Showing question

[VettekLisa]

Okay, this is probably a stupid question. What age do you
usually start showing chickens?
I've looked all over the internet and can't seem to find the
answer to that question.


LOL, I need a Showing Chickens for Dummies book.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Yes, avoid having the judge write in bold print "YOUNG" on your coop card. Generally, about 6 months is when chickens are mature. There are breeds that mature faster (like Moderns, 5 months) and breeds that mature slower (like OE males, 7 months). It depends on the breed, but as long as they're not peeping and their condition is good, they should be good to show.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Yes, avoid having the judge write in bold print "YOUNG" on your coop card. Generally, about 6 months is when chickens are mature. There are breeds that mature faster (like Moderns, 5 months) and breeds that mature slower (like OE males, 7 months). It depends on the breed, but as long as they're not peeping and their condition is good, they should be good to show.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Yes, avoid having the judge write in bold print "YOUNG" on your coop card. Generally, about 6 months is when chickens are mature. There are breeds that mature faster (like Moderns, 5 months) and breeds that mature slower (like OE males, 7 months). It depends on the breed, but as long as they're not peeping and their condition is good, they should be good to show.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Woah, triple post, sorry!

 

[VettekLisa]

Thanks for the answer. I had assumed that was
probably the age, but just wanted to be very sure.

 

[tiki244]

Quote:

Wacko board

 

[chickenlady]

I actually entered a 5 month old birchen modern game pullet in a recent show. The judge in fact wrote YOUNG across my card. BUT......my bird then went on to take Reserve Champion Bantam!!! We got a trophy, a gift certificate, and lots of ribbons!!

 

[MoodyChicken]

Haha, that's great! Judges try to predict what a pullet will look like as a hen... he must have had high hopes for her!