Showing Polish Question

Schultz

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I am hoping someone here can help with this question. When showing in a open class, is it ok to pluck feathers in the birds crest or would that be considered a disqualification? Any help would be appreciated.
 
I don't know of anyone who doesn't pluck the crest feathers.

ETA: I'm talking, obviously, about white crested birds, not birds with colored crests. Everyone plucks the colored feathers out of white crested bird's crests to clean them up. You're not going to be disqualified for that. I'm only talking about APA sanctioned open shows, though...I don't know about rules for 4-H or junior/showmanship stuff.
 
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I've heard a few times that showers will pluck crest feathering when necessary, so long as you don't over-do it. Also, I've only been told this needs to be done with birds with a white crest, like Crunchie said.
 
Hi,
Yes EVRYONE who has had success showing none solid color polishs plucks the crests. It is usally done about a week in advance.


Jeremy
 

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