The 1st Battle of the Birds Online Show!

[ChickLover98]

hdowen: I'd say so, especially if he got a ribbon at a show. He's got nice, even coloring. What color do you call him?

Popcorn: I can't really tell... Maybe post a lighter pic?

 

[hdowden]

some say he's lavender but the show called him a self blue

 

[ChickLover98]

Then yep, he's most likely SQ. I have a Cochin hen that I can't decide on her color. I need to figure it out...

 

[RhodeRunner]

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The APA (American Poultry Association) recognizes that color as self blue. Breeders however, like the term lavender. A lavender bird sounds much more exotic then a self blue!

Saying a bird is show quality after it got a ribbon at a show makes perfect sense, however what in life is that simple? For all I know your bird won showmanship at a 4-H meeting, and a mutt can win showmanship. Not all shows have the same expectations.

I do not see how anyone that doesn't personally have experience with D'Uccles could tell you the quality of your bird. I suggest a copy of the Standard of Perfection, and talking to experienced breeders. Perhaps, the D'Uccle thread under breeds, genetics, and showing would be a great help.

As for the question to the quality of the Marans. I do not believe Cuckoo Marans are recognized by the APA, just Black Copper. If they are it would be in the french standard (feathered shanks), so a photo of the whole bird would be more ideal.

 

[ChickLover98]

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The APA (American Poultry Association) recognizes that color as self blue. Breeders however, like the term lavender. A lavender bird sounds much more exotic then a self blue!

Saying a bird is show quality after it got a ribbon at a show makes perfect sense, however what in life is that simple? For all I know your bird won showmanship at a 4-H meeting, and a mutt can win showmanship. Not all shows have the same expectations.

I do not see how anyone that doesn't personally have experience with D'Uccles could tell you the quality of your bird. I suggest a copy of the Standard of Perfection, and talking to experienced breeders. Perhaps, the D'Uccle thread under breeds, genetics, and showing would be a great help.

As for the question to the quality of the Marans. I do not believe Cuckoo Marans are recognized by the APA, just Black Copper. If they are it would be in the french standard (feathered shanks), so a photo of the whole bird would be more ideal.

I started this show so that I could have more expirience in judging birds for quality. This is practice for me.

 

[Warrprincess688]

• Bird's Name: Timmeh
• Bird's Breed: Splash Cochin
• Standard or Bantam:Bantam
• Bird's Gender: Rooster
• Bird's Age:1.5 yrs
• BYC Username: Warrprincess688
• 1-3 Pictures of Your Bird:

 

[rarely bored]

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Thank you! I enjoy all the beautiful pictures of different breeds - would like to see more shows like this!

 

[ChickLover98]

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Thank you! I enjoy all the beautiful pictures of different breeds - would like to see more shows like this!

x2! I really love seeing the beautiful colors, patterns, and feathers!

 

[ziL]

My "mutt" did well in 4-H Showmanship at the county fair, which I know is mostly based on me, but he also won a seperate blue ribbon based completely on him.

Name: Red
Breed: Brahma/RIR
Standard or Bantam: Standard
Gender: Cockeral
Age: 7 months
Username: ziL

 

[runamuck]

Bird's Name:SILVERADOOO

• Bird's Breed:• Standard or Bantam: PHOENIX STANDARD
• Bird's Gender: COCK
• Bird's Age: 5YR
• BYC Username: RUNAMUCK
• 1-3 Pictures of Your Bird:

Ignore the giant sebrite lol he is just one of the farm birds