Showing my silkies is one of the most important things to me. But there is a lot to think about before you start showing, first you should find a poultry show close to where you live and find the dates of when its going to happen. Next get in touch with the organizer of the show, they will give you a sheet of how to register your birds. After you register your birds all chickens, turkeys and Guinea hens must be tested by a state veterinarian to be shure that they don't have any illnesses that can spread to other participants, although this does not apply to water fowl such as ducks and geese. After they have been tested they will have a band on their leg identifying that they have been cleared of all illness. Then I get my kit together for my silkies, my kit includes.... a fine toothed dog comb and a flea comb to keep feathers clean, nail clippers to keep the roosters spurs a reasonable length and all nails trimmed, nail file to keep beaks, spurs and nails all well rounded and clear of sharp edges, scissors to keep all feathers out of eyes, shampoos to keep the feathers looking clean. Three days before the show i get some cages together for transport, I also get my birds bathed at home to make them nice and neet for the judges. When you first arrive with your birds you will be shown where the appropriate cages are for your birds. The birds will be looked at by a judge and the judge will determine what grade your bird will win, ether grand champion, first, second or third. showing can be a great learning experience ad you can meet so many people with same interests as you, if your into breeding and learning about various breeds of poultry a show is the place to go I highly recommend going to one.
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