Budgerigars, known affectionately as budgies or parakeets, are among the most popular pet birds in the world. Intelligent, active, and highly social, they require far more than basic cage care to truly thrive. In Best Life for Pet Budgerigars, veterinary surgeon Dr Lance Jepson applies the principles of modern Animal Welfare Science to budgerigar husbandry, offering practical, evidence-based guidance on how to provide the highest standard of care. Covering housing, nutrition, health,...

There have been some updates (24th March 2026) in the requirements for the keeping of primates by private individuals in England and Wales. Please make sure you are up to date with these if you have or deal with such primates. They come into force on April 6th 2026. See: Licence conditions for primate keepers (Schedule 1) - GOV.UK

At last! Some good news. Due to the reduction of the avian influenza risk to poultry and captive birds, plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures in England and Wales at 00:01 on Thursday 09 April 2026. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) requiring mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place across GB. Please make sure you follow the enhanced mandatory biosecurity guidance as the risk of avian influenza continues. More information...