HELP! How can I properly show my chicken?

[Floof chickens]

I am in 4-H and this year I’m showing my dark Brahma chicken. I’ve been practicing handling her for the show and she’s been doing well, but when I show her head, she kind of freaks out. I show the head by bringing her around my shoulder like I’m sure most other 4-Hers do. The problem is I have very small hands and she is a pretty big breed. I think she just doesn’t feel secure enough when I bring her around my shoulder because of this. Does anyone know of any other ways I could effectively show the head? Thank you

 

[Amer]

If you think this particular chicken is different to show, maybe consider using a different chicken that is smaller or calmer for showmanship?

 

[Floof chickens]

If you think this particular chicken is different to show, maybe consider using a different chicken that is smaller or calmer for showmanship?

I would but I already turned in the form saying I’m showing her. Also shes the calmest chicken I have, just a little bit bigger than the rest. The other 3 I have get spooked easily and are very flighty but she’s very calm. I just have to deal with her size.