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A double coop is just a regular coop with the divider taken out. Some of the bigger birds need more space.... Instead of having 1 lil hole, they have the space of 2 cages (or sometimes the entire bank) to move in. You see it alot for the standard brahmas, cochins, etc. Some of the long tailed breeds like minorcas, phoenix, leghorns also need more room so their feathers don't get too hashed.
AOV means Any Other Variety. In silkies there are 8 approved colors...black, white, blue, splash, buff, partridge, grey, and lavendar. Any other color that doesn't fit into those approved colors is shown as AOV: blue partridge, cuckoo, paint, etc. Those birds are pretty much judged against themselves and can't do any better than best of variety. You can make up pretty much any name you want there... However if you call something a name that's already in the standard, it will get judged according to that. Good example.... the 'porcelain' silkies. That color is defined in the standard already. It would still be considered AOV in silkies. I haven't seen a bird yet that fits that defined description though.
In my experience at least, judges tend to favor the girls.... I think you should take what you want to show though. If you have the room and feel like bathing alot of birds, take them all. Its usually a cheap learning experience. To show a few extra birds doesn't even add up to the cost of a movie ticket these days. I think I'd rather be at a chicken show too.
Go and have some fun!
