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[henryholub]

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Any update on how the little peeper did last night?

 

[orumpoultry]

The little peeper lived!

As did the six my poultry friend took home. He's alive and well right now. Currently enjoying the company of his feather duster mama. I will post pics asap, but today was BUSY. Picked up three blue slate turkeys, four hour round trip.

THEN had to finish throwing together my turkey pen, which was only half done. Pics next time I get the chance.

 

[PamelaTX]

So glad! Wonderful!!

 

[AmyLM]

ignore the goof up. Sorry.

 

[AmyLM]

About five minutes ago, after holding him and trying to figure out what to do with him, I scrambled out into the dark. He's now set up in my quarantine pen on top of the other brooder. He's got a stuffed animal friend to keep him quiet. ( Or her... ) Praying the little peeper makes it through the night.

Ok lets try this again.... (techincal issue.. sorry)

Where are you located?

 

[lonestargame]

One more week to go!!!

Are you going?

The FIRST TABLE-TOP SERAMA SHOW in TEXAS

5th Annual "Fancy Feathers 4-H Open Chicken Show
APA/ABA/SCNA sanctioned
March 10, 2012
Comal County Fairgrounds
701 Common Street, New Braunfels, TX

http://lssserama.webs.com

 

[Zootopia]

OK, so what's a "Table Top Show" and why is it so exciting? I went by the "Bluebonnet" since it was here in town and there were very few LF there. Is that normal? There were lots of what DH said looked like the tall blackbirds in our back yard, some kind of black OEG I guess?
Is the SOP available online or do I have to buy the whole book? I understand that it was recently updated from the 2003 version, is that right? I may never show but will need the SOP to buy good stock and cull my flock.

The FIRST TABLE-TOP SERAMA SHOW in TEXAS

orumpoultry-- Why don't you see if your friend want to take the little guy? Easier than you starting a whole new flock. LOL just an idea.

The little peeper lived!

As did the six my poultry friend took home. He's alive and well right now. Currently enjoying the company of his feather duster mama. I will post pics asap, but today was BUSY. Picked up three blue slate turkeys, four hour round trip.

THEN had to finish throwing together my turkey pen, which was only half done. Pics next time I get the chance.

 

[lonestargame]

It was my first time there at the Bluebonnet Classic this year. Am not quite sure how many large fowls were there on previous years so can't really compare. I hope you can come to the Fancy Feathers show.

The ABA SOP is available at their online store.

Here's some info about table-top serama shows:

Serama are judged in a Tabletop-judging scheme. The birds are individually judged and evaluated while standing free on a table in front of one or more judges.

This sets the Serama apart from what most chicken breeders are used to since all other breeds are simply picked up then placed back into their cages. Therefore, the Serama must not only fit the standard in appearance but it must also have the correct behavior and be easy to handle.


Below is an excerpt from the serama Standards and Judging article:

Judging Instructions
In posing the American Serama one should use either one's hand or judging stick to slowly move the head backwards so the eye lines up with the leg. In doing so the back of the comb will come in contact with the two main sickles on a male or the top two tail feathers on a female.

Once the eye is in line with the leg one should notice that the large wings are downward sloping or vertical as called for in the American Serama Standard.

Also the breast is thrust upright and the American Serama is posed in an upright manner.
When posed thus one can clearly see the breed characteristics that make up the breed; namely the moderately large upright tail, large downward sloping to vertical wings and upright breast.

One should always keep in mind that this is an upright breed unlike so many breeds developed in America that are horizontal in shape.

OK, so what's a "Table Top Show" and why is it so exciting? I went by the "Bluebonnet" since it was here in town and there were very few LF there. Is that normal? There were lots of what DH said looked like the tall blackbirds in our back yard, some kind of black OEG I guess?
Is the SOP available online or do I have to buy the whole book? I understand that it was recently updated from the 2003 version, is that right? I may never show but will need the SOP to buy good stock and cull my flock.




orumpoultry-- Why don't you see if your friend want to take the little guy? Easier than you starting a whole new flock. LOL just an idea.

 

[hipeatall]

YES! We will be there. My son is a member of Fancy Feathers 4H and we are so excited about the Serama Show!!!

One more week to go!!!

Are you going?

The FIRST TABLE-TOP SERAMA SHOW in TEXAS

5th Annual "Fancy Feathers 4-H Open Chicken Show
APA/ABA/SCNA sanctioned
March 10, 2012
Comal County Fairgrounds
701 Common Street, New Braunfels, TX

http://lssserama.webs.com

 

[Zootopia]

OK< cool. So they are looking at Temperement as well and how the bird displays itself. That would be neat to see. I will see if I can talk DH into comming. May to shop

It was my first time there at the Bluebonnet Classic this year. Am not quite sure how many large fowls were there on previous years so can't really compare. I hope you can come to the Fancy Feathers show.

The ABA SOP is available at their online store.

Here's some info about table-top serama shows:

Serama are judged in a Tabletop-judging scheme. The birds are individually judged and evaluated while standing free on a table in front of one or more judges.

This sets the Serama apart from what most chicken breeders are used to since all other breeds are simply picked up then placed back into their cages. Therefore, the Serama must not only fit the standard in appearance but it must also have the correct behavior and be easy to handle.


Below is an excerpt from the serama Standards and Judging article:

Judging Instructions
In posing the American Serama one should use either one's hand or judging stick to slowly move the head backwards so the eye lines up with the leg. In doing so the back of the comb will come in contact with the two main sickles on a male or the top two tail feathers on a female.

Once the eye is in line with the leg one should notice that the large wings are downward sloping or vertical as called for in the American Serama Standard.

Also the breast is thrust upright and the American Serama is posed in an upright manner.
When posed thus one can clearly see the breed characteristics that make up the breed; namely the moderately large upright tail, large downward sloping to vertical wings and upright breast.

One should always keep in mind that this is an upright breed unlike so many breeds developed in America that are horizontal in shape.