Calling all APA and/or ABA breeders!

[Amer]

Here’s a question about exhibiting...I figured it wasn’t worth creating a whole other thread, but I might later if need be.
I’ve seen people use purple dog shampoo or toning shampoo for people to brighten or whiten light colored or white chickens. Does anyone do this and have a recommended brand? Thinking of trying it if we ever have a show again.

On the rare occasion that I use whitening shampoo, I use Synergy Labs.

 

[Florida Bullfrog]

I’m ABA, breeding some of my jungle fowl hybrids to the American game bantam standard. I’m also slowly working towards breeding my JFHs to the ABA junglefowl standards.

 

[FluffyBottomBantams]

Love to see some pictures, Florida!

 

[Mosey2003]

Here’s a question about exhibiting...I figured it wasn’t worth creating a whole other thread, but I might later if need be.
I’ve seen people use purple dog shampoo or toning shampoo for people to brighten or whiten light colored or white chickens. Does anyone do this and have a recommended brand? Thinking of trying it if we ever have a show again.

I always liked the Quic Silver brand for horses. Most livestock stores will carry it.

 

[FluffyBottomBantams]

On the rare occasion that I use whitening shampoo, I use Synergy Labs.

I always liked the Quic Silver brand for horses. Most livestock stores will carry it.

Ok thanks! I’ll look into them both, how dramatic do you think the difference is after?

 

[MROO]

Here’s a question about exhibiting...I figured it wasn’t worth creating a whole other thread, but I might later if need be.
I’ve seen people use purple dog shampoo or toning shampoo for people to brighten or whiten light colored or white chickens. Does anyone do this and have a recommended brand? Thinking of trying it if we ever have a show again.

When we showed Silkies, we used the regular livestock bluing we had for the Guernseys. It worked well for us and we had no ill effects. I believe Mane and Tail puts one out, now.

 

[Florida Bullfrog]

Love to see some pictures, Florida!

For the American game bantam, I

started with this:

Then I revised to this:

Which I think is pretty darn close to this:

But is too large, where the standard calls for 1.8lbs and the above stag is at 3lbs with room to grow.

So now I’m here:

This guy should size out right. He is very young so I’m excited to see what he looks like when he fills out. He has lost one sickle feather to fighting with his brother but I just separated them so that should be the last time that happens.

I’ll post my JF later.

 

[FluffyBottomBantams]

Great. Thanks for all the help guys! It’s interesting to hear about all the different things people use on their show chickens.

 

[FluffyBottomBantams]

For the American game bantam, I

started with this:

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Then I revised to this:

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Which I think is pretty darn close to this:
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But is too large, where the standard calls for 1.8lbs and the above stag is at 3lbs with room to grow.

So now I’m here:
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This guy should size out right. He is very young so I’m excited to see what he looks like when he fills out. He has lost one sickle feather to fighting with his brother but I just separated them so that should be the last time that happens.

I’ll post my JF later.

They are just beautiful, in the painting I don’t see much of a comb, are they traditionally dubbed?

 

[Florida Bullfrog]

They are just beautiful, in the painting I don’t see much of a comb, are they traditionally dubbed?

They are, dubbed along the lines of an Old English game bantam to where a little bit of comb is left. I don’t dub mine as I’m not showing them yet. Once I get them where I want them I’ll dub them.