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[VanguardGirl404]

Hi....My name is [], and I am wanting to start showing chickens. Im looking into a breed, but any tips?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - maybe if you check out the specific breed threads as well as the Exhibition, genetics and breeding to the SOP forum you may have some luck.

Best wishes
CT

 

[Flock Master64]

Hi welcome to Backyard Chickens. What's the breed? I've never showed one of my chickens before so I can't really give any advice.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under VanguardGirl404

Welcome!

As CTKen has suggested the The Exhibition, Genetics etc Forum is probably a good starting point: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/16188/exhibition-genetics-breeding-to-the-standard-of-perfection

You might also want to say hello on your local thread where you might find someone who breeds for show in your area: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

I hope you enjoy BYC. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. You could also try putting "showing chickens," in the search box and it should come up with some items.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, VanguardGirl, and ! Pleased you joined our community! :cd

 

[N F C]

It's nice to have you here...good luck with your show plans!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

What are you looking for in your chickens other than the best breeds for exhibition? Do you want good egg layers? Are you planning on eating them once they get older? Do you need them to be especially friendly? For example: Marans, Sussex, Wyandottes and Anconas are all great egg laying breeds who are also popular show birds. All those breeds are also known to be pretty meaty and can be eaten if desired. If you're looking for smaller show birds, I would recommend Sebright, Silkie and Polish chickens. All these breeds listed can be tamed fairly easily as long as you start when they are babies.

Here are few articles you might want to check out.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-pick-the-right-chicken-breeds-for-you
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-tame-chickens-from-the-start

And of course, be sure to check out our learning center!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Best of luck to you and welcome to the flock.

 

[RodNTN]