Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[Nicole01]

Where do I start looking for Ameracuana's for my girls to show? Do I start with 4-H or with APA/ABA shows? My husband would be taking my girls to the shows while I prepare the chickens at home.

I know nobody around here and I have no one that could mentor me.

I'm obviously going about this the wrong way with the recent misfortune I've been encountering. I did sign up to be a part of the ABC club and I'm awaiting for my information to arrive.

I'm looking for chickens where my girls will win. This will boost their self esteem and make them feel like they can accomplish good things. I want nothing but the best for my children and I. Thanks.

 

[pips&peeps]

Nicole,

You are on the right track by looking to the ABC for birds bred to standard. However, all birds are not show birds, no one can guarantee you a show quality bird from their eggs or just hatched chicks.

I would also like to add that showing and 4-H is not about winning. It is about the process of raising the birds. It is a learning opportunity and you can meet some wonderful people.

 

[Nicole01]

Nicole, You are on the right track by looking to the ABC for birds bred to standard. However, all birds are not show birds, no one can guarantee you a show quality bird from their eggs or just hatched chicks. I would also like to add that showing and 4-H is not about winning. It is about the process of raising the birds. It is a learning opportunity and you can meet some wonderful people.

Thank you very much! This is very helpful. I know my girls wont win every time, but I don't want them losing every time either.

I think this is a great event to get them started in. Right now they are in horseback lessons, but I can't afford horses purchase and to house them to show. I can only have them taught to ride.

I need to keep my children involved in activities to keep their self esteem up and to respect others.

Raising chickens is a passion of mine and I'd like to share it with my girls. Ameracuana's are my breed of choice and this is what we want to specialize in.

Again, thank you.

 

[BarnGoddess01]

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I don't think it hurts them. It's just unattractive and is probably less than ideal from an evolutionary/survival of the fittest point of view because they do seem to be less solid on their feet. They're kind of wobbly because their stance isn't square. If you are just looking for layer birds you could probably keep them but as a breeder you would want to avoid them, I should think. I know I will.

 

[aoxa]

I don't think it hurts them. It's just unattractive and is probably less than ideal from an evolutionary/survival of the fittest point of view because they do seem to be less solid on their feet. They're kind of wobbly because their stance isn't square. If you are just looking for layer birds you could probably keep them but as a breeder you would want to avoid them, I should think. I know I will.

I have never seen this or even heard of it. I have a layer with wry tail and she gets along just fine. Definitely not a breeder bird. She is just a production type barred rock anyway.

I have only ever experienced leg problems in my waterfowl. Never my chickens. Hmm. I learned something new today

 

[Reyvaughn]

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I really liked my Lavender's however so do the coyotes. Ameraucana's are not as quick as my Icelandic's
luckily the darker color's do not stand out so I just have black and blue's lol.

Sorry, Cooper, I apologize. It was not you putting the Lavs down, it was 2Seth2.

 

[aoxa]

Sorry, Cooper, I apologize.  It was not you putting the Lavs down, it was 2Seth2. 

He didn't say they ought to be culled.. I think he was being sarcastic.

 

[Reyvaughn]

He wasn't saying to cull Lavs in that quote, but this is what he said after I posted I was selling my Lav pullet.

haha I'll take the lavender one dinner please

Your right we can all believe that we are right so we will drop this

No, he/she was not being sarcastic.

 

[chickee]

Seth is just a 14 year old boy who is very opinionated and likes to joke around

He wasn't saying to cull Lavs in that quote, but this is what he said after I posted I was selling my Lav pullet.


No, he/she was not being sarcastic.

 

[heatherscooby77]

Thank you very much! This is very helpful. I know my girls wont win every time, but I don't want them losing every time either.
I think this is a great event to get them started in. Right now they are in horseback lessons, but I can't afford horses purchase and to house them to show. I can only have them taught to ride.
I need to keep my children involved in activities to keep their self esteem up and to respect others.
Raising chickens is a passion of mine and I'd like to share it with my girls. Ameracuana's are my breed of choice and this is what we want to specialize in.
Again, thank you.

x2 on Pips&Peeps I was thinking what she said, I just couldn't get it to not sound like a scalding. LOL

I also want to add that showing chickens is subjective. You breed, and hope to make the right choices. If you make the wrong choices, there is always 'next year".

Chickens are also awesome because unlike other livestock you don't have to be 'rich' to have nice birds. You start out with the best birds you can afford, and go from there. My daughter loves 4-H. Its nice to win, but getting there is the prize!