May 2008
BIRDREC V8 software released. The latest version of the ultimate bird record keeping system. More than a 100 new features and enhancements over the old version 7 including:- additional data fields for Aviary Number, For_Sale, Egg Numbers, Egg Status and Egg comments. Viewing multiple databases and/or reports on screen at the same time.Customisable and Favourite Layout data forms. One touch pre-defined filters (such as In-stock birds, Current year birds, Currently breeding pairs, This year's Budget data etc). Enhanced existing reports and new reports including:- a 5 generation Pedigree report, Aviary List, For Sale List, Currently Breeding Pairs Report, Year Index List, Egg and Hatchling Status Statistics, Breeding Statistics Graphs, Monthly Wall Calendar etc. Backup and restore data to CDRW, DVDRW and USB flash drives. PLUS MANY MANY more new features.

Go To BIRDREC page

April 2007
EQUINE GENETIC CALCULATOR software released. A horse and donkey progeny colour predictor for matings. Also includes photographs of different horse and donkey colours.

Go To EQUINE GENETIC CALCULATOR Page

November 2006
AVIAN GENETIC CALCULATOR software released. A bird progeny colour and variety predictor covering over 60 species of caged birds and their various colour and variety mutations. Also includes over 160 photographs of different bird varieties.

Go To AVIAN GENETIC CALCULATOR Page

April 2006
YORKE has massively upgraded the book section of our website with hundreds of new titles added and the addition of MUSIC CDs, DVDs and major brand name SOFTWARE. Check out the BIG BOOK AND MEDIA SPOT of our website. The section has the full resources of our worldwide affiliated stockist Amazon. You will be surprised at some of the bargains on new and discount goods.

Go To BIG BOOK AND MEDIA SPOT Page

January 2006
YORKE is now affiliated with the largest on-line auction and retail seller eBay. We have done the hard work to search out the best bargains on the web in eBay in your categories of interest. We have bird, fish, horse and philatelic bargains galore and more coming. The list of goodies available changes every hour so keep looking in to see what you might find. Just click on the links where you see 'BARGAINS' in each relevant area of our web site.

August 2005
Due to thousands of customer requests, IODINE BLOCKS have now been added to the range of YORKE mineral and grit supplements for caged birds.

Go To MINERAL SUPPLEMENT Page

July 2004
BUDGERIGAR VARIETY BIBLE released. A budgerigar reference book on a CD. Covers over 50 budgerigar varieties including naming, history, descriptions, faults, genetics and over 600 full colour photographs.

Go To BUDGERIGAR VARIETY BIBLE Page

April 2003
STAMPREC released. STAMPREC is a computer software tool to help philatelists (stamp collectors) completely organise all aspects of their hobby. It includes all aspects of stamps, stamp collections, covers, postcards, phonecards, perfins, maxi cards, catalogues, costs, values, photographs, diary, auctions, personal contacts, web links to clubs, dealers, catalogue publishers, reports and listings, album pages and much much more.

Goto STAMPREC

August 2002
YORKE is now affiliated with the world's largest on-line book seller Amazon. We can now have a selection of books, magazines and videos on specific subjects as aviary birds, horses, harness racing and stamp collecting for the hobbyist and professional. In fact, we can even get books on any subject.

On our book page we have highlighted a range of new books available and we even have a search engine for you to locate all sorts of items including used, out of print and collectible items as they come onto the market.

So next time you are looking for a book then come to the YORKE web site to see what's the latest and then browse around and purchase with confidence backed by Amazon.

Note: All purchases of this type are processed through the Amazon payment and delivery system. All other existing non-Amazon products are processed through the YORKE order and payment system.

Go to Book Listing Page

January 2002
PAYPAL secure automated payment and ordering system implemented.
You now have the choice to purchase items from YORKE using the PAYPAL system. All you need is a major credit card and an email address and you are able to purchase items over the internet immediately. PAYPAL is available for use in many countries and is accepted by many businesses etc.
You can of course still purchase items using the manual system of cheques/money orders and air-mail if desired.

Go To the new Order Form

Go To the Paypal Site for more information

January 2002
BIRDREC Version 7.0 released.
New features include a new database for show results and pointscores and accompanying new reports. Enhanced bird bloodline features including manual or automatic calculation, storage in a new bloodline database and accompanying new reports. New statuses for Loaned or Borrowed birds. Buyer and Seller names stored in Budget database and linked to Contacts database. Add several Recurring dates to Diary database (eg quarterly medicine routines) on one screen. A new Quick Variety List report allows rapid creation of simple lists in seconds without the need to use the full blown report writer. Maintenance of databases improved with multiple sort orders on screen, save your favorite screen layout. A new Close Relative report. Improved error checking and user friendly messages. Many more new features.

Go to BIRDREC

October 2001
THE SHOW MANAGER Version 3.0 released.
New features include databases for judges and contacts (master mailing list). Calculate entry fees, enter multiple judging results from a single window form (faster data entry), improved error checking. Addition of prizes and minor sponsors for classes and awards. New improved report writer/editor. Additional and improved reports. Improved support for inkjet and laser printers. Many more new features.

Go To The Show Manager V3.0

January 2001
Budgerigar A4 Show Diplomas released. Made to order diplomas of any budgerigar variety.

December 2000
New Demo CD released and thanks to lower production costs the DEMO CD is now FREE. Simply email YORKE for a copy to be air-mailed to you.

Go To Demo CD Page

November 2000
Framed decorative wall pictures of any variety and colour of budgerigar in a natural setting can now be ordered.

October 2000
Release of BUDGEN Version 5, the newest version of the popular budgerigar genetics and illustration software program.
Version 5 is a 32 bit Windows program which runs on Windows'95 or better. New budgerigar mutations have been added. The illustration feature has been upgraded to produce full size 256 colour high resolution pictures. All pictures can be viewed on screen, sent to printer or imported into your favourite graphics program (if you want to use or manipulate the picture for some other special purpose)

Go to BUDGEN V5

September 2000
Due to public demand, calcium blocks have been added to the mineral supplement range. Blocks are 100gms each in a pack of 6.

Go To Dietary Mineral Supplements

August 2000
For fans of Harness Racing (Trotting and Pacing). A range of decorative and technical standardbred horse pedigrees is available. These are available for most Australian and New Zealand bred registered standardbreds.

Go To Pedigree Page

August 2000
Added a page for you to advertise birds or bird related items. Private persons can advertise on this site for FREE for 3 months. Cheap commercial rates also available for businesses or long term ads.

Go to Classified Ads

June 2000
Patch BIRDREC V6 up to V6.04. If you want to create Labels or Cross-tabular reports with Birdrec's built in report writer you will need two extra files. If you don't want to use these features , you don't need the patch, however I recommend you download anyway. Users who already have version 6.04 (check your Rego number on your CD) do not need the patch.
1. Download the BR604.EXE file by clicking on the link below. This file is a self-extracting Zip file. Download the file into your BIRD6 folder (directory).
2. Then double click on the BR604.EXE file to extract the two extra files (dbfcdx.rdd &_dbfcdx.rdd) into your BIRD6 folder.

BIRDREC V6.04 Patch (172KB)

February 2000
A new Demonstration CD of all programs.

Go To Demonstration CD

January 2000
Release of BIRDREC Version 6 for Windows.

Go to BIRDREC

June 1999
Official launch of YORKE website.

March 1999
Release of THE SHOW MANAGER V2 for Windows. Computerised exhibition management software.

Go to The Show Manager

Last modified on Tuesday, 29 April 2008