Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[Canieldonrad]

I honestly don't have any real opinion of the birds in question because I know nothing about the breed and care less. However, having yet to attend my first poultry show, I'm learning a bunch.

For example, most of my experience with exhibiting animals has been with dogs and I learned to schmooze with the best of 'em and I was quite successful for a number of years...

Another point that I find striking...If an AKC or UKC judge came onto a public forum and voiced an opinion about anyone's dogs, good or bad, their next assignment would be parking cars at the events and or cleaning out 'pit stop' areas.
This is certainly not aimed at anyone in particular because I've seen what I would consider equally egregious statements by several APA judges on this board so I'm left to assume that unlike other exhibition venues, the judges can get down and dirty with everyone else.

If I were a judge, I would certainly check out this wonderful board but the only sign of me would show up as 'guest'....but that's just me.

I grew up in the Showing circle. It was this way before the internet was big as well.

I've never shown animals other than Poultry so I don't know what it is like outside of the scene.

But others will likely concur with me on this statement. Judging Poultry is hardly a status. Most people who stick with the hobby longer than 30 years take that path. It really opens you up to understanding the birds, and it makes you a better breeder. In other words, the people who show ARE Judges. Judges are your competition, Judges are your acquaintances, Judges run the Show, Judges write articles, Judges stay to clean up at the end. The only thing a Judge really becomes is someone who evaluates the birds when the Show Committee request them to.

 

[NotAFarm]

Thank You.

 

[fowlman01]

Please keep us posted on your progress.  It's always interesting to learn about specific challenges within any breed.  I find wheaten type coloration to be a challenge in itself (especially the hens).

The first time I went to a poultry show and saw Faverolles in person....I thought "WOW", those are some large fowl!  Pictures do not do them justice.

wheaten females are a problem in every breed with an exception of OEGB's.Faverolles can be beautiful birds.

w

 

[Vamvakas]

Walt, just a few more days till Congress. Are you going to be one of the judges there or are you just a spectator?

 

[warbirds]

 

[hcammack]

Walt, just a few more days till Congress. Are you going to be one of the judges there or are you just a spectator?

I will be at Congress its the Faverolles Fanciers Easter National. Will have a blue sweatshirt with three faverolles hens on it.

Henry

 

[call ducks]

No matter what the opinions of everyone that posts here are. They should make you think. While I may not agree with everyone that posts here (and vice virsa) it makes for a good conversation.

I have a healthy science background so my posts end up being much much more blunt than most. If any of you guy's ever watch Big Bang Theory I am pretty much the real life Sheldon...

Faverolles - A breed that is so very interesting. My hat goes off to anyone that attempts or does breed them. A lovely bird that is so hard to breed colour wise.

 

[fowlman01]

Walt, just a few more days till Congress.  Are you going to be one of the judges there or are you just a spectator?

No judging. Going as a proxy for past prez Dave Anderson and to present the APA Standard Revision report. Mostly going to look at chickens Saturday.

w

 

[brahmabreeder]

I think somebody else may have said it but is only mid January. Do you actually have shows in June? I thought you lived north of the equator, but I may be mistaken.

Yes, I do have a show in June. That's the one where my one hen took Champion LF last year. That's why I wanted to have everyone hatched out by mid-march at the latest so I could show everyone and not have poorly conditioned birds. I think the game plan for this year is to just show one or maybe even both of the boys. Just because breeding doesn't take much of a tole on their feathering and what have you.

 

[hcammack]

wheaten females are a problem in every breed with an exception of OEGB's.Faverolles can be beautiful birds.

w

The breed certainly is a challenge not only because of color but also because of the extreme type, beard, foot feathering, and fifth toe placement. Plus understanding the intereaction between color selection in males and females. Some argue that to show successfully there must be a cockerel line and a pullet line. Others including myself disagree. Very interesting subject faverolles breeding. I could go one all day. Thanks for the comments.