Preparing my chickens for show?

[australorp_breeder]

Yes it does, lol! I ended up coming home with an extra chicken when I brought them back from the fairgrounds last night. Somebody was selling two Partridge Cochins for $10 each, so I bought one of them. The one I bought ended up winning 1st place in his class, so I know he's show quality.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Now, let's not forget that one show does not indicate that a bird is show quality. Several different factors affect that.

But congrats on the new bird also!

 

[australorp_breeder]

A judge told me he was show quality. And lol, I could tell that Show Sheen was sprayed on him or something, because when I picked him up his feathers felt different.

 

[Pathfinders]

Pink Spray. You can get it here:

http://www.poultrymansupply.com/2007Other.htm

Scroll down to the section labeled "Tools" and you'll see it right there.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Do you have photos of the new addition?

Yes, the show sheen is "Pink Spray" and you can also use Olive Oil spray.

 

[australorp_breeder]

I have two photos of him. Please take in mind the body photo didn't come out as good as I would've liked:

Head Shot:

Body Shot:

His name is Romeo. I just kept the name the old owners gave him.

 

[Mrs MIA]

Wow... that looks very similar to one of the blue/black copper marans roosters I just saw the other day. Am I wrong? That doesn't look like a cochin to me...

I don't raise them, but I thought they were more like fluff-balls with feathers for feet.

He's gorgeous, though...

 

[australorp_breeder]

Pink Spray? Hmm, never thought about that. I'll look into it, thanks!

And the owner told me he was a Cochin. He does have feathers on his legs and feet, or are Marans feather-footed too? I Googled 'Partridge Cochin Rooster' and the image results came out looking just like my cockerel. And thank you! I love my new addition! He's such a sweety!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Unfortunately, judges tend to be more lenient when dealing with 4H and FFA persons. The rooster is a Partridge Cochin, he's just a production version of the breed. He's not awful, but will make a good addition as a friendly rooster that's pretty to look at.

 

[Mrs MIA]

Ah, ok... I learn something new from here every day!

He is beautiful, just not what I typically see of the body type when I see cochins, I guess. I bet he throws some beautiful chicks, though...