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Title: chicken shows
Post by: Mulberry1990 on July 20, 2010, 20:31

Just watching 'The private life of chickens' and there was a scene that looked something like a chicken show? Like crufts but for chickens I suppose.
Are these common? I'd love to go see all the different kinds of chickens available! Need to find some more breeds to add to the collection!

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: grenhouse on July 21, 2010, 21:02

Yes, just like crufts for chickens! They are really interesting places actually, although I find a lot of 'chicken snobbery'. Must say this isn't everyone though you do find some really nice people who know their chucks and give you advice.

I went to the show/sales recently, they have them at York which is near you (ish). I went to melton spring rare breeds which was amazing, loads of chucks and then they were auctioned off, some daft money though!

Steve

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: Mulberry1990 on July 21, 2010, 21:15

ooo I'll have to google the york shows!

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: joyfull on July 21, 2010, 21:36

there are shows happening all over the country, some of us met up last year for the National and the Federation shows as a few members from here were showing. A few of us from the east midlands are meeting up this weekend and going to Heckington in Lincolnshire as they have a nice chicken show amongst loads of other stuff. Be warned though you will see so many varieties at these shows that you will come away wanting loads more chickens  :lol:

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: Mulberry1990 on July 21, 2010, 21:39

I'm on a limit of only being allowed 3 more chickens and 2 goats, so I guess I will have to choose carefully! 

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: jhub on July 25, 2010, 19:35

are there any shows down south??

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: Jae Dawn on July 27, 2010, 13:48

  Where or how do you find out about the Chicken Show's in the country?   I would be willing to drive from my area so it doesn't have to be the south but can't say I would be interested in driving more then 4 hours either ... haha   :blink:   :wacko:

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: Mulberry1990 on July 27, 2010, 14:37

I googled chicken shows and found this list:
http://poultrykeeper.com/eventlist.html

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: Jae Dawn on July 27, 2010, 14:51

OHHHHHH Thank you soooo much for that!   :D  :D

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: joyfull on July 27, 2010, 19:00

Think I may take a trip to the Norfolk show on the 17th October and the National Poultry Show on the 20/21st November at Stoneleigh. A few of us met up there last year and had a lovely time. last year I also visited the Federation but apart from it being so close to Christmas I much prefered the national.

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: jhub on July 27, 2010, 20:25

Quote from: Mulberry1990 on July 27, 2010, 14:37

I googled chicken shows and found this list:
http://poultrykeeper.com/eventlist.html

thankyou
Jane

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: Big Jen on July 27, 2010, 22:07

This is a very comprehensive list of poultry shows. Hope the link works!


http://thepoultrygarden.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=2356


Jenny

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: joyfull on July 27, 2010, 22:13

wow loads on that list Jen  :ohmy:
How are you doing with showing this year?
Are you going to go to Stoneleigh in November again? I have been in touch with Dorinda (cochin) and she is coming down again with some birds to show so would be nice to have another meet up there  :D

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: Big Jen on July 28, 2010, 11:31

Yes, I will be going to all the big shows again this year, looking forward to having a few meet ups :D

I have had a brilliant start to the year and had 3 reserve Best in shows already ::)

Moorgreen show at end of August is well worth a visit. Its near Nottingham.

Jenny

Title: Re: chicken shows
Post by: joyfull on July 28, 2010, 11:36

Know Moorgreen well - I used to live in Nottinghamshire - I will let you know if I can get  :D