My new chickens

[Josypoz]

So, I'm almost eleven and I hatched chicken eggs in science class. One is Charolette (yes that's how I spell Charlotte) and I wanted to know if she looks like she would be a a good show bird (she's a silkie)

 

[roostersandhens]

I don't know ANYTHING about show birds! If I am right (I may be very wrong) inless there are show chicks, (I dont know anything about show) it is too early to tell. and

 

[Josypoz]

Thanks!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

Happy you joined us!

 

[chickenboy190]

Welcome! Glad you joined BYC! :~D

 

[sumatra lover]

Aw cute peeps! Ill be hatching some in the spring. Love your boots too!

 

[Josypoz]

Um hiiiiiiii thanks all of you I feel so welcome here

 

[drumstick diva]

silkies are very difficult to sex before 4-5 mos of age. There are several silkie threads on BYC that you might want to subscribe to, there is even one for grooming and bathing silkies for show. I generally check in on the one called "Silkie thread." Silkie people are likely to give you the best information and evaluation of your chick when older.

Good luck, I showed my first Cocker when I was 12 (got 2nd. out of 2 entries) but, I was hooked. Ended up showing and breeding several champions.

 

[Josypoz]

Drumstick diva,
I'm almost positive she is a girl. I sexed her when she was very young (one day) using the wings. I think she's a girl!

 

[All Henned Up]

They must be 4 months old to show as a pullet or cockerel, by then you can compare her to the breed standard to see if she conforms. Do a search for "the standard of perfection" that is what all shows are judged by.
Welcome and enjoy!
Steve.