show prep

  1. F

    Show prep for Silkies and regular feathered chickens?

    I have an upcoming show and was wondering about the washing, etc, and getting the birds ready. Thanks for any help!
  2. K

    Raising Turkeys for FFA

    I'm raising 5 turkeys for my chapter of FFA for the first time, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to raise bigger birds and how to fatten them up. The people who show birds at the shows I attend have been doing it for many years so they know a lot more than i do, but I want to have a...
  3. Fanci Feathers Marans

    Bathing Methods?

    I am noticing a pattern in the chicken bathing tutorials. "A splash of vinegar" or "a squirt of glycerin" or "soak for a while". No specifics, just pictures of chickens in 5-gallon buckets. I am also getting conflicting information on which tub should go first. What works for you? How...
  4. Beginners' Show Tips

    Beginners' Show Tips

    I see it all the time. "I've got a show this weekend, how do I whip my bird into shape?" We have all been there at one point or another. A beginner ready to wash their favorite hen for the first time. The truth of the matter is, it takes a lot more than soap to get a chicken show-ready. To do...
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