Ameraucana Standard questions

[klf73]

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that is what I was getting at

thanks

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Thanks, neither are ameraucanas, Harmony is a true araucana & DandeLyon is a silkieXbrahma--but he does have nice muffs & beard

 

[BBK]

you're right about the4H...it's all about the knowledge and handling of the bird from the 4H-er.... But then they put these birds in the open show too...why not, they're there! and it's only 2.50 per entry.
There they use the standards to judge. and of course if the judge favors a certain breed more than another one...At our fair they close the chicken barn right up and NO ONE is allowed in when the judge is there. Last yr the judge really liked the New Hamshires.

I guess i got ahead of myself until you mention it....it's been awhile since last Aug...my memory must be going....smile...


Melinda

 

[barnyardmom]

In our Co. (warren-Ohio) A lot of kids go home with blue ribbons. may have a real bad "hatchery" chicken but, its the best in it's category. For instance, you night have 7 silkie pullets, all from a hatchery, the judge will pick the best of that group. Then the same with the cocks, hens, and cockerels. THEN he will pick the best of the whole group. After he has judged all the chickens in the show, he will pick the TOP birds for champion. In our CO. this is NOT going to be a hatchery bird. I tell my 4-H ers to go to a show, or find a breeder. Do homework, it cost the same to raise a $5.00 bird as it does to raise a $1.50 bird. If the kids talk to breeders most will help the kid out with a decent quality show bird to get started with. Start with your bird you bought and work up and learn from it. Our favorite bird is a Rhode Island Turkin x the kids show him at fair just because he BEAUTIFUL and people admire his (only a mother could love)lol looks.
good luck, and have fun
dk