Best Type of Chicken for a 13 year old 4-her

[ILoveHenrietta]

Hello.
My daughter is in 4-h and would like to show a new type of chicken. This will be her 3rd time showing at her local county fair. She wants a fancier looking chicken. We have had a Rhode Island Red & a barbed rock. She loved them very much. As I was saying she really wants a fancy type. (Or one that will show very well). I was hoping for it to be a well tempered breed also. Please comment a few breeds below.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! There's one breed that is fantastic for young 4-hers. It's d'Uccles, they're fun, show pretty well, and they are SUPER tame.

 

[gander007]

Alright

Sound's like she has already chosen some great breeds already

The Russian Orloff's are different

There is always the French Marans great chicken all round

Good luck with 4-H

gander007

 

[TwoCrows]

You might check out our breeds section here on BYC for some ideas about the different chicken breeds and whether any of them will fit your needs...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/category/chicken-breeds

Great to have you aboard and good luck in the show circuit!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you. Many breeds are great for young people getting into showing birds. I'd personally reccomend Wyandotte Bantams. They are sweet, fluffy, and have great personality. Wyandottes are good showbirds, and have been bred to a high state of perfection.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us! As everyone else has said, many breeds can be great showbirds. For more showy (but still gentle and enjoyable birds), I would recommend Wyandotte Bantams, Leghorns, Brahmas, or Cochins. Silkies are great birds too, but only if you get them from a breeder (many hatchery birds are awful in terms of show-quality).

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[fosterson]

And just to point out, if the RIR and Barred are good and typey, then they'll show well because EVERYONE is showing D'uccles and Polish. There are usually very FEW RIRs or Barreds entered into shows where I'm from. Everyone wants the fancy chicken!

 

[Wyandottes7]

And just to point out, if the RIR and Barred are good and typey, then they'll show well because EVERYONE is showing D'uccles and Polish. There are usually very FEW RIRs or Barreds entered into shows where I'm from. Everyone wants the fancy chicken!

X2

However, you'll need to get Rhode Island Reds or Barred Rocks from a breeder. Hatchery RIRS often have the wrong color (a reddish color instead of a deep mahogany) and are often too small. Barred Rocks from hatcheries tend to have poor barring (not as well defined as you liked), and also have problems with size.