Perfect example of clear as mud lol. How weird there isn't one standard on a county, state and national level?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/626039/showing-poultry-in-4h
The state level 2017 Poultry Information Sheet states age and purity requirements in regards to exhibiting in breeding classes, but nothing of the sort is mentioned under showmanship.
STATE FAIR SHOWMANSHIP Age Divisions: Intermediate = grades 6-8 & Senior = grades 9-10, Advanced = grades 11 & up Exhibitors are judged on personal appearance, appearance of the bird, handling of the bird and attention to the judge during the poultry show and receive a callback card. Exhibitors must bring one of their own birds for showmanship. The Champions receive a plaque. The Reserve Champion Advanced, Senior and Intermediate (ALL) receive plaques
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/626039/showing-poultry-in-4h
The state level 2017 Poultry Information Sheet states age and purity requirements in regards to exhibiting in breeding classes, but nothing of the sort is mentioned under showmanship.
STATE FAIR SHOWMANSHIP Age Divisions: Intermediate = grades 6-8 & Senior = grades 9-10, Advanced = grades 11 & up Exhibitors are judged on personal appearance, appearance of the bird, handling of the bird and attention to the judge during the poultry show and receive a callback card. Exhibitors must bring one of their own birds for showmanship. The Champions receive a plaque. The Reserve Champion Advanced, Senior and Intermediate (ALL) receive plaques