Whats the big deal with show quility?

[DUCKGIRL89]

Im sorry, but I have seen on here that some people wont ordered from Metzer farms because they dont have show quility ducks? I mean really wants the big deal if your not going to show them? Im just wondering really?

 

[Katy]

I don't show any of my poultry, but I like them to be as close to the APA standard for the breed as possible and that generally isn't possible with hatchery birds.

 

[magicpigeon]

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[DUCKGIRL89]

Ok. I dont want show breed really, maybe one day, but I have to wait till my mom says yes, but its sad that people put down Metzer farms because they dont have show birds and then I ask them "are you going to show them?" And they say "no, but they dont have show birds so I WONT order from them" and it just seems wierd to me.

 

[magicpigeon]

I can see your point of view however some hatchery quality birds such as silkies do not even have five toes or black skin - they are too far from actual silkies to really breed it back...

 

[Rosecomb-Ryan]

I see no reason of breeding birds that are no where near what they are even supose to look like! Why breed runners if they dont look like Runners? I mean that is just my opinion...

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

Some people say that Metzer farms Welsh Harlequins arent really welsh harlequins? Is that true? Or is that something to do with their off colorness? I will still love mine, and breed them nomatter what, but im just wondering?

 

[DB_Tex]

To my thinking, there is a difference between basic fairs and 4-H shows, and national championship shows. If you're shooting for the national bird circuit, I understand only getting your show stock from breeders, but if Metzer birds aren't good enough for youth shows, then why does this page exist?

 

[magicpigeon]

Hatcheries will still sell poor quality birds as long as they carry "blood" of the original breed, as far as I know...

 

[TLWR]

If somebody wants show quality ducks, they can go to the place that has show quality ducks. Metzer Farms does not claim to have that for all their breeds. They are a production breeder.
My runners are great pets, but they aren't as upright as they should be. They are unmistakeably runners though. I'd love a runner that is nice and upright, but I don't want to order a batch of 10 unsexed runners to get that one duck. Metzer's has great birds, but not show quality. If I HAD to have them, I'd have to find somewhere else to order.
I don't think anybody puts Metzer Farms down because of it, just stating facts.