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i think that's the same as what i was describing, but maybe reversed. my birds like to be able to see me, but i would assume they should be facing out, towards judges, for showing?
The proper way, at least that I was taught, was to have them facing you, and since the judge is right next to you, they can see everything you do.
It really is an intriguing way to hold them; you can see them, they can see you, and you have a spare hand to do what you wish. (It even works for large chickens; I do it with Buff Orpingtons and fat Barred Rocks with no problem; I've also seen it done with a HUMONGOUS light brahma.)
i think that's the same as what i was describing, but maybe reversed. my birds like to be able to see me, but i would assume they should be facing out, towards judges, for showing?
The proper way, at least that I was taught, was to have them facing you, and since the judge is right next to you, they can see everything you do.
It really is an intriguing way to hold them; you can see them, they can see you, and you have a spare hand to do what you wish. (It even works for large chickens; I do it with Buff Orpingtons and fat Barred Rocks with no problem; I've also seen it done with a HUMONGOUS light brahma.)