What breed of bird should I get for show next year?

[sunny_bellyboo]

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thanks!

 

[sunny_bellyboo]

Compared to my OEGBs and especially to my OEGB/Cochin cross, they don't rank up there. Maybe mine are just stupid and stubborn, because I've shown them where the low roost is every night for the past three months, and they still get into the nesting boxes to sleep, every night. Kung-Fu is smarter than the other two; her nests are usually in secure places, rather than in the back of the cow pen (you would think after the first trampling, she would have figured it out?)

just some stubborn ones

 

[MysteryChicken]

Compared to my OEGBs and especially to my OEGB/Cochin cross, they don't rank up there. Maybe mine are just stupid and stubborn, because I've shown them where the low roost is every night for the past three months, and they still get into the nesting boxes to sleep, every night. Kung-Fu is smarter than the other two; her nests are usually in secure places, rather than in the back of the cow pen (you would think after the first trampling, she would have figured it out?)

Silkies don't always prefer to roost like most chickens, mine both roost, & snuggle each other on the floor of the coop creating a big fluffy pile.

 

[featherhead007]

it's ok I'm over it now

getting over it is good, maybe you could help others on here who have not yet.

 

[sylviethecochin]

just some stubborn ones

But, see, I don't care which it is, stupid or stubborn. It has the same result: frustrated Kate. Especially when all the other chickens figured out their own roost within the first two weeks.

 

[sunny_bellyboo]

then I got theseView attachment 1989832

awww

 

[featherhead007]

thanks!

YW!

 

[sunny_bellyboo]

D’Uccles are just what you need they are a very pretty, calm, tiny, quiet bantam!
I show D’Uccles and it really is the best breed I have worked with.
if you have any questions let me know

ooh I'll have to check those out!

 

[sunny_bellyboo]

@sunny_bellyboo if you aren't too far from Liberty Center, OH you may want to check with Rachel Bayes of Willow Acres. She breeds Ayam Cemani, Araucanas, Tolbunt Polish and a few different varieties of Brahmas. A breeder will have better quality birds for showing than a hatchery. Her kids are active in 4H and she may be able to set you up with a perfect match. https://www.ohiowillowacres.com/

I'll check it out thanks for the great advice!!

 

[sylviethecochin]

Silkies don't always prefer to roost like most chickens, mine both roost, & snuggle each other on the floor of the coop creating a big fluffy pile.

It's a flat board, in the corner, a foot up, in a nice, secure location. There is bedding on it. A confused pullet tried to lay eggs on it. It is a nice silkie roost, and it took me an afternoon. They have to jump over two feet to get into the nesting boxes. Why bother?!!