Hi Members & Friends,
BSSA April Monthly Meeting – Tuesday 7 April 2026 @ 7pm at Unley Community Centre.
Our thanks to Kelwyn and Wayne for their educational talk on the Yellowface, Australian Golden Face & Australian White Cap varieties on Tuesday evening. As well as providing excellent exposure to the 3 varieties, which whilst some of our members are avid breeders, the majority of our members were venturing into the unknown. Some fantastic general discussion on fertility and the types of birds to use as outcrosses to improve Yellowface/Goldenface varieties was also central to the presentation.
The Club trialled recording the meeting and for those who missed it, the presentation is on the BSSA you tube page. You are able to access the You Tube page from the BSSA website link which is listed at the bottom of the Budgie Digest. Any feedback on the concept would be appreciated – so have a look at send us your thoughts via reply email.
BSSA Stan Watson Breeders Show – Sunday 3 May 2026 @ Ascot Park Scout Hall.
The Stan Watson Breeders Show, to be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Ascot Park Scout Hall, promises to be an exciting event for budgerigar exhibitors of all levels.
Open to all current financial members of any bird society, this BCSA Status Movement show is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your best owner-bred birds in a supportive and competitive environment.
With judging conducted under BSSA rules and a strong focus on presentation and quality, exhibitors are encouraged to bring along their 2025 rung birds—especially with only light spotting being required and no penalties applied ahead of the Nationals.
Whether you are a seasoned breeder or a first-time exhibitor, there are classes and awards to suit everyone, including Novice, Intermediate, Open & Junior, and a wide range of colour and variety categories.
With over $1,500 in prize money, prestigious perpetual trophies, and recognition across 32 class winners, there is plenty of incentive to get involved.
Birds are benched from 9:30 am, judging begins at 10:30 am, and presentations take place at 1:45 pm.
Lunch is provided, making it a great social day as well.
Don’t miss this chance to catch up with fellow breeders, gain valuable experience, and celebrate the hobby.
Please get your entries in by April 27 and be part of a fantastic show day!
BSSA On Line Auction.
We only have 4 birds for our auction this week, so in place of the auction we have listed the 4 birds individually in the Budgie Digest. Simply call the vendors to purchase the bird at the price listed. Additional photos are available,
All 4 Hens have finished their stint in the breeding cage and will be not used next year, so an excellent opportunity for our members -to pick up a quality 2023 Hen. All 4 birds are a BUY ONLY $40.00 each. Please call the vendors Marie & Kerry Murphy 0417-840-777 if you would like to enquire about any or all of these Hens.
Bird 1 - MK 23-931 - Spangle Grey Hen. Very fertile Hen, Last used October 25.
Bird 2 - MK 23-929 -Recessive Light Green Hen.
Bird 3 - MK 23-957 - Albino Hen, Fertile Hen but you may need to transfer eggs. Last used December 25.
Bird 4 – MK 23-969 – Spangle Cinnamon Grey Green Hen: Last used November 24. Put to one side as failed to lay. Could be worth a second chance. Very good exhibition features, good size etc.
If any of our Members have surplus birds they would like to enter in upcoming auctions, please give our Auction Coordinator Ken Harris a call – 0456-160-553 for details and information.
Show Cages for Sale
The Club has plenty of Show Cages for sale. They are un painted, but fully assembled – so all that is left for you to do is mask them up and paint them. Several of our members are using cans of spray paint rather than a brush and paint can, and are having good results. My advice would be to use the better quality cans of spray paint as the coverage and consistency is much better than the “budget” cheaper brands.
The show cages are priced at $34, including assembly, drinker and perches. Please contact Brice Wheaton – 0438-246-696, or Marie Murphy 0417-840-777, to secure your cages.
BCSA 30 year Anniversary – next Saturday 18 April 2026.
A flyer outlining the BCSA Anniversary is attached to this edition of the Budgie Digest. An excellent afternoon of entertainment and celebrations are planned, so please book this day in your diary.
Important upcoming events for 2026.
Saturday 18 April – BCSA 30 year anniversary @ Max Amber Community Hall. -Flyer attached to this edition of the Budgie Digest.
Monday 20 April – BSSA Auction 7 commences.
Sunday 3 May – Stan Watson Breeders Show @ Ascot Park Scout Hall.
Tuesday 5 May – BSSA Monthly Meeting @ Unley.
Sunday 17 May – Logan Shield & State Selection Show @ Kilburn Community Centre.
Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May – 2026 ANBC Show on the Gold Coast.
Tuesday 2 June – BSSA Monthly Meeting @ Unley.
Link to the BSSA website and facebook page is http://www.bssainc.org.au/
Interesting to note – we have now had over 90,000 visits to the BSSA website!! Well done and thankyou to all those involved.
Link to the ANBC website for all the latest information on the 2026 ANBC Show in May is https://anbc.org.au/news/2026-anbc-show/
Have a wonderful week everyone – the cool weather has arrived with a vengenance!!
Chris Murphy
BSSA President
0409-799-627
BSSA April Monthly Meeting – Tuesday 7 April 2026 @ 7pm at Unley Community Centre.
Our thanks to Kelwyn and Wayne for their educational talk on the Yellowface, Australian Golden Face & Australian White Cap varieties on Tuesday evening. As well as providing excellent exposure to the 3 varieties, which whilst some of our members are avid breeders, the majority of our members were venturing into the unknown. Some fantastic general discussion on fertility and the types of birds to use as outcrosses to improve Yellowface/Goldenface varieties was also central to the presentation.
The Club trialled recording the meeting and for those who missed it, the presentation is on the BSSA you tube page. You are able to access the You Tube page from the BSSA website link which is listed at the bottom of the Budgie Digest. Any feedback on the concept would be appreciated – so have a look at send us your thoughts via reply email.
BSSA Stan Watson Breeders Show – Sunday 3 May 2026 @ Ascot Park Scout Hall.
The Stan Watson Breeders Show, to be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Ascot Park Scout Hall, promises to be an exciting event for budgerigar exhibitors of all levels.
Open to all current financial members of any bird society, this BCSA Status Movement show is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your best owner-bred birds in a supportive and competitive environment.
With judging conducted under BSSA rules and a strong focus on presentation and quality, exhibitors are encouraged to bring along their 2025 rung birds—especially with only light spotting being required and no penalties applied ahead of the Nationals.
Whether you are a seasoned breeder or a first-time exhibitor, there are classes and awards to suit everyone, including Novice, Intermediate, Open & Junior, and a wide range of colour and variety categories.
With over $1,500 in prize money, prestigious perpetual trophies, and recognition across 32 class winners, there is plenty of incentive to get involved.
Birds are benched from 9:30 am, judging begins at 10:30 am, and presentations take place at 1:45 pm.
Lunch is provided, making it a great social day as well.
Don’t miss this chance to catch up with fellow breeders, gain valuable experience, and celebrate the hobby.
Please get your entries in by April 27 and be part of a fantastic show day!
BSSA On Line Auction.
We only have 4 birds for our auction this week, so in place of the auction we have listed the 4 birds individually in the Budgie Digest. Simply call the vendors to purchase the bird at the price listed. Additional photos are available,
All 4 Hens have finished their stint in the breeding cage and will be not used next year, so an excellent opportunity for our members -to pick up a quality 2023 Hen. All 4 birds are a BUY ONLY $40.00 each. Please call the vendors Marie & Kerry Murphy 0417-840-777 if you would like to enquire about any or all of these Hens.
Bird 1 - MK 23-931 - Spangle Grey Hen. Very fertile Hen, Last used October 25.
Bird 2 - MK 23-929 -Recessive Light Green Hen.
Bird 3 - MK 23-957 - Albino Hen, Fertile Hen but you may need to transfer eggs. Last used December 25.
Bird 4 – MK 23-969 – Spangle Cinnamon Grey Green Hen: Last used November 24. Put to one side as failed to lay. Could be worth a second chance. Very good exhibition features, good size etc.
If any of our Members have surplus birds they would like to enter in upcoming auctions, please give our Auction Coordinator Ken Harris a call – 0456-160-553 for details and information.
Show Cages for Sale
The Club has plenty of Show Cages for sale. They are un painted, but fully assembled – so all that is left for you to do is mask them up and paint them. Several of our members are using cans of spray paint rather than a brush and paint can, and are having good results. My advice would be to use the better quality cans of spray paint as the coverage and consistency is much better than the “budget” cheaper brands.
The show cages are priced at $34, including assembly, drinker and perches. Please contact Brice Wheaton – 0438-246-696, or Marie Murphy 0417-840-777, to secure your cages.
BCSA 30 year Anniversary – next Saturday 18 April 2026.
A flyer outlining the BCSA Anniversary is attached to this edition of the Budgie Digest. An excellent afternoon of entertainment and celebrations are planned, so please book this day in your diary.
Important upcoming events for 2026.
Saturday 18 April – BCSA 30 year anniversary @ Max Amber Community Hall. -Flyer attached to this edition of the Budgie Digest.
Monday 20 April – BSSA Auction 7 commences.
Sunday 3 May – Stan Watson Breeders Show @ Ascot Park Scout Hall.
Tuesday 5 May – BSSA Monthly Meeting @ Unley.
Sunday 17 May – Logan Shield & State Selection Show @ Kilburn Community Centre.
Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May – 2026 ANBC Show on the Gold Coast.
Tuesday 2 June – BSSA Monthly Meeting @ Unley.
Link to the BSSA website and facebook page is http://www.bssainc.org.au/
Interesting to note – we have now had over 90,000 visits to the BSSA website!! Well done and thankyou to all those involved.
Link to the ANBC website for all the latest information on the 2026 ANBC Show in May is https://anbc.org.au/news/2026-anbc-show/
Have a wonderful week everyone – the cool weather has arrived with a vengenance!!
Chris Murphy
BSSA President
0409-799-627
The BSSA Presents
THE STAN WATSON BREEDERS SHOW
Sunday May 3rd, 2026 At the Ascot Park Scout Hall – 51 Sixth Ave, Ascot Park
Any current financial member of any Bird Society may show and it is a BCSA Status Movement show. This Show is run under the Show Rules of the BSSA. All exhibits must be owner bred birds and rung with a 2025 BLACK ANBC closed ring only.
A LIGHT SPOTTING IS ENCOURAGED FOR THIS SHOW – no penalty for additional spots given the Nationals are imminent.
BIRDS MAY NOT BE REMOVED BEFORE PRESENTATION at 1.45 pm.
Entries close with the Show Manager George England, via email [email protected] 8pm Monday, 27th April, 2026.
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
$1.00 per bird for the first 20 entries (additional entries are no charge) plus $1.50 for postage with payment to be made at the door on the day. Cage stickers will be posted to the address indicated on the entry form.
EXHIBITORS WITH 15 BIRDS OR MORE AND TRAVELLING 50 KILOMETRES OR MORE TO THE SHOW VENUE WILL BE COMPENSATED $25.00.
TAKE CARE WHEN NOMINATING THE VARIETY – “WRONG CLASSED” BIRDS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED BY THE JUDGES.
Show Information
Birds to be benched from 9.30am to 10.00am, with judging commencing at 10.30am. The Safety Officer has the right to reject entries prior to judging for signs of illness, deformity or poorly prepared Show Cages which are deemed hazardous or unhealthy to the birds. Birds are exhibited at the risk of the owner but the Show Committee will exercise all due care. All exhibits to be presented in standard Show Cages as approved by the BSSA. BSSA WILL ACCEPT CHROME OR POWDER COATED SHOW CAGES IN THIS SHOW. Cages to be fitted with a White D cup half full with seed and fitted on the bottom wire near the door. White paper or plastic insert may be used on the cage floor. Equal parts Canary, Jap and White Millet are the only permitted seed. Each cage to be fitted with a drinker (dry) with the position being four spaces in from the left and level with the perch. Stickers are to be placed on the bottom left-hand side of the Show Cage. Hot Weather Policy: In the event of the temperature being forecast 32c or above on the night before the Show (Channel 7 – 6.00 p.m. News) the Show will be cancelled. It will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to check the weather forecast. LUNCH IS PROVIDED B.S.S.A. Perpetual Trophies to be awarded to the highest placed B.S.S.A. member.Trophy List
Total Prize Money $1525.00| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Trophy - $100.00 & BCSA Rosette |
| Reserve Champion Cock | $40.00 & Rosette |
| Reserve Champion Hen | $40.00 & Rosette |
| Third Champion Cock | $40.00 & Rosette |
| Third Champion Hen | $40.00 & Rosette |
| Fourth Champion Cock | $40.00 & Rosette |
| Fourth Champion Hen | $40.00 & Rosette |
| Champion Intermediate | Trophy - $50.00 & Rosette & 10KG Budgie Mix sponsored by Yankalilla Seeds & Nature’s Harvest |
| Reserve Intermediate Cock | $25.00 & Rosette |
| Reserve Intermediate Hen | $25.00 & Rosette |
| Champion Novice | Trophy - $50.00 & Rosette & 10KG Budgie Mix sponsored by Yankalilla Seeds & Nature’s Harvest |
| Reserve Novice Cock | $25.00 & Rosette |
| Reserve Novice Hen | $25.00 & Rosette |
| Best Junior | Trophy - $25.00 & Rosette |
| Novice Award | 20kg Premium Budgie Mix Sponsored by Yankalilla Seeds/Nature’s Harvest |
Best of Colour / Variety in Show
32 Class winners receive $30 prize money| Best Normal Lt Green | Best Cinnamonwing |
| Best Normal Dk Factor Green | Best D/F Spangle |
| Best Normal Grey Green | Best Opaline |
| Best Normal Skyblue | Best Opaline AOSV |
| Best Normal Dk Factor Blue | Best Clearbody |
| Best Normal Visual Violet | Best Lacewing |
| Best Normal Grey | Best Fallow |
| Best Yellow Faced Blue | Best Spangle |
| Best Aust Golden Faced Blue | Best Spangle AOSV |
| Best Black Eyed Self | Best Dominant Pied |
| Best Dilute | Best Recessive Pied |
| Best Lutino | Best Crested |
| Best Albino | Best Rainbow |
| Best Dark Eyed Clear | Best Aust White Cap |
| Best Clearwing | Best AOSV/NSV |
| Best Greywing | Best Yellowfaced AOSV |
Perpetual Trophies
| Grand Champion | Stan Watson Patron Trophy |
| Best Lightgreen | Roy & Evelyn Deslandes |
| Best Greygreen | Ron Norman |
| Best Sky Blue | Stan Watson |
| Best Violet | Trevor Weckert |
| Best Grey | Bob Hancock |
| Best Yellowfaced Blue | Gordon Lowe |
| Best Goldenface Blue | Wayne Weidenhofer |
| Best Lutino | Kelwyn Kakoschke |
| Best Clearwing | Frank Jackson |
| Best Greywing | Jack Coombe |
| Best Cinnamonwing Green | Keith Wing |
| Best Cinnamonwing Blue | John Laidlaw |
| Best Opaline | Glenn Stearnes |
| Best Opaline A.O.S.V. | John Fisher |
| Best Fallow | Deane Trevellion |
| Best Normal Spangle | Stephen Elliott |
| Best Dominant Pied | Geoff Smith |
| Best Recessive Pied | Marie & Kerry Murphy |
Class Schedule
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Normal Lightgreen Cock |
| 2 | Normal Lightgreen Hen |
| 3 | Normal Dark or Olive Green Cock |
| 4 | Normal Dark or Olive Green Hen |
| 5 | Normal Greygreen Cock |
| 6 | Normal Greygreen Hen |
| 7 | Normal Skyblue Cock |
| 8 | Normal Skyblue Hen |
| 9 | Normal Sky Violet, Cobalt, Mauve Cock |
| 10 | Normal Sky Violet, Cobalt, Mauve Hen |
| 11 | Normal Visual Violet Cock |
| 12 | Normal Visual Violet Hen |
| 13 | Normal Grey Cock |
| 14 | Normal Grey Hen |
| 15 | Normal Yellow Faced Blue ASC Cock |
| 16 | Normal Yellow Faced Blue ASC Hen |
| 17 | Normal Golden Faced Blue D/F ASC Cock |
| 18 | Normal Golden Faced Blue D/F ASC Hen |
| 19 | Black Eyed Self Cock |
| 20 | Black Eyed Self Hen |
| 21 | Dilute Yellow/White Cock |
| 22 | Dilute Yellow/White Hen |
| 23 | Lutino Cock |
| 24 | Lutino Hen |
| 25 | Albino Cock |
| 26 | Albino Hen |
| 27 | Dark Eyed Clear Cock |
| 28 | Dark Eyed Clear Hen |
| 29 | Clearwing ASC Cock |
| 30 | Clearwing ASC Hen |
| 31 | Greywing ASC Cock |
| 32 | Greywing ASC Hen |
| 33 | Cinnamonwing Green Cock |
| 34 | Cinnamonwing Green Hen |
| 35 | Cinnamonwing Blue Cock |
| 36 | Cinnamonwing Blue Hen |
| 37 | Spangle Double Factor Cock |
| 38 | Spangle Double Factor Hen |
| 39 | Opaline ASC Cock |
| 40 | Opaline ASC Hen |
| 41 | Opaline AOSV Cock |
| 42 | Opaline AOSV Hen |
| 43 | Clearbody ASC Cock |
| 44 | Clearbody ASC Hen |
| 45 | Lacewing Cock |
| 46 | Lacewing Hen |
| 47 | Fallow ASC/ASV Cock |
| 48 | Fallow ASC/ASV Hen |
| 49 | Normal Spangle ASC Cock |
| 50 | Normal Spangle ASC Hen |
| 51 | Spangle AOSV Cock |
| 52 | Spangle AOSV Hen |
| 53 | Dominant Pied ASC/ASV Cock |
| 54 | Dominant Pied ASC/ASV Hen |
| 55 | Recessive Pied ASC/ASV Cock |
| 56 | Recessive Pied ASC/ASV Hen |
| 57 | Crested ASC/ASV Cock |
| 58 | Crested ASC/ASV Hen |
| 59 | Australian White Cap Cock |
| 60 | Australian White Cap Hen |
| 61 | AOSV/NSV Cock |
| 62 | AOSV/NSV Hen |
| 63 | Yellow Faced/Golden Faced Blue AOSV Cock |
| 64 | Yellow Faced/Golden Faced Blue AOSV Hen |
| 65 | Rainbow, Darkwing, & Saddleback Cock |
| 66 | Rainbow, Darkwing, & Saddleback Hen |
| 67 | Junior ASC/ASV Cock |
| 68 | Junior ASC/ASV Hen |
Entry Form Instructions
To lodge your entry form, fill in the class schedule number and variety description for each entry together with your details at the bottom of the form. Once completed please email it to the Show Manager at [email protected]. Stickers with allocated cage numbers will be sent to the address indicated at the bottom of the form prior to the show. Please print the form and write the cage number on your entry form to facilitate collection at the end of the show.BSSA Show Entry Form
| Class | Cage No | Variety | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | |
| Address: | |
| Phone No: | |
| Status: | |
| Amount to be paid on show day: |
Important upcoming dates for 2026
Sunday 3 May
Stan Watson Breeders Show
Ascot Park Scout Hall.
Sunday 17 May
Logan Shield & State Selection Show
Kilburn Community Centre
Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May
2026 ANBC Show
on the Gold Coast.
Sunday 5 July
Ron Norman Annual Show
Ascot Park Scout Hall.
Sunday 15 November
Interclub 26 V NEBS
Ascot Park Scout Hall
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BSSA Zoom Meetings
Since Covid hit and has disrupted our wonderful hobby the BSSA has brought you an insight into many top breeders aviaries from around Australia and the World via Zoom meetings. If you'd like to view any of them you can visit the BSSA Youtube page and view them anytime.
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Since Covid hit and has disrupted our wonderful hobby the BSSA has brought you an insight into many top breeders aviaries from around Australia and the World via Zoom meetings. If you'd like to view any of them you can visit the BSSA Youtube page and view them anytime.
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Ring Orders
Ring order form for 2026 is now available. Orders now for 2026 Rings. Click here.
New BSSA Apparel
New BSSA Apparel available. See the BSSA Apparel page to view and contact Ian Jenke to order.
Ring order form for 2026 is now available. Orders now for 2026 Rings. Click here.
New BSSA Apparel
New BSSA Apparel available. See the BSSA Apparel page to view and contact Ian Jenke to order.
