I know many of the more successful breeders in the North East & when I see them at a show I know what to expect when I get to the class they show in. Usually I know their birds when I get to the class because usually they stand out as compared to others in the class.
NYREDS you do judge by...
I have been showing birds for three years and after the last show I attended, it seems that there are favorites or top names that win at all the shows every year even with birds that are not up to the standards. I had also talked to several other people that are fairly new to showing (4-6 years...