4H and showing....

[Hoosiermomma]

I tried to find a link on here about this but was unsuccessful. If you have a link to this topic, please post it.
My kids are showing our cochins and possibly a silkie pair in our local 4H show which is the third week of July. It's already been in the steady 90's here for the past two weeks and I am afraid of what it will be like then. Any suggestions on how to keep the chicks comfortable during that week? I know we can use the fans and I was thinking about doing the frozen water bottle thing for them as well. I just don't want to lose any chicks for an 'experience' in showing.
Please let me know what worked for you/your kids......

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

You shouldn't be showing chicks--birds need to be around 6 months or older--preferably older.

Plenty of cool water, plenty of shade to keep the birds comfortable.

 

[Hoosiermomma]

Our oldest pair will be around 6 mos. The others will be 3-4 mos. In our 4H there isn't a limit as far as age. They will definately have cool water and they will be under a shelter.

 

[Lover-of-Poultry]

mom, If you are wanting experience ~but~ you are wanting some winners you will want to show 6-9 mths old in the pullets area

. I showed in 4-H for years and I always did better with those ages

 

[pipermark]

This link has some very good info , pertaining to either APa or 4-h shows.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PS037