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happy to meet up if anyone is going Red x

hi there i was thinking of going and showing for the first time i live in newbold near ashby how long it take you to get there

Hi It take me about an hour and a half If you are going to show so you know the deadline is the 31st dec to enter? Message me if you dont have the details to contact Mr foster - he will email you the entry form and then you can post it back should be a good show and we can meet and have a coffee if you like ? What were you going to show I will be showing TNN, indian game & dottes. Red x

hi there that would be great if you could forward mr foster email address to me i think il come and have a go this will be our first show . I would possibly take chocolate and black orp bants and chocolate wyandottes . were do you live would it be possible to bring some birds too you too see wot you think before we entered them many thanks gavin

Hi Gavin I will send you a private mesage with his email so if you dont get it message me. You should def enter the chocolate wyandottes, This is the show that Richard Davies is trying to get the bird colour standardised and the more entered the better. I will be entering two choc wyandottes. I hope he does get them standardised. I have choc and black bantam orps too. My bloodline is Rob boyd. who are yours from ? They are lovely bird to show - very laid back. I am not showing them at the northern though because they are in a breeding pen now. I am in NW leicestershire near J22 M1. You are welcome to come over but feel it a bit of a treck, if you like you can email me some photographs if it would make you feel more confident. But I would say enter all your birds and find out what faults you have to breed out in the line you have, the judges are very good at being helpful as well as positive. The judges at the show are really helpful and will give you loads of feed back on the birds. Most times these breeds fall on weight as they are underweight. I would weigh your birds and compare the weight to the standard and if you need to help them add weight on - type can look a lot better if correct weight. I will now send you that email for the northern as well as my own so you can send photos if you wish. Red x

hi rhona my chocolate dottes were all purchased direct from richard davis i bought 4 hens and 1 cock from him so iv ended up with 3 2010 bred pullets and 1 2009 hen which came out his breeding pen i think as for my orps iv got 1 chocolate rob boyd hen and a pair of blacks but im unsure of the breeding of these the other trio of chocolate orps came from ramsley orpingtons of nottingham we only live at swannington so not far from you so would love to come and see your poultry if possible just to compaire many thanks gavin

Hi No your not that far away at all. We arrange a time for you to come over after the 1st Jan as I am a bit crasy for time around here until after this weekend I am sure Richard would be pleased if you entered some choc dottes just to try and help numbers. Entrance fees are £1.50 per class. My choc dottes are all his line as well. message me with a date that suits yourself. Red x

well we finally made the jump and entered our first show the northern were taking 7 birds 3 dott bants,3 orpington bants and a stag turkey but now begining to worry any tips on preperation would be gladly recived cheers

thats great news Everyone will have different tips for you I would suugest washing the dottes and orps at least two days before the show because it allows some naturel sheen to come back to the feathers with the birds preening themselves. ANy soap good as long as you get it all out so most people use dog or cat shampoo but some still use washing up liquid. It needs to be non sented so human shampoo is not normally used as it leaves an after smell. Make sure legs and nails are clean and trim nails and beak if they need it. If you have durt under the scles of the legs soaking in hot water helps to get the dirt out. dry the birds - most use a hairdryer on a really low heat but I know some people have those hot air heaters and they hang it upside down above the birds to dry them that way. Most people spray the birds with something like frontline to make sure no creepy crawlies on the birds but also so it cant bring too many back. most people use vasaline on the legs and face to shine the birds up. feed only grain for a couple of days before the show as it helps stiffen the poo. Dont feed them on the morning of the show but after they have been judged. bring water pots with you in case the show does not supply as lots dont. most people now give their birds a dose of tylan for 3 days before the show to prep them for the stress of moving and during and 3 days after. buy some wet wipes and bring to the show in case any of your birds need a clean. non scented. useful on the feet etc. turkeys - dont know but would think similar ask any questions you like. Red x

Hi I am available this weekend coming now new year over if you let me know a time that suits you to come over. message me prob best idea Red x

Hi there yea that sounds great saturday would be best for me as i need to move my sheep on sunday . if you would like to drop me a text on my mobile ( 07869141237 ) with your address that would be great looking forward to meeting you and seeing your birds cheers gavin

no probs will do Red x

Hi gavin have sent you a text with address for 2pm today dont matter if you a bit early or late.