Does anyone know if you can show EE's at a fair???

[Sienatiger]

i have a beautiful EE that I really want to show. I am not sure if I can though because she is not purebred. Thanks so much for any help!

 

[Sienatiger]

Here is a cute pic of her. She is wet.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

By "at the fair" are you wanting to use them for a 4-H poultry project bird? If so, contact your 4-H leader or the extension office directly and ask for your county's regulation of this (the specifics vary from county to county - if you want to exhibit at the State Fair, though, you will want to also inquire about those regulations). I know our county is pretty relaxed about the breed issue - there are several 4-Hers who exhibit EEs and sex-links.
Another thing to ask about is open class - this, too, varies by locality. Some counties offer open class exhibits only to non-animal type exhibits, while others open some animal exhibits to open class entries as well -- they are judged entirely separate from the actual 4-H projects and are not shown in the 4-H show classes.

 

[sunflour]

Good info from Ol Grey Mare.

There was a disappointed 4-H fellow recently : https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/927932/new-to-chickens-but-should-i-show-mine

One of the replies by Mountain Peeps was about the risks to your chicken if you do decide to show it…I would read this before pursuing the entry. Personally, I don't own show chickens but found the info interesting.

 

[Sienatiger]

Yes I am am in a 4-H club I have many friends who show poultry. I show pigs, sheep, and goats. Thanks so much for the help! I will check the regulations, and read the post . Thanks again!

 

[NikkiBoyce 2012]

Some you can, some you can't. We can. They are considered mix breed. SO look for "Mixed Breed" on the program.

 

[silkiefluff]

I think it depends on the fair, as there is no Standard to adhere to, since they are not a breed.