For my 4H kids, I would want them to be show quality. The fairs in our area are judged by APA judges, and it's disappointing for the kids to be in the bottom of the class or DQed. Because the numbers are small, the classes are heavily combined. So for example, a bantam Wyandotte may be the only...
Oh, and I can't imagine being the judge who had to choose the best East Indie duck among two very long rows of little iridescent black ducks! It made my eyes water even to think of trying to judge that class.
We didn't hang around to meet anyone, but we did make it to the show and had a very good time seeing all the birds. I loved the judging contest setup in the youth room - I sensed that some real thought went into that, and although we didn't get to stay long enough to hear the answers, just...
My daughter (of 4-H persuasion) and I are planning to come spectate and check out the sales barn. This will be our first time at the Stockton show - any tips and advice would be welcome. She is looking forward to getting to see many more examples of each breed in person and is hoping to learn...