Does anyone have suggestion on Showmanship breeds?

[BantyChooks]

OEGBs are good birds. They're smart, showy, and I think would make a nice choice for showmanship.

 

[Sydnee Fisher]

OEGBs are good birds. They're smart, showy, and I think would make a nice choice for showmanship.

I read that they are aggressive, noisy, and flighty. Do you think that’s a common thing in them? I don’t want her to end up with a bird like that for showmanship...

 

[BantyChooks]

I read that they are aggressive, noisy, and flighty. Do you think that’s a common thing in them? I don’t want her to end up with a bird like that for showmanship...

Not really. I think it's a matter of perspective, to some extent---one person's "spirited" and "range wary" could be another's "aggressive, noisy, and flighty". My experience has been that they're trainable, sweet, and enjoy human company. Haven't had a human aggressive cock yet though it's always possible. I own three at the moment and one of them is a special pet that I admittedly spoil.

I also think people claim too much variance according to breed and not enough to the fact birds are different in their quirks and nasty bits. I've had a mean, aggressive silkie, and a really sweet one that's still the current flock leader because he's so good. There's some extremes, sure, but with the exception of *some of the games (not OEGBs, they've been bred down to pets) you can turn any breed into a good one. Not any bird, maybe, but I feel confident in saying any breed. Different lines also have different personalities.

*I do not have personal experience with them, but reportedly they're bred to not be man-fighters and only to go after other birds. I can't imagine that making a good bird for showing.

My lovely Jace....

 

[Sydnee Fisher]

Not really. I think it's a matter of perspective, to some extent---one person's "spirited" and "range wary" could be another's "aggressive, noisy, and flighty". My experience has been that they're trainable, sweet, and enjoy human company. Haven't had a human aggressive cock yet though it's always possible. I own three at the moment and one of them is a special pet that I admittedly spoil.

I also think people claim too much variance according to breed and not enough to the fact birds are different in their quirks and nasty bits. There's some extremes, sure, but with the exception of *some of the games (not OEGBs, they've been bred down to pets) you can turn any breed into a good one. Not any bird, maybe, but I feel confident in saying any breed.

*I do not have personal experience with them, but reportedly they're bred to not be man-fighters and only to go after other birds. I can't imagine that making a good bird for showing.

My lovely Jace....
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Yeah I’m really looking into them she really loves the looks of the Serama though

 

[BantyChooks]

Yeah I’m really looking into them she really loves the looks of the Serama though

I don't know I'd recommend Seramas for your climate. They're enough smaller than the OEGBs (depending on class) that they would need heat in winter, and that's a pain. Of course, if she doesn't mind the extra heat/care then that wouldn't be an issue. I'd estimate my OEG bantams at about a pound and a half and they do well in winter with no heat. Well, except Jace, but she's just a wussy.

 

[Sydnee Fisher]

I don't know I'd recommend Seramas for your climate. They're enough smaller than the OEGBs (depending on class) that they would need heat in winter, and that's a pain. Of course, if she doesn't mind the extra heat/care then that wouldn't be an issue. I'd estimate my OEG bantams at about a pound and a half and they do well in winter with no heat. Well, except Jace, but she's just a wussy.

Thank you!I will be looking at the a show I’m at going to Sunday and we’re going to be looking for some!

 

[Sydnee Fisher]

I don't know I'd recommend Seramas for your climate. They're enough smaller than the OEGBs (depending on class) that they would need heat in winter, and that's a pain. Of course, if she doesn't mind the extra heat/care then that wouldn't be an issue. I'd estimate my OEG bantams at about a pound and a half and they do well in winter with no heat. Well, except Jace, but she's just a wussy.

How much do you think they usually sell for?

 

[BantyChooks]

How much do you think they usually sell for?

Are you looking for an adult bird? $25 to $50 would not be uncommon, as a general adult-bird price.

 

[Sydnee Fisher]

Are you looking for an adult bird? $25 to $50 would not be uncommon, as a general adult-bird price.

Okay, thank you I didn’t know if they were over average or something for there breed...

 

[Sydnee Fisher]

What gender do you guys recommend? Also, what age? Sorry, I never did showmanship...