Show Quality ?

[joza2210]

Hello ,
i have just entered my 2 hens (Orpington bantam and frizzle pekin) into a show ...
I would just like to ask of your opinion of them ?
Many Thanks
- Joza2210

 

[Funky Feathers]

I'm new to Cochins, but they are pretty.

 

[joza2210]

Thanks

Can i ask of anyone else's opinion ?
Many Thanks Again
-Joza2210

 

[ArizonaNessa]

Very pretty birds. There are so many little tiny things that matter when it comes to showing. I don't know if they are show quality but they would win if I was the judge LOL.

 

[TK Poultry]

even though she is a frizzle you want to look for high wing carrige, you still want her pretty round, heavily feathered feet, and a horn (brown and yellow mix) beak, a short beak, and a nice round head that when you look at it at the side you can see a circle in the head. Thats what you need to look for. I really cant tell from the picture..... I really dont know anything about orps so I can't help there

 

[hcammack]

I am guessing your not from the US but I am not sure. Your orpington looks very nice to me she has a good deep body and looks larger then the orp bantams I have seen here. I don't know anything about pekins or cochins. Welcome to BYC!

Henry

 

[joza2210]

Im from the uk ...
What does everyone else think of them

 

[lildinkem]

Have to remember our USA APA standards are different from the UK style of birds. Our APA Orps have longer backs. Narrower chests on average. From what I can see, your orp has alot going for it. I guess IF I had to knit pic what I would work on, it would be broadening the tail. Alot of UK Orps have Cochin tails. Which gives a pinched look. But, other then that, not much to worry about. Nice birds.
Your Cochins look spectacular. I think you will do very well with them. I don't know enough about Cochins to make any other comments towards what quality. They look Top Exhibiton. Good luck at the shows.

 

[ChIck3n]

They look good, but remember that they also must be within a certain weight range (which can't be determined from pics). Also be sure they are mite/parasite free.

The feather quality on your cochins looks superb! I recommend just getting ahold of a standard and checking your birds over.

The only true way to find out if they are show quality is to enter them in a few shows! Have fun and don't be afraid to talk to people at the shows about your birds!

 

[aveca]

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I knew it, You guys have the best birds... fantastic orp...You should do well with that one please come back and show us how you did...