I am in 4H and will be showing my speckled Sussex in a few days. She does wonderfully when I handle her, except for when I get around to showing her head. Usually, when I show a chicken's head, I bring the chicken around me so that they're just above my shoulder, that way I can efficiently show...
I might show a Birmingham Roller for 4-H Poultry at the fair this year. I've always done chickens in the past and am a newbie to pigeons, but I'm ready for a challenge! What sort of pigeon-specific questions do the judges ask, and any other tips? Recommended resources?
If you have read my other thread Preparing for Poultry Showmanship (USA) then you are all set to understand the steps to poultry showmanship! Showmanship involves knowledge, handling, confidence, and care! Here are some steps I take to ensure a victory!
Walking up the judge:
Take your bird...
Poultry showmanship can be both nerve racking and exciting. Over my 8 years as a 4-H member specializing in poultry, I have perfected my craft in poultry showmanship and hope to aid others in the ring as well.
1 month before show:
Choosing your bird: choose a bird that is light weight and...
I dont know if this is the right place to post this but it was the thread that made the most sense. I show a 2 year old silkie rooster at our county fair and need help with tips. We have this one girl who is in the older kid class with me who has 3 years in a row got a perfect score and I need...
Showmanship is a fun way to enjoy your chickens and expand your chicken knowledge. It lets exhibitors show off their chicken handling skills and compete for ribbons and other prizes. Chickens that are not exemplary examples of their breed’s type can compete and win in showmanship. But without...
Chicken Exhibitions and Showing: How to get into a great sport and not feel ridiculous when you start
(from someone who has already been there)
Chicken showing is just like any other type of show. The object is to choose the best representative of the breed or species while also...
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