Guide you know more about Lovebird Showing Judge,etc.

This cage was designed in consultation with Exhibitors, Judges and cage manufacturers with a view to improving the environment for the exhibited bird and the judges view of it.

In particular, this cage throws much more light onto the "top end" of the bird, which is a considerable advantage.

Prior to the introduction of this design a huge variety of cages were used for the exhibition of Lovebirds, leading to criticicism that judges could identify their friends' birds by the type of cage used. The intention was to make use of this cage compulsory from 1st January 2000 for qualification of specialist prizes.

In fact its advantages became so clear so soon that it rapidly became the most common cage in use and this year all exhibits were shown in this cage.

15 inches wide

7 inches deep

11.5 inches high at the rear

The top panel is 4.5 inches front to back

The front bar is 3 inches high

The slope back in the wire front begins at 8.5 inches from the base.

1. Beak should be neat and well tucked in; head full and round; eyes centered, clear and bright

2. Neck should be full and wide

3. Shoulders should have no appearance of the neckline

4. Breast should be deep, broad, and well rounded, tapering gradually to the tail

5. Back line should not be slack or hollow; almost straight

6. Wings should be held neatly in line with the body; flights must not droop or cross

7. Tail should be held neatly in line with body

8. Legs and feet should be straight and strong, firmly gripping the perch

Size 15

Conformation 45
Head 15
Body 15
Wing&Tail 10
Feet 5

Color 15

Condition 15

Deportment 10