good showing age?

[countrygirl345]

We have 11 OEG and cochin bantams. They are 3 weeks old. We will have our county fair in mid-july, when they will 13-14 weeks. Does anyone know if they will be old enough for show at this age? Maybe someone has pictures of them at 13 or 14 weeks. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Wyandottes7]

13-14 weeks is pretty young to show chickens. It may be best to not show them-- at that age, they will be too small/poorly feathered to do very well, and, because they are still young, may be more susceptible to catching a disease at the show.

 

[countrygirl345]

I would appreciate pictures if anyone has them.. this happened last year, and I really dont want to go through the whole thing again. What age is appropriate?

 

[Wyandottes7]

I would appreciate pictures if anyone has them.. this happened last year, and I really dont want to go through the whole thing again. What age is appropriate?

I don't have any photos, unfortunately (hopefully, some other people will chime in and help you with some photos). A good age for showing is 5 months and older. Males take longer to mature, and do best when they are 6-7 months or older. The best age for showing pullets or cockerels and when they are around 8-9 months (before that, they may not be in their prime; after that, they may begin to molt or lose condition).

 

[countrygirl345]

This is a kids 4H show, so they dont really need to be in their prime, just mature enough to pass as adult, mature chickens