Hi there I’m thinking of buying some OEGB birds from a breeder off Facebook who has lemon blue and lemon blue sport OEGB birds for sale. I have been trying to find a list of all of the recognized varieties so that I know if I would be able to show them but can’t find a definitive answer, could...
So I have lately been trying to find a Silver Phoenix rooster to show and breed with my silver Phoenix hen that got champion at my local county fair, so I want to get one that is good quality and recently I found one on Craigslist that was $30, and wanted a second opinion before purchasing. (He...
So I have lately been trying to find a Silver Phoenix rooster to show and breed with my silver Phoenix hen that got champion at my local county fair, so I want to get one that is good quality and recently I found one on Craigslist that was $30, and wanted a second opinion before purchasing. (He...
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 recently got into exhibition poultry because I have been given a chicken by a neighbor who’s son was in 4-H after they couldn’t keep it anymore. I was looking online at photos to compare this chicken and show quality ones and don’t really know what to look for. If you could give any...
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 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...
To all people who know the SOP for Marans, what do you have to say about mine. Got it from a lady who got him from Greenfire farm C line.
Not planning on showing him, but will like to know what I have.
If anyone has a picture of a SOP for a hen and rooster of the same Color Marans, please...
I am wanting to get a trio of birds to bred to their AU SOP. I am not sure which to get but have a while because I need to save up around 100 bucks. any recommendations on good breeds for that sort of thing?
I got curious from seeing so many Facebook posts “what breed is my chicken” with answers like “that bird has yellow legs so it is a barred rock, not a cuckoo marans”. I have also heard from multiple people that, if a bird does not meet the breeds sop(within reason) that it is not considered that...
So I want to attend a show this September just to get the experience. I don’t plan on winning best of show or anything lol but can someone look at my chickens and tell me which one/s you would take to the show? Obviously these are not great pictures at all and they’re a few weeks old. Pictures...
Hello everyone,
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...
Hello from Nebraska!
I have 7 Black Copper Marans and 1 Splash Marans Rooster that I hatched out in December and February. I'm trying to figure out which ones I should keep for breeding purposes. All of them came from "good lines" but we all know there are plenty cull birds from show lines... I...
Hey guys! I often find myself scrolling through old post or articles on BYC to find helpful information but found myself needing some help on something I was unable to find a thread about. So I created an account today to get a conversation going on breeding for the SOP for Silver laced...