UK Defra 2026 Specific & General License Revision
March 2026 Revisions By now all UK bird enthusiasts of any type will be aware of the changes that DEFRA are intent upon imposing on the hobby of bird keeping, all in the guise of minimising the risk of the spread of avian flu. There has been an initial meeting of a number of […]
2026 Member Show – UK Defra – VET Attendance
October Members Show – VET Update IGBA Committee is please to announce that it has, through Ian Allison, secured the services of a VET to attend both days of the members show in October 2026 Thanks go to Alasdair (the vet) for assisting us in keeping the IGBA at the forefront of Gloster activities. […]
Arab Gloster Union
On the 8th October 2025 we received a positive communication from the Arab Gloster Union. Three of the clubs making up the group are already affiliates – Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia. We are looking forward to welcoming Jordan, Syria, Libya, and the Lebanese into our association to expand our influence and where possible to help […]
The Critical Process of Feather Molting in Gloster Canaries: A Comprehensive Guid – Darren Scerri (Malta)
Introduction The conclusion of the breeding season signals the onset of a crucial biological phase for our Gloster canaries—the moulting process, whereby they shed and regrow their feathers. This period is not only vital for the bird’s health and aesthetics but also serves as an important indicator of future breeding success and show quality. During […]
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Show Season Reminder – Apha Registration & Novice Rule
IGBA Notifications APHA CPH REGISTRATION Exhibitors to IGBA 2025, you will need to supply your unique 8 [Eight] digit CPH customer I.D number on your entry form. This is a now a legal requirement for exhibitors – please do not ignore the request and make our organisers life difficult accepting your entries to the World’s […]
Tunisia Gloster Fancy Club
On the 13th March 2025 we welcomed TGFC into the IGBA Family as the 45th Affiliate. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership helping TGFC develop the Gloster canary in their part of the world, and beyond. Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to share some updates with you regarding […]
IGBA2025 – MEET THE JUDGES
How are judges selected to adjudicate at the members show ? Until the current restrictions on animals [exhibition birds] entering and exiting UK are revised or UK exhibit levels increase to over 1000 the number of Judges at the October Exhibition are reduced to 4 [Four] including 1 overseas judge. The overseas judge nominations go […]
Apha Registration & Novice Rule
IGBA Notifications APHA CPH REGISTRATION Exhibitors to IGBA 2025, you will need to supply your unique 8 [Eight] digit CPH customer I.D number on your entry form. NO REGISTRATION NUMBER YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL YOU HAVE ONE. Use this link for swift simple easy free registration. Press Here Dont risk your entry being […]
Standards of Excellence & Pictorial Models.
What is the relationship between Standards of Excellence (SE) and Pictorial Models (PM)? The question raises a few points of interest when you take into account the comparison method and the points system of judging. Canary breeds have a SE and a PM which give a guide and reference point for the breeding of exhibition […]