yes i show at a lot of the NJ 4H poultry shows and a few open shows but i usally dont have to wash my birds because i have big breeder pens and the birds stay in very good cond except my white bantam Leghorns they always get dirty lol.Guess you'll be washing a lot of chickens this spring. Reminds me of showing the dog. Good luck and don't forget to let us know how you did.