Should I show my chickens?

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

the RIR rooster is beautiful, but not show quality.

Yes I had no intentions of showing him

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

Sure!
It's a fun experience, and you learn a lot!
If you join 4h, then you can do even more with them!

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Which hens do you think I should show?

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Very pretty including the silkies but the silkies do not fit the standard colours acceptable by the American Bantam Association for showing. They look closest to Grey silkies but not sure if they fit exactly. The other breeds I am not as familiar with. I think I see a mottled java or ancona? And a lavender orpington?

I am in Australia

 

[Ladybird CA]

I am in Canada but the shows follow ABA rules and sometimes judged by Americans. Not sure about Australia's guidelines

 

[Amer]

Would any of them win anything do you think

The mixed breeds would get disqualified, just a waste of space in the trunk. The others aren't show quality, but they should be brought just for the experience.

 

[MagpieDucks]

the RIR rooster is beautiful, but not show quality.

What RIR rooster?

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Also, some shows have age limits.

 

[Amer]

Also, some shows have age limits.

Youngest bird is 6 months old I think. Anything beyond is fine. I've heard of an 8 year old bird still winning shows.

 

[Wezdin]

What RIR rooster?

The first rooster Is a Rhode island red