Showing chickens at a county fair

[VolailleAmant]

Hello!
I am getting ready for fair....I will be showing at the county fair of Kent county Michigan. Fair is only 2 weeks away and I am starting to feel the reality of it creeping up...So.....Does any of you have any tips of showing? Any pictures of your fancy fowl? Please share!
Also, I am beginning to put together a fair "first aid" kit, any suggestions as to what to put in it?
Thank you!

 

[MillersFarm]

Though i've never showed before doesnt mean i cant practice

Heres a list of what you'd need to start showing your bird

Have the following items at hand:

• Your Show Chicken
• A Dry Place with Fresh Bedding
• At Least Three Days Before Your Show

• Something to bathe your bird in (ie. a bucket, sink, large mixing bowl)
• Non-Harsh Shampoo (ie. Dog Shampoo or Baby Shampoo labeled "no tears" that the shampoo won't stink anybody's eyes)

• Q-Tips/Ear Swabs
• A Large Towel
• A Hair Dryer
• A Nail Filer
• Nail Clippers
• White Vinegar

• Access to clean water
• A Small Scrub Brush or Old Toothbrush
• Moisturizing Lotion, Cocoa Butter or Vaseline
• Lots of Knowledge about the Breed You're Showing (can be done after preparation or during dry off time)
• Patience
• Poultry Spray Protector (optional)

And well.. Gah heres a link to a great article that i've learned mostly about showing
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-prepare-a-chicken-for-showing.65650/

 

[VolailleAmant]

Though i've never showed before doesnt mean i cant practice

Heres a list of what you'd need to start showing your bird

Have the following items at hand:

• Your Show Chicken
• A Dry Place with Fresh Bedding
• At Least Three Days Before Your Show

• Something to bathe your bird in (ie. a bucket, sink, large mixing bowl)
• Non-Harsh Shampoo (ie. Dog Shampoo or Baby Shampoo labeled "no tears" that the shampoo won't stink anybody's eyes)

• Q-Tips/Ear Swabs
• A Large Towel
• A Hair Dryer
• A Nail Filer
• Nail Clippers
• White Vinegar

• Access to clean water
• A Small Scrub Brush or Old Toothbrush
• Moisturizing Lotion, Cocoa Butter or Vaseline
• Lots of Knowledge about the Breed You're Showing (can be done after preparation or during dry off time)
• Patience
• Poultry Spray Protector (optional)

And well.. Gah heres a link to a great article that i've learned mostly about showing
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-prepare-a-chicken-for-showing.65650/

Thank you! This will help much