What breed is this hen?

[BlackHackle]

I'd love to start breeding my own show birds. I haven't ever showed birds, but I want to start.

It's pretty fun and each year brings its challenges

 

[Table4Six]

A challenge would be what made success all the more rewarding.

 

[BlackHackle]

A challenge would be what made success all the more rewarding.

Yup, show breeding is really fun when you start with lower quality birds and build your way up

 

[Table4Six]

Watching the improvements until you end up with beautiful show quality birds would be very satisfying work.
I need to look into what poultry shows there are here in Florida. I have a bearded white silkie hen I am interested in showing.

 

[BlackHackle]

Watching the improvements until you end up with beautiful show quality birds would be very satisfying work.
I need to look into what poultry shows there are here in Florida. I have a bearded white silkie hen I am interested in showing.

You should try it out! I show at APA sanction ones so I have to drive 7 hrs to the nearest one. I am line breeding hatchery Sultans back to standard and they are coming along very well!

 

[drumstick diva]

would love to see photos of your Sultans and follow along