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Known World Aviculturists Guild

2008-06-18T01:26:18Z

Aisinbiya: /* Membership and Honors */

The Known World Aviculturists Guild is the current name of the aviculture guild originally founded on August 14th, 2006 as the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] by Biya Sama Fujin in the Crown Province of [[Ostgardr]], [[East]] kingdom. The guild is dedicated to studying the sciences and arts of medieval [[aviculture]], that is, the keeping of companion birds in period.

But the guild goes beyond that. The guild is dedicated to "the history, care and conservation" of companion bird species, extending chivalry to birds in a way that is often thought of as radical by those outside of the modern aviculture and parrot rescue-rehab communities. It is not at all unusual to see SCAdian guild members helping such organizations as the Indonesian Parrot Project or wild quaker parakeet groups--which is precisely why members of these groups have also joined the guild as well, building a bridge of good will between the SCA and the greater bird community.

==Membership and Honors==

The following members have received awards from the Crowns of their kingdoms for excellence in the arts and sciences of aviculture:

Biya Sama: award of arms October 26, 2007 Warrior's Naadam

Dionysia Birdclever: award of arms April 12, 2008 Coronation Konrad Brenwen

The following guild members have received awards from the guild

Lady Lile honorary parrot October 26, 2007 Warrior's Naadam

Known World Aviculturists Guild

2008-06-18T01:25:05Z

Aisinbiya:

The Known World Aviculturists Guild is the current name of the aviculture guild originally founded on August 14th, 2006 as the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] by Biya Sama Fujin in the Crown Province of [[Ostgardr]], [[East]] kingdom. The guild is dedicated to studying the sciences and arts of medieval [[aviculture]], that is, the keeping of companion birds in period.

But the guild goes beyond that. The guild is dedicated to "the history, care and conservation" of companion bird species, extending chivalry to birds in a way that is often thought of as radical by those outside of the modern aviculture and parrot rescue-rehab communities. It is not at all unusual to see SCAdian guild members helping such organizations as the Indonesian Parrot Project or wild quaker parakeet groups--which is precisely why members of these groups have also joined the guild as well, building a bridge of good will between the SCA and the greater bird community.

==Membership and Honors==

The following members have received awards from the Crowns of their kingdoms for excellence in the arts and sciences of aviculture:

Biya Sama: award of arms October 26, 2007 Warrior's Naadam
Dionysia Birdclever: award of arms April 12, 2008 Coronation Konrad Brenwen

The following guild members have received awards from the guild

Lady Lile honorary parrot October 26, 2007 Warrior's Naadam

Company of Medieval Aviculturists

2008-06-18T01:13:11Z

Aisinbiya:

The Known World Aviculturists Guild (formerly the Company of Medieval Aviculturists) is the SCA's first guild dedicated to the arts and sciences of medieval and modern [[aviculture]].

The guild officially began on August 14th, 2006 when founder and guildmistress Biya Sama (now Biya Sama Fujin) in the [[Canton of Brokenbridge]] in the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr]], [[East Kingdom]] opened the yahoo group, [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scaparrots]. At the time, the group was simply known as "SCA Parrots." However, "SCA Parrots" is not an SCA legal guild name (guilds, companies, and households are not allowed to use "SCA" in their names) so, after much discussion and debate on a good sounding name, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists was chosen in early September, 2006.

In February, 2008, the guild polled for a new name after finding "Company of Medieval Aviculturists" to be a poor choice for an inter-kingdom guild in the SCA. Guildmistress Biya Sama Fujin (Lady Biya) conducted the polling which concluded with the current name: [[Known World Aviculturists Guild.]]

Guild history continues under new name listing.

==Membership==

As of the spring of 2008, membership in the aviculture guild has stayed between 36 and 40 gentles SCA wide. This includes somewhere between six and ten non-SCAdians or those who cannot be readily identified as within the SCA and known dignitaries in the bird community, including Alison Evans-Fragle of the Edgewater Parrot Society.

[[category:SCA]]

Company of Medieval Aviculturists

2008-06-18T01:08:26Z

Aisinbiya:

The Known World Aviculturists Guild (formerly the Company of Medieval Aviculturists) is the SCA's first guild dedicated to the arts and sciences of medieval and modern [[aviculture]].

The guild officially began on August 14th, 2006 when founder and guildmistress Biya Sama (now Biya Sama Fujin) in the [[Canton of Brokenbridge]] in the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr]], [[East Kingdom]] opened the yahoo group, [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scaparrots]. At the time, the group was simply known as "SCA Parrots." However, "SCA Parrots" is not an SCA legal guild name (guilds, companies, and households are not allowed to use "SCA" in their names) so, after much discussion and debate on a good sounding name, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists was chosen in early September, 2006.

==Membership==

As of the spring of 2008, membership in the aviculture guild has stayed between 36 and 40 gentles SCA wide. This includes somewhere between six and ten non-SCAdians or those who cannot be readily identified as within the SCA and known dignitaries in the bird community, including Alison Evans-Fragle of the Edgewater Parrot Society.

[[category:SCA]]

Aviculture

2008-06-18T00:58:20Z

Aisinbiya: /* Aviculture in the SCA */

[[Image:Aisin Biya Mithril 3b 8-10-06.jpg|right|thumb|200 px|Aisin Biya's cockatiel, Mithril, is a rare whiteface lutino (aka albino) mutation. The genetics involved in producing an albino cockatiel (almost exclusively hens) mean that birds like Mithril can only exist in aviculture.]]

'''Aviculture''' is the art of keeping and/or breeding [[bird]]s for companionship. Unlike [[falconry]], aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of [[parrot]]s, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the [[medieval]] period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as [[canine]]s were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the [[finch]] branch (which includes [[canary|canaries]] and [[sparrow]]s) or the [[dove]] branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the parrots, highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which [[budgerigar]]s and [[cockatiel]]s are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native [[Australia]]. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators. The genetics involved in producing an albino cockatiel (almost exclusively hens) mean that birds like Mithril can only exist in aviculture.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in [[Period]]===
The history of parrot aviculture in [[Europe]] officially begins with [[Alexandre the Great]]'s expeditions to [[India]] in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula [[parakeet]]: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as most "old world" parrots are native to India, southeast [[Asia]], [[Australasia]], and Australia. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently [[green]] in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the [[black]] collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the [[SCA]] is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

In fact it was not until August, 2006 when Biya Sama of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] ([[now named the KNOWN WORLD AVICULTURISTS GUILD]])that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA. This effort sprang from Biya's increasing awareness that most SCAdians, as well as the general public, know precious little about aviculture.

Encouraged by falconry [[laurel]], Mistress Brianna, Biya began researching medieval aviculture in July, 2006. On August 14th, following a demo at which both bird gentles assisted, Aisin-gioro Biya founded the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] as a way of promoting the art of aviculture and the arts and sciences contained within that art.

News of the group quickly spread, both through Biya's personal efforts and through word of mouth from inside and outside the SCA community. It did not take long for those outside of the SCA community to take notice and to join. By December 2007, fully 1/3rd of guild members were non-SCAdians--scientists, parrot rescuers, wild parrot advocates, and bird community dignitaries interested in medieval aviculture research and the applications of guild research on modern aviculture.

In February, 2008, with the coronation of Konrad and Brenwen of the East marking a new opportunity for the guild to pursue Crown recognition, the guild polled for a new and better name and chose the [[KNOWN WORLD AVICULTURIST GUILD]] to reflect both its inter-kingdom character and the diversity of persona and species in membership.
[[Category:Sciences]]

Aviculture

2007-05-04T11:56:51Z

Aisinbiya: /* Aviculture in the SCA */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

[[Image:Aisin Biya Mithril 3b 8-10-06.jpg]]

Aisin Biya's cockatiel, Mithril, is a rare whiteface lutino (aka albino) mutation. The genetics involved in producing an albino cockatiel (almost exclusively hens) mean that birds like Mithril can only exist in aviculture.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as most "old world" parrots are native to India, southeast Asia, Australasia, and Australia. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the SCA is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

In fact it was not until August, 2006 when Aisin-gioro Biya of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA. This effort sprang from Biya's increasing awareness that most SCAdians, as well as the general public, know precious little about aviculture.

Encouraged by falconry laurel, Mistress Brianna, Biya began researching medieval aviculture in July, 2006. On August 14th, following a demo at which both bird gentles assisted, Aisin-gioro Biya founded the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] as a way of promoting the art of aviculture and the arts and sciences contained within that art.
[[Category:Sciences]]

Aviculture

2007-05-04T11:56:17Z

Aisinbiya: /* Aviculture in the SCA */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

[[Image:Aisin Biya Mithril 3b 8-10-06.jpg]]

Aisin Biya's cockatiel, Mithril, is a rare whiteface lutino (aka albino) mutation. The genetics involved in producing an albino cockatiel (almost exclusively hens) mean that birds like Mithril can only exist in aviculture.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as most "old world" parrots are native to India, southeast Asia, Australasia, and Australia. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the SCA is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

In fact it was not until August, 2006 when Aisin-gioro Biya of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA. This effort sprang from Biya's increasing awareness that most SCAdians, as well as the general public, know precious little about aviculture.

Encouraged by falconry laurel, Mistress Brianna, Biya began researching medieval aviculture in July, 2006. On August 14th, following a demo at which both bird gentles assisted, Aisin Biya founded the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] as a way of promoting the art of aviculture and the arts and sciences contained within that art.
[[Category:Sciences]]

Brokenbridge

2007-05-04T11:55:05Z

Aisinbiya: /* =History Milestones */

'''Brokenbridge''' is an [[SCA]] [[branch]] in the [[Kingdom of the East]]. It is a [[canton]] of the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr]].

The Canton of Brokenbridge is located in Brooklyn, New York. An early version of this canton was located in just a few zip codes in Brooklyn and, due to the fact that most of its members lived in the same building, was referred to as the "Vertical Canton."

Before Brokenbridge was founded, there was some thought to name the canton "Ebbet's Field. An Ebbet is a small green newt indigenous to the area. This would have made it a "newtist canton." This idea was ultimately rejected.

==History Milestones==
On April 14th, 2007 at the Final Court of King Lucan and Queen Yana, the Canton of Brokenbridge was made a permenant group, the fourth canton in the Crown Province of [[Ostgardr]]. This was done in record time: just 18 months after initial formation.

===External Links===
* [http://www.cantonofbrokenbridge.org/ Brokenbridge homepage]

[[Category: Cantons (SCA)]]

Brokenbridge

2007-05-04T11:54:41Z

Aisinbiya:

'''Brokenbridge''' is an [[SCA]] [[branch]] in the [[Kingdom of the East]]. It is a [[canton]] of the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr]].

The Canton of Brokenbridge is located in Brooklyn, New York. An early version of this canton was located in just a few zip codes in Brooklyn and, due to the fact that most of its members lived in the same building, was referred to as the "Vertical Canton."

Before Brokenbridge was founded, there was some thought to name the canton "Ebbet's Field. An Ebbet is a small green newt indigenous to the area. This would have made it a "newtist canton." This idea was ultimately rejected.

===History Milestones==
On April 14th, 2007 at the Final Court of King Lucan and Queen Yana, the Canton of Brokenbridge was made a permenant group, the fourth canton in the Crown Province of [[Ostgardr]]. This was done in record time: just 18 months after initial formation.

===External Links===
* [http://www.cantonofbrokenbridge.org/ Brokenbridge homepage]

[[Category: Cantons (SCA)]]

Company of Medieval Aviculturists

2007-05-04T11:49:34Z

Aisinbiya: /* Membership */

The Company of Medieval Aviculturists is the SCA's first guild dedicated to the arts and sciences of medieval and modern [[aviculture]].

The guild officially began on August 14th, 2006 when founder and guildmistress Aisin-gioro Biya in the [[Canton of Brokenbridge]] in the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr]], [[East Kingdom]] opened the yahoo group, [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scaparrots]. At the time, the group was simply known as "SCA Parrots." However, "SCA Parrots" is not an SCA legal guild name (guilds, companies, and households are not allowed to use "SCA" in their names) so, after much discussion and debate on a good sounding name, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists was chosen in early September, 2006.

==Membership==

Membership in the Company of Medieval Aviculturists is open to all. While, as of the charter ratification on April 22nd, 2007 at [[Popinjays Play in Brooklyn]], most members reside in the East Kingdom, anyone from any kingdom or area may join. While many members are stewards to companion birds, just as many are not--it is not required to join.

As of April 22nd, 2007 members reside in:

*[[East Kingdom]]
*[[West Kingdom]]
*[[Middle Kingdom]]
*[[Calontir]]
*[[An Tir]]
*[[Atenveldt]]

Feathered lords and ladies in the Company include:

*[[Umbrella cockatoo]]s
*[[Moluccan cockatoo]]s
*[[Goffin cockatoo]]s
*[[Cockatiels]]
*[[Congo African grey]]s
*[[Timeh African grey]]s
*[[Blue-front Amazon]]s
*[[Blue and gold macaw]]s

==Why "Company?"==

In the SCA, private groups of like-minded SCAdians may be in three major forms: [[households]], [[companies]], and [[guilds]]. Of these, [[guilds]] and [[companies]] may both be centered around specific arts and sciences. Whereas guilds traditionally have a hierarchy, companies see their members as equals--which is why the falconry group is called, [["Saint Bavon's Company of Falconry"]] for in this group, all falconers have an equal voice--none is above another.

With Saint Bavon's Company of Falconry as a model, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists decided to organize along a similar concept: all members are equals.

Unlike Saint Bavon's, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists counts avians as full members. This is in part a reflection of the Company's values as stated in its [[charter]].

==Charter for the Company of Medieval Aviculturists==

The [[charter for the Company of Medieval Avicuturists]] was written by Aisin-gioro Biya and ratified by unanimous vote by both human and feathered members on April 22nd, 2007 at [[Popinjays Play in Brooklyn]].

Company of Medieval Aviculturists

2007-05-04T11:47:43Z

Aisinbiya:

The Company of Medieval Aviculturists is the SCA's first guild dedicated to the arts and sciences of medieval and modern [[aviculture]].

The guild officially began on August 14th, 2006 when founder and guildmistress Aisin-gioro Biya in the [[Canton of Brokenbridge]] in the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr]], [[East Kingdom]] opened the yahoo group, [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scaparrots]. At the time, the group was simply known as "SCA Parrots." However, "SCA Parrots" is not an SCA legal guild name (guilds, companies, and households are not allowed to use "SCA" in their names) so, after much discussion and debate on a good sounding name, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists was chosen in early September, 2006.

==Membership==

Membership in the Company of Medieval Aviculturists is open to all. While, as of the charter ratification on April 22nd, 2007 at [[Popinjays Play in Brooklyn]], most members reside in the East Kingdom, anyone from any kingdom or area may join. While many members are stewards to companion birds, just as many are not--it is not required to join.

As of April 22nd, 2007 members reside in:

[[East Kingdom]]
[[West Kingdom]]
[[Midrealms]]
[[Calontir]]
[[An Tir]]
[[Atenveldt]]

Feathered lords and ladies in the Company include:

[[Umbrella cockatoo]]s
[[Moluccan cockatoo]]s
[[Goffin cockatoo]]s
[[Cockatiels]]
[[Congo African grey]]s
[[Timeh African grey]]s
[[Blue-front Amazon]]s
[[Blue and gold macaw]]s

==Why "Company?"==

In the SCA, private groups of like-minded SCAdians may be in three major forms: [[households]], [[companies]], and [[guilds]]. Of these, [[guilds]] and [[companies]] may both be centered around specific arts and sciences. Whereas guilds traditionally have a hierarchy, companies see their members as equals--which is why the falconry group is called, [["Saint Bavon's Company of Falconry"]] for in this group, all falconers have an equal voice--none is above another.

With Saint Bavon's Company of Falconry as a model, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists decided to organize along a similar concept: all members are equals.

Unlike Saint Bavon's, the Company of Medieval Aviculturists counts avians as full members. This is in part a reflection of the Company's values as stated in its [[charter]].

==Charter for the Company of Medieval Aviculturists==

The [[charter for the Company of Medieval Avicuturists]] was written by Aisin-gioro Biya and ratified by unanimous vote by both human and feathered members on April 22nd, 2007 at [[Popinjays Play in Brooklyn]].

Aviculture

2007-01-05T20:02:01Z

Aisinbiya: /* '''Aviculture''' */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

[[Image:Aisin Biya Mithril 3b 8-10-06.jpg]]

Aisin Biya's cockatiel, Mithril, is a rare whiteface lutino (aka albino) mutation. The genetics involved in producing an albino cockatiel (almost exclusively hens) mean that birds like Mithril can only exist in aviculture.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as most "old world" parrots are native to India, southeast Asia, Australasia, and Australia. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the SCA is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

In fact it was not until August, 2006 when Aisin Biya of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA. This effort sprang from Biya's increasing awareness that most SCAdians, as well as the general public, know precious little about aviculture.

Encouraged by falconry laurel, Mistress Brianna, Biya began researching medieval aviculture in July, 2006. On August 14th, following a demo at which both bird gentles assisted, Aisin Biya founded the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] as a way of promoting the art of aviculture and the arts and sciences contained within that art.
[[Category:Sciences]]

Aviculture

2007-01-05T20:00:24Z

Aisinbiya: /* History of Parrot Aviculture in Period */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

[[Image:Aisin Biya Mithril 3b 8-10-06.jpg]]

Aisin Biya's cockatiel, Mithril, is a rare whiteface lutino (aka albino) mutation. The genetics involved in producing an albino (almost exclusively hens) cockatiel mean that birds like Mithril can only exist in aviculture.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as most "old world" parrots are native to India, southeast Asia, Australasia, and Australia. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the SCA is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

In fact it was not until August, 2006 when Aisin Biya of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA. This effort sprang from Biya's increasing awareness that most SCAdians, as well as the general public, know precious little about aviculture.

Encouraged by falconry laurel, Mistress Brianna, Biya began researching medieval aviculture in July, 2006. On August 14th, following a demo at which both bird gentles assisted, Aisin Biya founded the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] as a way of promoting the art of aviculture and the arts and sciences contained within that art.
[[Category:Sciences]]

Aviculture

2007-01-04T20:02:43Z

Aisinbiya: /* '''Aviculture''' */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

[[Image:Aisin Biya Mithril 3b 8-10-06.jpg]]

Aisin Biya's cockatiel, Mithril, is a rare whiteface lutino (aka albino) mutation. The genetics involved in producing an albino (almost exclusively hens) cockatiel mean that birds like Mithril can only exist in aviculture.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as there are many species native to India. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the SCA is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

In fact it was not until August, 2006 when Aisin Biya of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA. This effort sprang from Biya's increasing awareness that most SCAdians, as well as the general public, know precious little about aviculture.

Encouraged by falconry laurel, Mistress Brianna, Biya began researching medieval aviculture in July, 2006. On August 14th, following a demo at which both bird gentles assisted, Aisin Biya founded the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] as a way of promoting the art of aviculture and the arts and sciences contained within that art.
[[Category:Sciences]]

File:Aisin Biya Mithril 3b 8-10-06.jpg

2007-01-04T19:56:02Z

Aisinbiya:

Aviculture

2007-01-04T12:39:10Z

Aisinbiya: /* Aviculture in the SCA */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as there are many species native to India. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the SCA is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

In fact it was not until August, 2006 when Aisin Biya of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA. This effort sprang from Biya's increasing awareness that most SCAdians, as well as the general public, know precious little about aviculture.

Encouraged by falconry laurel, Mistress Brianna, Biya began researching medieval aviculture in July, 2006. On August 14th, following a demo at which both bird gentles assisted, Aisin Biya founded the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] as a way of promoting the art of aviculture and the arts and sciences contained within that art.
[[Category:Sciences]]

Aviculture

2007-01-04T12:25:17Z

Aisinbiya: /* History of Parrot Aviculture in Period */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as there are many species native to India. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

===Aviculture in the SCA===
The art of aviculture in the SCA is suprisingly new, despite the fact that from the beginning, many SCAdians have kept birds as companions.

It was not until August, 2006 when Aisin Biya of the Canton of [[Brokenbridge]] in [[Ostgardr]] [[East Kingdom]] started the [[Company of Medieval Aviculturists]] that the ancient and highly popular art finally reached the SCA.

[[Category:Sciences]]

Aviculture

2007-01-03T23:51:18Z

Aisinbiya: /* '''Aviculture''' */

== '''Aviculture''' ==

Aviculture is the art of keeping and/or breeding birds for companionship. Unlike falconry, aviculture is an art historically and currently accessible to anyone, though the species available might vary with geography, social status, and the economic circumstances of the aviculturists. The keeping of parrots, for example, is one of the more expensive and time consuming forms of aviculture with a constant shift in species available to individuals. Parrot aviculture is also the form that has changed the most over time as technology and social attitudes have changed. For better or for worse, parrots have often experienced every shift in the human condition over the centuries.

But aviculture is not limited to parrots, though today it is the form we most associate with the art. By the medieval period, several species of birds had been domesticated (just as canines were). These domestic birds are typically members of either the finch branch (which includes canaries and sparrows) or the dove branch. The species of finches and doves kept was generally determined by geography as there was little demand for imports from far flung corners of the world.

This was in stark contrast with the [[parrots]], highly social birds kept in captivity but never domesticated. Even after scores of generations in captivity, most companion parrots are little different from their wild cousins. The main difference, in fact, is that certain species of companion parrots, of which budgies and cockatiels are most popular, have color mutations in captivity that do not, usually cannot, persist in the wild. Wild cockatiels, for example, are always grey birds in their native Australia. However aviculture has developed literally dozens of color mutations that, while beautiful to our eyes, would quickly make the bird visible to predators.

===History of Parrot Aviculture in Period===
The history of parrot aviculture in Europe officially begins with Alexandre the Great's expeditions to India in which he encountered and brought back three species of psiticula parakeet: the Indian ringneck, the plum headed, and of course the Alexandrine parakeet. Based on the records of Alexandre's journeys, it is clear that in Asia, the art of aviculture had extended to parrots some time before--natural as there are many species native to India. Specifically, the Indians had/have a cultural tabboo against eating parrots, seeing them as a class of bird worthy of special protection. Like all psiticula parakeets, the birds brought back to Europe for aviculture were/are predominently green in color with a long tail. The three aforementioned species have a collar of contrasting color around the base of the head. In Roman times, the black collar of the Alexandrine parakeet suggested subservience to humans, ordained by the gods (later the Christian god as well). This proved to be the beginning of many inhumane attitudes towards parrots that were accepted without question by medieval europeans.

[[Category:Sciences]]

Parrot

2007-01-03T14:33:12Z

Aisinbiya: /* Parrots */

Parrot

2007-01-03T14:25:32Z

Aisinbiya: creation of the page

Aviculture

2007-01-03T13:17:50Z

Aisinbiya: creation of the page

== '''Aviculture''' ==

From almost the beginning of history, people have kept and bred birds. While [[falcons]] and [[hawks]] were captured and trained (or retrained in the period practice of [[reclaiming]]) for [[falconry]], the noble art of earning a raptor's trust and hunting with raptors, many more species of birds were and have always been kept for their companionship qualities.

These avilculture birds fall into two catagories: domesticated birds (that is, those whom aviculture have managed to shape physically, socially, and psychologically to accept humans in much the same way dogs accept humans) and wild birds raised by humans but retaining all of their wild qualities socially and psychologically.

Domesticated birds are:

*[[Finches]]
**[[Canaries]]
*[[Doves]]

Wild birds include:
*[[Parrots]]
*Wild bird species kept for companionship (that is, all other birds not previously mentioned)

While it has often been assumed that [[parrots]] are domesticated, "pet", birds, parrots actually have retained all of their wild qualities after several millenia in contact with humans. In fact the main impact of aviculture on parrots has been the color mutations that aviculturists have fostered. For the most part, the practice of aviculture and the lust humans have had for parrots has often been to their detriment.

===History of Companion Birds in Period===

Arts

2007-01-03T12:51:45Z

Aisinbiya: /* Arts and Craft Topics */

<div style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;">[[Image:arts.png]]</div>
== Arts and Craft Topics ==
=== Researching and documentation ===
*[[why research]]
*how to begin [[researching]]
*how [[documentation]] works
*should I enter that A&S [[competition]]

=== Cooking & Brewing ===
*[[Brewing]]
*[[Feasting]]
*[[Food]]
**[[Subtleties]]
**[[Medieval Recipe]]s

=== Smithing ===
*[[Armour]]
*[[Weapons]]
*[[Jewellery]] and [[piecework]]

=== Clothing ===
*[[Garb]]
**[[Fashion]]
**[[Shoes]]
**[[Early Period Dress]] (pre 1380)
***[[Viking Garb]]
**[[Gothic Dress]] (1300-1480)
**[[Late Period Dress]] (1480-end of SCA period)
**[[Accessories]]
**[[index of clothing styles]]

=== Decorative arts ===
*[[Embroidery]] and [[Beading]]
*[[Bobbin lacemaking]]
*[[Drawn thread work]] and [[needlelace]]
*[[Stencil]]ling and [[Fabric painting]]
*[[Stone Carving]]

=== Textile and Fibre Arts ===
*[[Tablet weaving]]
*[[Loom weaving]]
*various [[braiding technique]]s
*various [[knitting]] techniques (or similar)
*[[Dyeing]]
*[[Spinning]]

=== Performance ===
*[[Singing]]
*[[Instrumental music]]
*[[Poetry]]
*[[Renaissance dance]]

=== Writing and artwork ===
*[[Calligraphy]] & [[Illumination]]
*[[Cartography]] ([[Maps]])
*[[Language]]
*[[Illumination]]
*[[period painting]]
*medieval [[literature]]

=== Construction ===
*[[Pavillion]]
*[[Housing]]
*[[Ships]]
*[[Furniture]]- see also [[woodworking]]
*[[Siege weapons]]

=== Household ===
*[[Bedding]]
*[[Tablewares]]
*period ways of [[lighting]] spaces (including [[oil lamps]] and [[candles]])
*[[household tools]]
*[[haircare]]
[[category:arts]]

===Birding Arts===
*[[Falconry]]
*[[Aviculture]]: the keeping and raising of companion birds, including domesticated birds ([[finches]], [[canaries]], and [[doves]]) and, most commonly, [[parrots]] which are wild birds socialized to humans but not domesticated.

Category:Cantons (SCA)

2006-09-04T13:59:04Z

Aisinbiya:

Category:Cantons (SCA)

2006-09-04T13:58:36Z

Aisinbiya:

[[Canton of Brokenbridge]]

Category:Cantons (SCA)

2006-09-04T13:54:35Z

Aisinbiya:

Category:Cantons (SCA)

2006-09-04T13:53:58Z

Aisinbiya:

[[Canton of Brokenbridge]]

The Canton of Brokenbridge is part of the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr.]] Mundanely it is known as the borough of Brooklyn in New York City.

Category:Cantons (SCA)

2006-09-04T13:52:12Z

Aisinbiya: Canton of Brokenbridge definition

[[Category:Groups (SCA)]]
[[Category: Cantons (SCA)]]

[[Canton of Brokenbridge]]

The Canton of Brokenbridge is part of the [[Crown Province of Ostgardr.]] Mundanely it is known as the borough of Brooklyn in New York City.

Category:Cantons (SCA)

2006-09-04T13:46:36Z

Aisinbiya:

[[Category:Groups (SCA)]]
Canton of Brokenbridge