Getting Ready for Show = Catching the free range chickies and ...PIC H

[Crunchie]

I'm bringing a bantam wc black polish hen (she's decent, but has been in a breeding pen for several months now, so not really in show condition), a Dutch rooster (I know nothing about Dutch, so I'm hoping to learn something by bringing him!

), and a black copper Marans hen (I know, not admitted to standard yet, but I think the more birds shown = the quicker they get into the standard. The hen is decent, but not perfect--not enough coppering, a bit of a funky comb, and while she has feathered legs, I think it should probably be a bit heavier). So...just a few birds, just for fun. I'm looking forward to learning--a lot!

I have some nice black Ameraucana pullets, but I just didn't have the time to coop them and cage train them. The few I'm bringing, with the exception of the Marans hen, have been handled a lot.

13 birds...

I hardly have time to worry about my 3! Good luck with all those chicken baths.

(o/t Tammy--pm me and lemme know if you got anything from those Am eggs?)

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I'm going to be watching this thread very closely!! Have fun Tammy, wish I could go with you or help out even!

 

[hinkjc]

Beautiful birds Tammy! Good luck at the show and have fun.

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

Have fun, I went to my first show in Sept. with 6 birds, it was great.

 

[hcammack]

Ahhhhhh I Want To Go !!!!

 

[Majestic Lane Poultry]

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I wish you could go to and I certainly wouldn't turn down any help

The blue boy and girl will be carrying the WV banner

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Thanks Jody. I am excited. Long ago (pre children) I spent almost all of my time in a show ring either with horses or dogs. Now that my oldest son is 19 and no longer living at home...it frees up just enough time for me to show again. 20 years ago you would have never made me believe that I would be trying my hand at exhibition poultry. I love the freedom, range, and mad scientist in the poultry world that is not found in canine/equine.

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Any advice for this newbie?

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I fully expected to meet you this weekend, but I know you have your eyes set on the Ohio Nationals (jealous neighbor here). If you get everything done, maybe you will have time to visit us.

 

[hcammack]

I am heading up to New York and Massachusets to visit schools I really wish I could come meet you guys but college is pretty important I guess

 

[silkieluver_07]

I'm catching and cleaning all my birds tomorrow night! I'll have to post pictures of them then! Good Luck Tammy with getting everything ready!

 

[aveca]

Is the first bird an australorps? Great bird ! You should do great with that one. really like that bird.
Hope you get some pics at the show.

 

[aveca]

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Me TOO!!! I wouldnt even mind helping out just to be a part of it , such a great time .