Results from nationals. The Judge, who I think is pretty good in OZ, said "nice bird" to the one I posted above. I think the tail is too long but he said the foundation are there.
“A very good effort.” Said the judge.
Got a ribbon as best in class at a class. As I have to compete with more established breeds and colours, there were a number of birds in AOV . As we showers know it is hard for a blue to compete against other colours etc. So I must be doing something right...
My chickens, a month old, Love their fish and bran mix. First choice of food.
To see the science behind this read through:-
http://www.findtex.com.au/good-fats-bad-fats
For help with chickens read through:-
http://www.findtex.com.au/livestock/lifestock/2011/11/09/chickens
Sold a couple of goats today and a couple of chickens. Donated $95 to Baker IDI (diabetes research) 50% for them. 50% for me.
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
www.bakeridi.edu.au/
Did not really count them. They came out in 3 different hatches, 14 out 16, 20 out of 24 and 22 out of 24 = 56, lost 3 and another black 1 over night. I must admit it was one of the better hatch off I have had.