Quick Profile -
James Lawrie
What you like to be
called? Jim
When did you start in
budgies? 1967. But have been in and out of the hobby 4 times. I
last returned in 2006-07.
Favourite colour/variety
(Budgie) Any colour if a quality budgie. If pressed I like dark
factor series birds, preferably blues.
Favourite colour
(non-Budgie) Blue.
Pizza or Burger?
Neither now. I was recently diagnosed with diabetes, so would now
choose chicken or fish.
Book or Kindle? I’m a
modern-day Luddite. So, books are my preference.
Additives fed to budgies?
Only feed in finger-drawers -Thrive and Gloss mixed with dried
seaweed; Murphy’s minerals and Breed Pro Plus
Best Budgie moment?
Winning BIS in 2014 with two different Grey cocks at South Hants and
Swindon Open shows. Again in 2016, won BIS at both of these shows
with a Sky cock.
Budgie clubs you belong
to? South Hants, BS and L&SCBS.
Other hobbies?
Surviving 2 divorces!
Other clubs you belong
to? None
Favourite holiday
destination? None at present.
Average number of budgies
kept? 150
Softfood recipe? Just
Witte Molen moist egg food.
When do you have birds
for sale? Normally sort out end of September after the BS Club
show. Although there are usually some birds for sale throughout the
year. |