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Post by fluffychook on Apr 23, 2009 19:25:42 GMT 8
I know that the standard is considered the best to be achieved. Is it worth showing birds that obviously do not meet the standard, yet are still a great looking bird, eg Fluffy.
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Post by lakelands on Apr 23, 2009 22:14:38 GMT 8
Just so I know ....why does Fluffy not meet the standard
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Post by horses7 on Apr 23, 2009 22:20:54 GMT 8
No bird is perfect, I know I was really worried the first show I went in, befor my first show I went over the birds and compared them to what they had to say in the standard. Not low enough, not enough fluff, under colouring was too light and the list went on and on. I nearly talked myself out of going. but I had paid the entry and I thought what the heck, go and get it over with, I was just hoping not to get disqualified, anyway on the day it was closed shed judging, so had to go away, I was so nervous that when they opened the shed I made OH go and check first, and this is what he found so if you want to have a go, go for it, but present them as well as possible and have them as clean as possible and then you know you have given it your best shot. It is also good to be able to compare your birds side by side with others and it does give you a lot better idea on how you are going with your breeding program.
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Post by Duck Diva on Apr 24, 2009 8:10:52 GMT 8
WOW Judy, you mustve got such a shock after all your doubts Well done!
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Post by fluffychook on Apr 24, 2009 8:24:40 GMT 8
Thanks so much Judy, I will show Shelle this thread as she told me to totally abandon the idea because of defects. Fluffy has brown eyes - serious defect, no middle toe feathering, some hard feathering, comb is definately not a pretty site due to its shape and it is quite pink and possibly too much fluff on her head. She sees just fine though. These are just what I can see, I am not really up on the wording of the standard so there maybe more.
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Post by shellebelle on Apr 24, 2009 10:55:14 GMT 8
Hahah thanks mum. Just portray me as the evil daughter who never supports you No mention of how I spent 4 hours sitting with you when you dressed up like a chook!
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Post by horses7 on Apr 24, 2009 11:01:32 GMT 8
I think the only way you can improve with your birds is to get out there have a go, TALK to lots of people especially the judges and compare yours to the other birds that are there and try and improve your line and always try and breed to the standards and you will eventually get there and on the way have met and made a lot of chook friends
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Post by jacquie on Apr 24, 2009 16:37:02 GMT 8
why don't you put a picture of your bird's comb up so i can see it? atm all you have described are faults which may or may not be found on birds, and its not worth giving up before you have a go. the middle toe feathering while desired is not essential, its very hard to get middle toe feathering on birds in wa and while it is being worked towards, don't give up because your bird doesn't have it. did she have middle toe fluff when she was a chick, or did you not have her then. where is the hard feathering?
it is ok to have some stiff feathers in the wing..........
why not put up some detailed photos, she looks very nice just from the picture in your avatar, and the ones you had at the petition day. she has a nice round crest, a good body shape and a lovely little cushion at her tail.
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Post by malleefowl on Apr 24, 2009 17:43:45 GMT 8
Maybe you should go along to the Bullsbrook show and catch up with that cousin of mine, Trevor Wilton. He has bred them and is a judge, he could probably give a lot of advice on Silkies.
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Post by lakelands on Apr 24, 2009 20:20:22 GMT 8
She is a lovely chook Tina. I recon you should have a go even if only for the experience and to see the process...
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Post by fluffychook on Apr 24, 2009 21:16:58 GMT 8
I will organise some pictures tomorrow, ummmm.....I will try, promise. I might even get some of the little ones too...lol
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