms	66 cms
Macaw Aviary	6 feet	6 feet	4 feet

PS 1 size is a Budgie, Lovebird cage.
PS 2 size is Cockatiel cage.

CAGE	SPECIE	SIZE OF BIRD
PS 1	Grass Parakeets, L/Birds, Lorikeets	10 --- 21 cms
PS 2	Cockatiels, Conures, small Lory’s	22 --- 29 cms
PS 3	Lory’s, Small Amazons & Cockatoos, GMR	30 --- 33 cms
PS 4	African Greys, Pennants, B/F Amazons	34 --- 45 cms
PS 5	Large Amazons, Umbrella and Moluccan Cockatoos	46 --- 48 cms
PS 6	Derbyan, Alexandrine	50 --- 58 cms
PS 7	Red-fronted and small Macaws	59 --- 64 cms
	Macaw AviaryScarlet, Blue & Gold, Green-winged Macaws	over 64 cms

To select size of cage find out length of bird including tail, published in “Parrots of the World” and most other publications and compare with above figures. These sizes allow for two birds per cage. It is in the interest of the birds and The Parrot Society’s reputation that members adhere to the correct size whether showing or selling.

STAFFORD PARROT SOCIETY SHOW CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE OF BIRDS.

Birds shall at all times be kept in accommodation that is adequate in construction, size, amenities and positioning in the premises.
Where birds are kept in cages, hutches, boxes or other receptacles which are placed on top of other cages, hutches, boxes or other receptacles, effective means should be provided for preventing water, food or other droppings falling onto or contaminating the Birds food or other surroundings which are underneath.
Birds shall be adequately supplied with suitable food and drink and shall be visited at suitable intervals. All accommodation shall be cleaned daily or as often as necessary.
No bird shall be displayed in a cage, hutch, box or other receptacle in such a position that it be interfered with by other Birds or unauthorised persons.
Birds shall not be handed to customers in unsuitable containers.
Birds and stock shall not be placed or kept in or outside the premises so as to obstruct entrance to or exit from the premises in the case of fire or other emergency.
No bird which is suffering from or could reasonably be suspected of having come into contact with any other animal suffering from, any infectious or contagious disease or which is infested with parasites shall be brought into or kept on the premises unless effectively isolated.
Persons selling birds not as part of a business shall display their name and table number clearly on the table they are trading from.
All bird food shall be stored in suitable covered metal or other impervious closed containers so that the quality of the food can be preserved. These containers should be of such design as to allow easy cleaning.
Authorised representatives of DEFRA and the local authority shall be given immediate access to all birds and relevant documentation upon request. If such access is denied, the licensee, exhibitor, trader and/or owner must withdraw the relevant birds from display or sale with immediate effect.
Birds should not be sold to children believed to be under the age of 16 years.
All birds shall be housed at least 0.61 metres (2 feet) above ground level. Except for ground dwelling birds which must be housed in such conditions so as not to cause unnecessary stress or suffering.
No smoking shall be permitted in the premises.
Birds shall only be sold in the building.
All parakeets should not be shown in all wire cages.
No more than two birds per cage.
Inform the organisers if you intend to show Parrots in all wire cages.
Care sheets should be provided for all birds.
A schedule of all birds brought to the show must be completed and details of purchasers must be included, also any birds you buy at the show. This schedule must be handed in to the PSUK stand when you leave the Show. Failure to comply with this condition will mean that you will not be able to book tables for 2 years.
I am a hobbyist and abide by the DEFRA definition of a hobbyist.

IMPORTANT

Your letter requesting a table(s) should clearly show your name and address and be signed. It must also include the following statement:
“I agree to the conditions printed in our magazine” Copies of these conditions will be sent to non members when you are notified of your table number, if you do not agree with them we will provide you with a full refund