Show Prep,, Bathing, Feeding, etc (TIPS NEEDED)

[BlackHackle]

Those Blue Andalusians are sure tricky with all that Blue on Blue lacing...

 

[h2oratt]

Most of the top exhibitors must be doing things wrong. Some use Vaseline, many use baby oil or VetRX on the comb, face, wattles, and shanks and toes.



If a bird has loose droppings, that should be addressed before a show. If a bird is fat, that should be addressed by diet. Birds should be the correct weight, but should also be in good condition. That is a combination of breeding and nutrition.

How do you harden up their droppings?

 

[cmom]

I have never had them. I'm getting to old to try a new breed. I have had many over the years. Mostly though the Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites.

 

[BlackHackle]

I was deciding between the Rose Comb RIR and the Andalusian, but the latter looks to be super rare to find a quality breeder for up here

 

[featherhead007]

I am sure on Backyard Chickens a chicken should have a right to a profile!

That's poultry profiling, and I resent it!

 

[BlackHackle]

 

[h2oratt]

Here are a few pictures from some past shows.View attachment 1427093 View attachment 1427094 View attachment 1427095 View attachment 1427097 View attachment 1427098
A Rhode Island White female and male. I put them on wire so their poop will fall through the wire. View attachment 1427099
This is my male White Leghorn that was the Reserve Champion at a show. View attachment 1427100

Is it true that your show chickens need to live in cages at all times. Especially if they are white.

 

[cmom]

I had too much green in the neck feathers of some of my RIR. I have been working on that. These hatches will tell.

 

[LilJoe]

How do you harden up their droppings?

Feed scratch.

 

[LilJoe]

I had too much green in the neck feathers of some of my RIR. I have been working on that. These hatches will tell.

Do you work with green sheen like any other color, or Is it different?