4-H Showmanship tips please?

[2chixintown]

Good Luck! Thanks for all the great info everyone!

 

[chickengramps]

Just remember they are judging you not the chicken. My kids used the chicken that is most tamest. So we have kids that bring chickens just to use in showmanship. A lot of them use bantams cause they are easy to handle.

 

[NYREDS]

Just remember they are judging you not the chicken. My kids used the chicken that is most tamest. So we have kids that bring chickens just to use in showmanship. A lot of them use bantams cause they are easy to handle.

Not entirely true. Following the APA guidelines for Showmanship 20 points out of 100 are dedicated to the appearance & condition of the bird. Some of the fairs I judge have their own evaluation instrument bt all of them do consider the bird's appearance as part of the total score.

 

[chickengramps]

Sorry, in the county my kids show in, I was told this by the judge.

 

[FlCountryGirl]

At my county fair the birds were judged seperately but points were still attributed to the bird's cleanliness during showmanship. Had a great time and placed third in showmanship and in the skillathon. We did egg grading, parasites, meat cuts, and a few other things.

 

[tinkershell767]

Remember to watch the judge at all times and you could use vasaline to shine their beaks and feet just before showing. A good bath the day before showing is also a people pleaser. Just keep your girls looking like superstars and that will get you some leeway. And know your birds to the best of your ability.

 

[MorganC]

I would look at the Merck veterinary manual too, that will help you get really technical and makes you look like you know everything.