To add to this, I believe the APA also says that the ideal single comb should have 5 evenly spaced points, while this lovely lady appears to have a couple extra.
Oh thanks for that info. We are in Australia and the show is more of a regional/country affair but that doesn’t mean the same rules don’t apply. I have another bird (also called Barb..long story) that perhaps would be better. I thought her lack of comb would mean she wasn’t a candidate but because she is only a pullet maybe that doesn’t matter? I will try and add her picture. …
My family used to show a few breeds quite seriously when I was younger and living South Australia. Took out a lot of first places and even a couple champion birds of show. I went along and even helped out with paperwork etc. at some of the bigger shows.
So Barb and Barb went to the show and got first and second place in the Orpington category! I’m very proud of the girls. But… apparently the judge is not really a soft feather enthusiast and I’m not sure how many OTHER Orpington’s were actually there is any….
Pretty girl! Be careful if you do decide to show her. Avian flu is going on and it's highly advised NOT to expose your hens to other birds. Personally I would not risk it.
I would bring her just because she’s so cute and fluffy. Who cares about “breed perfection”. They should have a category that’s just cutest hen or fluffiest hen or both.
I would really look into the American Poultry Association’s Standard of Perfection (the APA’s SOP).
This is great! Im not OP but thatnks for the info!
I think it’s so cool that you know so much about this.
To add to this, I believe the APA also says that the ideal single comb should have 5 evenly spaced points, while this lovely lady appears to have a couple extra.
Oh thanks for that info. We are in Australia and the show is more of a regional/country affair but that doesn’t mean the same rules don’t apply. I have another bird (also called Barb..long story) that perhaps would be better. I thought her lack of comb would mean she wasn’t a candidate but because she is only a pullet maybe that doesn’t matter? I will try and add her picture. …
Well I think she’s perfect
Also to add on Orpingtons have gained a lot of popularity in the past few years, so there may be a lot of competition just with other orpingtons
Fascinating. Thanks for the info. I had no idea there was this much involved in show chickens.
You’re that guy on the Netflix doc
My family used to show a few breeds quite seriously when I was younger and living South Australia. Took out a lot of first places and even a couple champion birds of show. I went along and even helped out with paperwork etc. at some of the bigger shows.
So Barb and Barb went to the show and got first and second place in the Orpington category! I’m very proud of the girls. But… apparently the judge is not really a soft feather enthusiast and I’m not sure how many OTHER Orpington’s were actually there is any….
Regardless of the show, her and you have a promising photography and modelling career. She is very photogenic and you take nice photos!
Oh thank you! I do love photography. It’s another little hobby in addition to my pretty girls!
She should be.
Ha! Her butt feathers are to die for aren’t they! 🤭
She’s a lovely lady 🥰
Thank you! She’s a special girl!
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Her fluff coat looks smooth as butter. I think a professional photo shoot should be in her near future.
That fluffy butt though. 😜
Barb is all kinds of adorable. 1st place from me.
Barb is darling 🥰 I love our buff Orpingtons. Best personalities in our flock.
I mean this in the best way: fuck around and find out.
She’s got a nice back side fo sho!
Fluff for days!!
She IS pretty as are all Buff's
she sure can strike a pose, i tell'hya'what (my best hank hill impression).
You need to stick her in a County fair, she’s a cutie!
Such a beauty!
Barb 🐓 is a very floofy and beautiful lady! Does she have a rooster boyfriend?
No rooster boyfriend although I’m sure she would love that!
Absolutely! Go Barb!!
No matter whether she meets the standards she is still beautiful.
Pretty girl! Be careful if you do decide to show her. Avian flu is going on and it's highly advised NOT to expose your hens to other birds. Personally I would not risk it.
Oh right. Are you in Australia or the US?
I would bring her just because she’s so cute and fluffy. Who cares about “breed perfection”. They should have a category that’s just cutest hen or fluffiest hen or both.
She is a beautiful thicc chicc!
If this were a disney movie, Barb would be the pretty popular hen with the sweetheart personality that all the roosters fought over.
Ha! Yes. I love it.
I don’t know about show hen but she’s definitely a show off
What a sweet girl
Thank you.
Barb is just gorgeous 😀
Wow she purty
So pretty 😍 🐓
Hell Yeah she is!!!! 😅
BARB! Lookin' fab girlfriend!
Aw, she is so pretty!
Work it, Barb!!!! Shake those tail feathers!
She looks a little light in the picture, and she looks a little young. But that could just be the picture.
Becky…look at Barbs big butt
She is beautiful. Search up your breed srandard of perfection and compare her! That's what she'll be marked on.
V cute
To me all Orpingtons are beauty queens
Certainly pretty enough to show here! ❤️