is she show quaility

[Sillystunt]

So i am very confused on what makes a chicken show quaility......Does breed matter? i have a RIR but i feel she is tooo lighty. i have another pullet that is darker but still needs to grow...here's the pic's

here's the pullet, much darker

my nephew wants to do 4h and i was gonna let him use our hen

 

[Year of the Rooster]

The first one looks like a mix between a RIR and a Buff Orp. The legs are white when they should be yellow. The second one would be fine to use, but I don't think it would be old enough? Not sure.

 

[pips&peeps]

If they came from a hatchery, they are not show quality. No, the first one is not, the second is too young.

They should be at least 20 weeks old to take to a show.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

pips&peeps :

If they came from a hatchery, they are not show quality. No, the first one is not, the second is too young.

They should be at least 20 weeks old to take to a show.

I'll just add this:
"They should be at least 20 weeks old to take to a show (and WIN!)"

You can take any bird to a show...but if you plan on winning, quality and maturity counts.​

 

[danischi24]

They are both too light. If you want a hatchery bird for him to do 4H with, avoid RIRs as they are never the right color.

 

[Sillystunt]

thanks!! I figured first one was a no go, i believed she was a mutt...lol
The second one i will train for him. She doesn't like people which maybe a problem. Might push the barred rock on him. She is sooo good with people and super friendly.


So would you suggest breeds from a breeder in future? I saw some dorkings at a hatchery~ But should i look for a breeder instead. i think he would love showing them and i would like a couple as well,,,,lol

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Sorry to hijack your thread Sillystunt...

This is my RIR from Ideal. How dark would you consider her? She is in the shade though.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

YOTR, would you believe that's still too light for an exhibition bird? Sun really helps bleach out the color too...

 

[Sillystunt]

wow, they are toooo light! the pic of my barred is soo shakey! Sorry

of course she would have to be older~

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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Most likely it is too light. I may try and get a pic of her in the Sun today.