Welcome
The Scottish Waterfowl Club is made up of members with enthusiasm for the keeping, breeding and, in most cases, exhibition of domestic waterfowl of all varieties. Amongst the aims of the club are:
- To conserve and preserve the pure breeding of all classes of domestic waterfowl
- To promote the exhibition of domestic waterfowl for interested members
- To encourage juniors to take an active interest in this most absorbing of hobbies
Membership
Membership is open to all who share these interests, newsletters are issued, special awards and rosettes are offered at all shows in Scotland where there are waterfowl classes, culminating in the Scottish National Show held each January where many waterfowl trophies are awarded. The annual meeting is also held there. We would be delighted to receive articles, questions, contributions and experiences from anyone, either expert or novice, for publication in our newsletter. This is one way of learning from each other; you may have tips which could be of great help to others.
- Single £5
- Joint or Family £6
- Junior (up to 16 years) £1.50
Help and advice is available to those who wish to "start up" keeping ducks or geese of any variety, from the delightful call ducks, which are often kept as pets that will keep the garden free of slugs and other creepy-crawlies without damaging plants, to large geese kept to act as watchdogs and who will also help to keep any long grass in check. People looking just to keep pets and those keen to become breeders and exhibitors will all be welcome. Anyone trying to obtain birds is usually put in touch with the nearest established breeder who may be able to help. The best time to start up with waterfowl is late Summer/early Autumn as breeders are most likely to have birds available. Spring is more difficult as most breeders will only have their breeding stock left.
Forthcoming Shows And Sales
| Date | Event | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 21&22/01/2012 | Scottish National Poultry Show, Lanark | 01771622557 |
| 12/02/2012 | Moray Nairn Fur and Feather | 01343 540289 |
| 19/02/2012 | Borders, Kelso | 07811766008 |
| 26/02/2012 | Peebles Poultry Club Championship Show | 01555 773211 |
| 28/04/2012 | Beith Farmers Society | 01505 683251 |
| 12&13/05/2012 | Ayr County Show | 08452 011460 |
| 19/05/2012 | Fife Show | 01334 880518 |
| 26/05/2012 | Drymen | 01236 840192 |
| 02/06/2012 | West Fife Show | 01577 850318 |
| 09/06/2012 | Stirling | 01236 840192 |
| 21,22,23&24/06/2012 | Royal Highland Show, Ingliston | 01313 356212 |