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. […]
2025 Italian Gloster Society – Technical Convention
The Gloster Canary and its Standard a difference between truth and personal interpretations The IGBA has been invited to participate, along with COM, in a technical presentation / discussion on the interpretation of the Gloster Canary standard. As previously published, the IGBA is undertaking an initiative in redefining the process and procedures for Judge Application […]
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 […]
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 […]
2025 Yearbook – Very Important Update
***** BREAKING NEWS ***** The 2025 Annual should be with UK members on the 7th August. Overseas members Year Books will, as usual, be subject to international cross border postal delays. Members not in receipt of their Yearbooks by the 14th August 2025 please make contact with Steve Webb Membership Secretary (address link) The Digital […]
7th September 2025 On-Line Presentation
SUCCESSFUL MOULTING & EXHIBITION PREPARATION Presenter: Darren Scerri, Malta International Judge, Champion Exhibitor. Darren successfully moults out 300+ birds to be able to exhibit cross Europe. He gives an insight into the many and varied problems and solutions experienced in progressing a successful moutling period and exhibition preparation. Offering Novice, and experienced breeder alike food […]
2025 ON-LINE PRESENTATIONS
ISSUES EXPERIENCED DURING BREEDING SEASON Presenter: Keith Baker, IGBA Chair, International Judge, Champion Exhibitor. Keith Baker gives an insight into the many and varied, problems experienced in the Breeding Season offering the Novice and experienced breeder alike food for thought to improve stock breeding success. Booking Detail: Secure a Place Email Adrian Short – […]
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 […]