anybody ever won with a hatchery bird?

[gamebirdsonly]

I read about how hatchery birds are pet quality but not show. i was just wondering if anybody on here have won best of show or reserve champion with a hatchery bird.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

If you recieve the mcmurray catalogs there are some pics of birds that have won from there hatchery stock.

 

[gamebirdsonly]

anybody on here. i'm talking about a big poultry show. not your local county fair.

 

[countyroad1330]

Yes, there are lots of stories in their catalog. But I have noticed that they are usually people who order LARGE numbers of one breed, and then pick out one good bird to show. I have a black non-bearded Silkie that came from Ideal. I plan on showing it; whether or not it will win is something different.

 

[polish15]

Best of show with a black cochin pullet from Murry Mcmurray. She is a beauty! The chance can be a little slim though. It depends on how many you order. I was lucky. This was the only black cochin I got from them.

 

[countyroad1330]

Polish15, that gives me hope for my Silkie!

 

[Sharisr32]

yes i have won refuse to state breed because of the idea that all hatchery birds are less quality but if you ever see
my birds at a show try to pick out which pair is hatchery stock ... at Ohio Nationals BV and RV
there is always hope

 

[Rte.66_chicks]

Where does one get show-quality stock, anyway? I mainly want eggs, but a really beautiful bird strutting around would be even better eye candy.