Exhibition How To

[CBDean]

Looking into starting to show some chicken but I am new to this. Looking for a good source of information on how to raise them, the proper diet, health care, and handling for exhibitions. I am planning to try to find breeders where I can buy better chicks or eggs than the big box stores. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[nuthatched]

Pick a breed and type.
Get some breeder birds from a real breeder.
Raise them with a balanced diet and plenty of room.
Have you had chickens before?

 

[CBDean]

Pick a breed and type.
Get some breeder birds from a real breeder.
Raise them with a balanced diet and plenty of room.
Have you had chickens before?

I have 16 now of different breeds. (my daughters purchased 2 of ever thing they had at Cackle Hatchery on their way up to see me on my birthday) We have had others in the past also. Went to Missouri State Poultry Show this weekend. After seing all of the breeds we are not sure as to which breed we want to start with and just started doing some research. Planning on getting our birds from a real breeder. Hoping to find someone near us who shows to mentor us.

 

[nuthatched]

I have 16 now of different breeds. (my daughters purchased 2 of ever thing they had at Cackle Hatchery on their way up to see me on my birthday) We have had others in the past also. Went to Missouri State Poultry Show this weekend. After seing all of the breeds we are not sure as to which breed we want to start with and just started doing some research. Planning on getting our birds from a real breeder. Hoping to find someone near us who shows to mentor us.

So you're in Missouri?
Professionally breeding and showing birds is a huge commitment of time, money and effort.
Are willing to be npip certified?
And to cull (kill) defects in breeding?
Are you able to be biosecure?
Do you have a couple thousand of dollars ready for stock, pens and required vet visits?
Do you have atleast 5 years to devote to birds before showing?