My Daughter wants to show...

[Dirty_South_Chickens]

Today my oldest daughter said that she wants to show and I got about 3 to 4 years to get her in the right direction. Most of my flock came from the feed store as we just wanting some eggs but did get a couple blue laced red wyandotte which are beautiful...thanks again! Will the BLRW's do good in show or is should I look into a different breed? Thanks

 

[muddyhorse]

BLRW are a good choice. the birds are calm, they will do fine at local fairs. however it is not an apa recognized color and can't win above best of varitey but that is big shows good luck

 

[TK Poultry]

That would be a good breed. They wont do well at big show like was said. I would also suggest maybe bantam ameraucanas and bantam cochins. My 11 year old sister man handles ours and they just let her. Its really actually very funny because sometimes they look like they want to be left alone. I would also suggest silkies too they are a good breed.

 

[Dirty_South_Chickens]

Thanks for the info I think perhaps a breed that can go the distance is what I need to get also does it matter rooster or hen?

 

[TK Poultry]

in all the breeds I listed and BLRW it doesnt matter if your talking about showing. You can show both

 

[()relics]

At what level will she be starting at, 4H or sanctioned shows? 4h shows have slightly "less demanding" restrictions. They center more on the kids work and showmanship than the actual bird itself. Although the more advanced 4H classes are very competitive the beginner classes are more for learning than trophies...Good foundation stock is the best ingredient. Good luck

 

[Dirty_South_Chickens]

4H and thank you