Is my Brahma show worthy?

[Rijolt]

He originally belonged to my friend's mother, but I have claimed him as my own. He's about 2 and a half now, and he's dark colored. Friendliest bird you will ever meet! Well, not if you are a four year old, or dog...

Anywho, his name is Boots (Bootsie or Bootsie-boo), and I've been interested in cluckens my entire life of nearly 21 years. I want to show him In the Boston Poultry Show for next month. Not only do I not know how exactly to enter, but he may need a lot of sprucing up to be show worthy.

Here are some pics of him (and me, in a few.)




















Random facts:
On a good day, he can crow on demand.
I want to train him to be on a leash, so I can strut him around. XD I think he can do it... After awhile... Mayhaps. Unlikely. Trying anyway.

ALSO: Boots is currently molting, so he looks like a ragged pincushion right now. I'm assuming his plumage will be back in full soon-ish.
If anyone wants, I can get a more current, better side-view of him tomorrow.

 

[aoxa]

He looks really pretty to me, but how are his feet? Are his legs nicely feathered?

 

[Rijolt]

Fairly. Not as poofy and regal as some, and that's why I offered to take more pictures.~ But feathers are on the middle toes, as well as flowing own his leg. (Thank you for responding, by the way. <3 )

 

[aoxa]

His tail, hackles and comb all look really nice, but the wings are a bit funky in colouring comparing him to some show brahmas. I'd say enter him anyway. It's really fun, and you will get feedback from real poultry judges on his quality - which is worth it.

 

[Rijolt]

Oh? Funky colored? I'll look in on that. But yeah, it'll be fun to enter him. :3

 

[aoxa]

Oh? Funky colored? I'll look in on that. But yeah, it'll be fun to enter him. :3

Here is a dark Brahma rooster - see the wing? That's where I notice your boy looks different.

 

[NYREDS]

He's a very pretty & obviously well cared for male but he doesn't project the massive presence of a Brahma. His head is weak. A good Brahma has a very broad skull. Also his shanks should be more heavily feathered.He may be a little long in the back but since he's not posed well in any picture that may not be the case. I'm not seeing a big problem with his wing color but hackle & saddle are probably a little whiter than you'd really want. All in all I'd say he's a better than average hatchery type bird.