Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[fowlman01]

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If it is an APA sanctioned show the judge has to DQ a bird with DQ faults. If it is a small fair type show that is not sanctioned by the APA/ABA the judge has some leeway to let certain things slide, but should write on the coop card that it is normally a DQ. If the person does not realize they have a problem and win a ribbon, they will think their bird is better than it is. Can't tell you how many times I have had people come up to me and say "Why did you DQ that bird, he was champion at so and so fair"? BTW: many of these small non sanctioned shows use judges that do not have a judging license, so that adds to the problem.

Walt

 

[pinkchick]

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I love the dark blues too...but I love them even more when they have that lacing....it is a thing of beauty to me to see the precision and contrast of the two blues on the same feather. I fall in love with it over and over. like the lacing on this girl.... yummy!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/77986_img_2471.jpg

YEP, THAT'S IT!!!!!!! I'm coming over there and going chicken shopping at your place. You have been warned my friend.

Lock 'em up tight and watch out for a big white truck pulling in to your drive. Maybe I can sneak in in my white truck if it is snowing and you won't even know I was there.

 

[Debbi]

The other cockerel in the bunch is going to be that color. These were supposedly solid blues, but I knew better.

He and another are starting to get some copper in. So far, I really love my little Splash girl, Dopey. She is nicely patterened, nice shank/toe feathering, and looks like she'll be a little butterball. Not the brightest chicken I've ever had, but she is sweet.

 

[DMRippy]

Thank you! I am kinda addicted too

they are so cute... till they are 3 months old and still in the shop... about 50 I think

are still in there. The roos I am having a problem with.... processing will commence in January I think.

I had to join a thread for my addiction... they are really not much help though... keep emailing me wanting eggs and selling eggs

Becky let me know when you have some eggies for me.... maybe if you come to the meetup in Feb?

 

[gilavina]

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I think so...she's definitely not perfect and looks a bit rough from beginning stages of molting, but she will make a good breeder I think!

 

[Debbi]

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If it is an APA sanctioned show the judge has to DQ a bird with DQ faults. If it is a small fair type show that is not sanctioned by the APA/ABA the judge has some leeway to let certain things slide, but should write on the coop card that it is normally a DQ. If the person does not realize they have a problem and win a ribbon, they will think their bird is better than it is. Can't tell you how many times I have had people come up to me and say "Why did you DQ that bird, he was champion at so and so fair"? BTW: many of these small non sanctioned shows use judges that do not have a judging license, so that adds to the problem.

Walt

Hi Walt,

That was an APA show in Newnan. It was the first go around for the Black Coppers to qualify, and they didn't. Wonder why...

 

[stoopid]

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If it is an APA sanctioned show the judge has to DQ a bird with DQ faults. If it is a small fair type show that is not sanctioned by the APA/ABA the judge has some leeway to let certain things slide, but should write on the coop card that it is normally a DQ. If the person does not realize they have a problem and win a ribbon, they will think their bird is better than it is. Can't tell you how many times I have had people come up to me and say "Why did you DQ that bird, he was champion at so and so fair"? BTW: many of these small non sanctioned shows use judges that do not have a judging license, so that adds to the problem.

Walt

I said that before I found out it was a big, "real show".
Thanks, Walt!

 

[flgardengirl]

Debbie: Did you post a pic of this little splash girl and I missed it? Whhaaa lol. She sounds cute!!

 

[Debbi]

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I think so...she's definitely not perfect and looks a bit rough from beginning stages of molting, but she will make a good breeder I think!

I love her coloring. Pink's coming from the west, and I'm coming from the east. You'd better watch out!

 

[pinkchick]

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If it is an APA sanctioned show the judge has to DQ a bird with DQ faults. If it is a small fair type show that is not sanctioned by the APA/ABA the judge has some leeway to let certain things slide, but should write on the coop card that it is normally a DQ. If the person does not realize they have a problem and win a ribbon, they will think their bird is better than it is. Can't tell you how many times I have had people come up to me and say "Why did you DQ that bird, he was champion at so and so fair"? BTW: many of these small non sanctioned shows use judges that do not have a judging license, so that adds to the problem.

Walt

I said that before I found out it was a big, "real show".Thanks, Walt!

"A really big shoe...ladies and gentlemen....a really big shoe." - Ed Sullivan

Sorry couldn't help it.