showmanship

  1. Liv_loves_chickens

    In need of Polish Chicks, Where to Get Them?

    Hello! I am a member of 4-H and have been showing chickens at the fair for 10 years (this is one of my last years). I have had polish chickens before and they are definitely one of my favorite breeds. I would love to get some polish chicks soon so I can show them at the fair this summer, however...
  2. Showing chickens

    Showing chickens

    Hello! I’m Nora and I have shown chickens for 3 years in 4H and at the national poultry show! It’s super fun and allows me to interact with birds differently than having them as only pets. Since so many of my friends here have asked me about showing them, here is my introduction to showing...
  3. TheQueenOfDucks

    Is Black Swedish a good breed for showing?

    We just got some new ducklings! They are a lovely Black Swedish pair. Would they be a good show bird? If not, would they be good for showmanship? Thanks for the help in advance!
  4. PioneerChicks

    Pigeon 4-H Showmanship... advice?

    I might show a Birmingham Roller for 4-H Poultry at the fair this year. I've always done chickens in the past and am a newbie to pigeons, but I'm ready for a challenge! What sort of pigeon-specific questions do the judges ask, and any other tips? Recommended resources?
  5. H

    Proper Poultry Showmanship (USA)

    If you have read my other thread Preparing for Poultry Showmanship (USA) then you are all set to understand the steps to poultry showmanship! Showmanship involves knowledge, handling, confidence, and care! Here are some steps I take to ensure a victory! Walking up the judge: Take your bird...
  6. H

    Preparing for Poultry Showmanship (USA)

    Poultry showmanship can be both nerve racking and exciting. Over my 8 years as a 4-H member specializing in poultry, I have perfected my craft in poultry showmanship and hope to aid others in the ring as well. 1 month before show: Choosing your bird: choose a bird that is light weight and...
  7. Tylerblockbuster

    County showmanship with a silkie need help

    I dont know if this is the right place to post this but it was the thread that made the most sense. I show a 2 year old silkie rooster at our county fair and need help with tips. We have this one girl who is in the older kid class with me who has 3 years in a row got a perfect score and I need...
  8. 4-H chicken shower

    Showing Chicken's

    Hey everyone, I show Chicken's for 4-H and was wondering if there was any poultry shows (other than 4H) with Showmanship in South Mississippi.
  9. 4-H chicken shower

    Showing Chicken's

    Hey everyone, I show Chicken's for 4-H and was wondering if there was any poultry shows (other than 4H) with Showmanship in South Mississippi.
  10. How to Train Your Chicken for Showmanship

    How to Train Your Chicken for Showmanship

    Showmanship is a fun way to enjoy your chickens and expand your chicken knowledge. It lets exhibitors show off their chicken handling skills and compete for ribbons and other prizes. Chickens that are not exemplary examples of their breed’s type can compete and win in showmanship. But without...
  11. Gwynevere

    Chicken Exhibitions and Showing: How to get into a great sport and not feel lost when you start

    Chicken Exhibitions and Showing: How to get into a great sport and not feel ridiculous when you start (from someone who has already been there) Chicken showing is just like any other type of show. The object is to choose the best representative of the breed or species while also...
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