What is a good starting chicken for 4-H fancy showing?

[ChickGirl4Life]

It's my first year I'm 4-H and I ordered 2 Black Cochins. Any temperment tips or if they have a good sense for training and what-not?

 

[Celtic Hill]

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Well, There isn't much training other then just make sure to handle them a lot so they are tame for you! Good luck!!! Don't be afraid to go to the APA shows, they are fun and people are always willing to help!

 

[ChickGirl4Life]

APA in American Poultry Ass. right?

 

[Celtic Hill]

Yeah, look for club shows, and go and scope them out! Don't be afraid to exhibit there too, the "old timers" love it when young kids are getting into chickens. Where did you get your cochins?

 

[ChickGirl4Life]

I'm pooling them in with my mom's friend's order to Murray McMurray but I haven't gotten them yet.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

I agree with Celtic Hill on handling them a lot. Put them on a table and work with them to stand still without trying to fly off the table. Also, they should not lay on the table, the judges want them standing at all times. Good luck, you will have fun showing them.

 

[Celtic Hill]

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ahh Gotchya! I would say order 4 just in case any don't make the trip! Just my opinion.

 

[xxIsabellaxx]

I'm in my 4th year of 4-H and It's a good idea to handle them alot.

 

[ChickGirl4Life]

I didn't know i would get so many answers but I'm glad for them and thank you so much!

 

[Celtic Hill]

I forgot to answer your first question.

What is a good starting chicken for 4-H fancy showing?

Well, Everyone says something different. I think if you want to show you should get something that is in your price range and is easy assessable. I would suggest before buying any birds to go to some apa/club shows and look around there, you might be able to find a decent pair to start out with instead of chicks. This means you could start showing right away instead of waiting five months.