Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[NanaKat]

 


How did they look?

They were of sound type.  They were not as large as the Silver Laced, which were IMO the best Wyandottes there.  The black in the markings wasn't as intense as I'd hope.  There was something faded about it.  All in all, though, I imagine they're as good as any, and they'd be a great spring board for future endeavors.

Got my breeders list from the American Wyandotte breed association about a month ago. There were only 10 listed with Columbian and I think a few others are members here. Sure would like to see photos of Monke's birds. I was told he has some of the best White Wyandotte.

 

[Pathfinders]

I have a request into someone who took a photo of Don Monke's bird at the OH National, asking her if I can "borrow" it to post it here (with proper attribution to her, of course.)

Once I hear back, if she says yes, I'll post it here.

 

[fowlman01]

I've often wondered the same thing.....what do you do (and all you that show birds) do to prepare them for the show cages? I always have a few birds that are more calm than others, but none are extremely fond of being handled.

I put them in show cages before the show to get them used to a show. I also run a small piece of wood across the bars to make some noise every time I go by the practice cage. You can't win if the bird is hanging upside down in the cage. They have to be able to take the cage and the noise/commotion during the show.

Lakenvelders are pretty crazy birds though, so it usually take a bit to get them used to the cage..

Walt

 

[Wynette]

SCOTT! Are you thinking about showing?

I also take them in & pull them back out of the show cage during "training" probably 15-20 times a day. When I take them out, I open their wings to "inspect" them, run my hand over the top of them & underneath as well...getting them used to being handled. I may be off base, but I feel like if they are used to be handled and won't freak out when the judge pulls them out, that's a tiny thing I can do to show respect to the judges.

The one thing I have found is that the ones that seem to take to cage training readily & easily at home are always the ones that end up freaking out at a show.

 

[capayvalleychick]

If you're diligent, and have some, you can set up cages in your barn/garage/whatever, and "cage train" your birds for about a week or so before shows.

I know that you pros keep your show birds in conditioning pens (without wire) prior to being shown. If you cage train right before a show, is there a risk of them shredding their feathers on the cage?

Can you cage train a bird before going into the conditioning pen, to eliminate any feather damage?

Congrats to Walt and Laura on your wins!

 

[NYREDS]

SCOTT! Are you thinking about showing?

I also take them in & pull them back out of the show cage during "training" probably 15-20 times a day. When I take them out, I open their wings to "inspect" them, run my hand over the top of them & underneath as well...getting them used to being handled. I may be off base, but I feel like if they are used to be handled and won't freak out when the judge pulls them out, that's a tiny thing I can do to show respect to the judges.

That's how it's done! It's always nice to come on a bird that's properly cage trained. No fun to deal with squawking, flapping birds all day.

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

SCOTT! Are you thinking about showing?

I also take them in & pull them back out of the show cage during "training" probably 15-20 times a day. When I take them out, I open their wings to "inspect" them, run my hand over the top of them & underneath as well...getting them used to being handled. I may be off base, but I feel like if they are used to be handled and won't freak out when the judge pulls them out, that's a tiny thing I can do to show respect to the judges.

The one thing I have found is that the ones that seem to take to cage training readily & easily at home are always the ones that end up freaking out at a show.

WELL....????? Maybe. Considering showing a pullet and a cockerel at Newnan this yr

 

[Wynette]

WELL....????? Maybe. Considering showing a pullet and a cockerel at Newnan this yr

REALLY? HOLY COW!! I was planning on that show anyway in February, for FOR SURE, if YOU are going to show some of your gorgeous Columbians, I'll be there! Hmmm...Perhaps some of my Silver Penciled Rocks from the Canadian line will be ready to show....

 

[Wynette]

That's how it's done! It's always nice to come on a bird that's properly cage trained. No fun to deal with squawking, flapping birds all day.

The other thing that always surprises me is the number of cage cards that indicate "condition" - I would be mortified if that ever showed up on a cage tag of one of my birds!

I can't imagine being a judge and having to handly dirty birds all day. Blech.

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

If I do show any, I'd like to enter them in my son's name. He is 15 and is the one that helps me with them. Can he (being 15) enter in the open class or does he have to enter as a junior? I'd prefer the open class if its "legal" by show rules

THANKS