Show Quality

[Anonymous]

Hello
I am i am new to the forum but not new to keeping chickens
This year i am entering 4 of my chickens into the a poultry show and i would like your opinion please.

Here are some pictures :

Black Orpigton Bantam Hen :

Silkie Bantam Hen :

Pekin Frizzle Hen :

Polish Hen :

Thanks Just let me know your opinion

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Joza,
I entered my first poultry show last year.It was a small show but very enjoyable,it was nice to speak with the judge afterwards.I asked him what he didn't like with my cockerel(as it wasn't placed)and it was good to hear what 'faults' he had.As a complete novice I did find it beneficial to get the opinion from someone with far more experience than me.
Regarding your birds,it is good to see a bantam orp where I cant see her feet and legs.A lot of pics of orpingtons on ebay(for hatching eggs)show orpingtons that are very leggy,so they look like crossbred birds or roadrunner's.Also to my inexperienced eye,she has the correct shape that an orpington should have. I don't keep orpingtons though,so don't know how she will compare with the other orpingtons entered.
As to your other birds,I haven't got a clue.
Although your frizzle pekin looks like it has quite a long neck in your first pic of her.I do keep non frizzled pekins, and none of mine have necks that look as long as your one, in that pic.It could be a pic that exaggerates the length of the birds neck,or,it could be a young bird,that still has some maturing to do,and when it is older looks better.The second picture looks a lot better.
My apologies if I have offended you in anyway.It certainly isn't my intention,and,I am very inexperienced,especially regarding our poultry breeds standards.
Enjoy the show,it is a lovely experience,made very special if you get a card or 2...or 3 or 4.Good luck.