I have this Phoenix that I am possibly entering in a local State fair and want to make sure she is a good candidate...this is the first year I am showing her at State and don’t really know what to look for show quality wise. From what I have been reading online I have noticed there are two...
Hi there, I was at a poultry show this past weekend and noticed this silkie was for sale, I talked to the person who owned it and breeds silkies and they said they would be willing to sell it to me for $20, because they need to downsize their flock. Can anybody tell me if this would be a good...
Hi there! I am looking into getting a silkie or two as an exhibition bird and was wondering what would be the best color to start out with for a beginner.
Hi there, I have a lavender Amerucana hen that I am interested in entering at some shows. I have looked online to make sure that color is recognized by the APA but can’t seem to find a definitive answer.... does anyone know whether it is? Or what the recognized amerucana colors are by the APA?
I recently got into chickens and have decided to show silkies and am trying to learn as much as possible. With that being said I’m wondering what the recognized silkie colors are by the APA before I start building my show flock. I have searched online and can’t seem to find a definitive answer...
hello! I was just at a neighboring county’s county fair and was watching the rabbit show. During the rabbit show the judge told this one young lady and the crowd to use Ivomec 3 weeks before their next fair to “enhance rabbit/ fur quality.” Now I have heard if giving small dosages of Ivomec...
What hatcheries would you recommend for show quality Cornish cross? I know Hatcheries are somewhat of a gamble but tractor supply is my only other option. Some qualities I'm looking for are health on arrival, wide breast, long wide body, and good bone structure.
Thanks to all who comment. They...
I have a silver laced wyandotte bantam and her legs are white. She is a show bird and they should be bright yellow. She has had scaly leg mites but they are mostly gone accept for a couple scales that are bad and that have not grown yet. i have been letting her free range to. Thanks
Looking for Hamburg (bantam and standard) chickens for sale.
-eggs, chicks or adults
Also looking for Wyandotte bantams chickens for sale.
-eggs, chicks or adults
Please let me know what vareities you have available.
Hello there, I am very new to showing chickens and have become very interested in showing silkies. I am wondering what color would be best for showing, since I am aware that some colors/ color combos are not accepted for breed standards, (please correct me if I’m wrong). Also what of type of...
I'm going to start off by saying that I don't have a lot of experience with show quality birds, most I've been around have been hatchery stock.
I was just wondering if there were less egg production in show birds, since they are bred for body shape, whereas hatcheries are obsessed with quantity...
I’ve been showing ducks since 2017 (yes I’m still new at this). These are my birds results. Feel free to ask any questions about showing.
Key (legend):
Note: If there were multiple shows in a year the results will be numbered to what Show was first.
Fox- Taken by fox or other death
S1- First...
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We got 10 SLW chicks this spring, and my brother and I will be showing some at our county fair this summer. Here's the scoop: Some of them have rose combs, and some have small single combs. Are the ones with single combs showable? Thanks!
Not your average chicken is a small hobby farm with exhibition poultry. We are located in the town of Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. We are npip. No shipping, sorry.
We have a week old trio of unsexed splash silkies from exhibition stock. $15 ea or all three for $35.
Bantam calico cochins. Two unsexed...
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Lavender Orpingtons have a gene that is different than the blue gene. These have the lavender gene, which dilutes the black of the orpington into a washed out lighter color. If it is in the right lighting, they can appear to have a lavender or lilac colored hue It Is a very...
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Hi I recently got 2 silver laced wyandotte bantams for show and they have been turning a little yellow from the sun i have a coop from urban chicken coop company i have some panels that cover it any suggestions on how to keep them in better condition thanks