show quality?

[aveca]

Go and have a great time, conditioning counts for the higest score so start as soon as possible to work on that, nice birds by the way. I think you will do rreal well. but get after the conditioning now, a little bit of shelled sunflower seeds really help shine those feathers up, and when you pen up , nothing shines up a bird like a SILK cloth , a scarf tie whatever you can find. we feed a very slightly higher protein food befor showing for feather condition I, they are the breed we have.r I add a little calfmanna. .The australorps Great birds temprementally. Im really liking your aussi pullet, might be interested someday if you sell eggs would like to buy some. Also would like to see your australorps roo.

I have seen birds of slightly lesser quality zoom by better birds just on conditioning, it counts for a full 10 points. Get them used to being caged no less than 2 weeks befor the show. bath befor the show, some nice lady posted about how to bath and show in here including trimming those too long eye brows and toe nails.

Please post pics for us when your there , we LOVE those.

 

[iluvmychicks]

The word "show quality" is over used and abused in my opinion, any bird can be shown if it's a good representation of it's breed and meets the standard for breed and variety. When showing a judge will base his opinion on type first then condition and vigor. As long as your birds don't have any DQ's then I would show them. Keeping that in mind, if you decide to show cochins I would suggest you take them to a show, compare them with the other birds in the class, ask questions of breeders in that variety and talk to the judge. It's a great learning experience and will give you a great opportunity to "talk chickens"........LOL. I've met so many nice people over the years, many of become very good friends. I wish you the best of luck with your birds

Shari

 

[Megs]

more sebright photos, not great either i need to get some confomation shots

my grey japanese, im entering the 2 hens, the rooster molted out all his long tail feathers about a month ago and they havent come back in yet so no show for him

these pictures are pre tail fall out.

head shot of the black cochin rooster, with his woman in the background (shes unfortunatly missing most of her head feathers due to him, so wont be shown

 

[Year of the Rooster]

IMO, the Sebrights look nice, but there is definite improvement. I see a bit of smutt/peppering on their feathers, and they could all have shorter backs, something like this Sebright (from feathersite). Maybe not quite as short, but definitely shorter.

Rosecomb-Ryan has some nice Sebrights, too, if you would like to find some SQ ones

 

[lildinkem]

Beautiful birds. I like the term Exhibition Quality. When I think of SQ, I think that the SQ bird has been shown and won something. Exhibition Quality tells you more or less, that you can be able to show the bird. And maybe win.
And from the pics, I'd say you have some birds that IF they don't win, can produce some winners down the road.
NICE BIRDS!

 

[Pathfinders]

Quote:
Um, nope.

On the Judge's General scorecard (at least for APA/ABA shows), Condition & Vigor is 10 points, Back is 12, and Breast is 10. Of course, some breeds and colors have slightly different requirements (crested birds and the like), but those are the big three. When it comes to Backs in white birds, Shape is 8 points, color is 4. For other than white, Shape and Color are both 6.

So, Type is really the primary requirement, with Condition coming right behind.

I refreshed my memory on this before judging a county fair at the beginning of the month, so I'm sure...

 

[aveca]

uuum Yep.
Depends on the breed, in the standard, condition counts for the higest score = 10 points, beak 4 pts right down the line. Im a sittin right here looking at it. APA color version.
the meat birds are judged a little differently , a crooked back is a DQ in any bird. wry tail ect..
then there are some that are too long and some that are supposed to be longer.certian breeds meaty ones are judged as one hen with a little better breast quality. Not too many people eat the bantams.I have seen better birds get get passed and told by the judge this bird would have won but condition poor. Ive heard it so many times at lots of different shows. I should just record them giving that lecture.

It takes a lot of energy to grow and maintain feathers. Slightly higher protein and good old fashioned grass help lots. if its a good bird to start with, no obvious faults.

And like everybodys saying, go have fun above all.

 

[Jonathanq1]

they all look great, but the sebright is a 10+

 

[Pathfinders]

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No, I am afraid not. In the APA 2001 color Standard of Perfection on page 39 you will find the chart shown below. Note the category for Back, it is 12 points (the breakdown differs according to color, but it is still 12.) The 2001 is the most recent version of the Standard, so this is the judges scorecard meant to be used today. See below:

 

[lildinkem]

I know nothing about the scorecards for any association. I do breed for my self, and to a given breeds standards. I use my own idea of scoring. And I think TYPE is the utmost priority in my breeding program. It is easy to keep a bird in good condition. IF you try. I see WAY TOO MANY birds that are sold as quality birds for big bucks. And many don't have the type that birds standard requires. I have many birds that are purebred, and are in EXCELLENT CONDITION, but would be laughed off the showroom floor. So, TYPE is my priority for the birds I breed. IF they don't have type they don't get breed. And their eggs get eaten. I only have a few breeds of chickens. And those I have, I try to maintain to the standard. Good luck with your birds at the Shows. Their gorgeous.