Silkie breeding, genetics & showing

[ket806]

Oh no:/ it won't let me upload like the images above it will just let me do a link:/ let me try again

 

[ket806]

If you click on the link or copy/paste to your browser will it let you see?

 

[littlecritters]

I've been involved with 4-H for years and am the next appointed leader for my club in 2013.  The club leader facilitates the kids in helping them work with their projects and tries to keep them on task... but ultimately it is up to YOU to sign up for Poultry and get yourself going in the program.  Have you signed up for Poultry 01 and gotten the lesson book for your first year?  Your 4-H projects submissions were due December 10th, so if you haven't gotten those filled out and turned in for next year, I'd call the 4-H Extension Office to see if you can go ahead and get enrolled in Poultry for this year and ask for an extension.  The 4-H leader can not read your mind if you are wanting to be a part of that project.  AFTER you have enrolled, then you should have your booklet and you will be contacted (usually by e-mail) from the County Superintendent on meetings for poultry.  Most likely you won't be contacted until January or Feburary.  Maybe even March at the latest!  March should bring your first shows in your local area (up to 3 hours driving distance).  Keep checking your e-mail and watch the Events Calendar online for your area so you don't miss out on show opportunities.  You CAN sign up for ANY shows-- even if they are out of your area.  You can also You mark it down on your Records sheet as Local, Regional, National, etc.... which ever one identifies what you are working with.  And by the way, it does NOT have to be a 4-H organized show for you to attend.  You simply attend the show, and then record that on your Records Sheet as which ever meet identifies it.  Then when you fill out your Poultry records, list all the shows you have attended, the names, dates, and winnings, if any.  Keep your records up to date, and keep all of your info so you can fill them out.  

I doubt your 4-H leader is being frustrating on purpose.  Have you talked to them about what you want to do?  Lack of communication would be your fault alone.  You need to tell them what you want to do so they can HELP you.     4-H is about leadership and community, which means you have to step up for yourself and undertake these projects on your own and do what you need to do.  Also, have your parents help you if you aren't comfortable with doing these things on your own.  Your parents can call the leader and sort out which forms you need to get and what booklet you need right now.  I hope you get this done so that you can be a part of the Poultry project this coming year!!  Good luck!!  :yiipchick

Is your 4H affiliated with school? If so, that's pretty neat. Ours is strictly a club format with volunteer leaders.

 

[Adoravachick]

I discovered a double nail on one of my cockerels toes....this means that he would not be suitable for the breeding pen correct?

 

[peepblessed]

Yeah she's probably just still growing in her big girl feathers.

I didn't realize she was so young. Her crest will likely improve a lot and also her tail. Please let us know how she looks in a couple of months.

I discovered a double nail on one of my cockerels toes....this means that he would not be suitable for the breeding pen correct?

Are the two nails side by side like almost one nail?

 

[Adoravachick]

Are the two nails side by side like almost one nail?

Yes, exactly.

 

[ChicksNherps]

Try right clicking on your pictures and copy, then paste here.

 

[Feathersprings]

If you click on the link or copy/paste to your browser will it let you see?

No, I tried that right off...

 

[ket806]

Try right clicking on your pictures and copy, then paste here.

I did it won't let me

 

[Hawkeye95]

Is your 4H affiliated with school? If so, that's pretty neat. Ours is strictly a club format with volunteer leaders.

No, we're not associated with the local school. We're just under the main 4-H organization, but that was probably something the leader who is still leading right now does. (recognition for Honor Roll). I've never heard of any other clubs doing that. We mainly stick to our projects and community activities and volunteering. But we just got back from 4-H and tonight was fun, we wrapped gifts we had bought for our "adopted children" that our club was given.

I discovered a double nail on one of my cockerels toes....this means that he would not be suitable for the breeding pen correct?

Personally, if that's the only thing wrong with him, I'd use him. If he looks really great otherwise, then I wouldn't worry about a double nail on a toe. What is most important is that they have those toes and that they have no less, no more.