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How to Prepare Chickens for a Poultry Show
Want to know how to prepare chickens for a poultry show? From show chicken conditioning and grooming to training and diet, here's what serious exhibitors do before show day.
Exhibition & showing
How to Get Started in Exhibition Poultry in Australia: A Beginner's Guide
Thinking about diving into the world of exhibition poultry? You're in good company. Showing chickens is one of Australia's oldest agricultural traditions, with poultry competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter...
Exhibition & showing
How to Get Started in Exhibition Poultry in Australia: A Beginner's Guide
Thinking about diving into the world of exhibition poultry? You're in good company. Showing chickens is one of Australia's oldest agricultural traditions, with poultry competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter...
Exhibition & showing
A Guide to Poultry Shows in Australia: Types, Classes and Awards Explained
New to exhibition poultry in Australia? This guide covers the different types of poultry shows, how bird classes work, and what awards are on offer, from local agricultural shows to...
Exhibition & showing
A Guide to Poultry Shows in Australia: Types, Classes and Awards Explained
New to exhibition poultry in Australia? This guide covers the different types of poultry shows, how bird classes work, and what awards are on offer, from local agricultural shows to...
Breeding & hatching
Rest, recovery and the basics: how we care for our breeding birds
When you’re breeding poultry, it’s easy to become focused on genetics, pairings, fertility and hatch rates. But behind every successful breeding program is something much simpler: exceptional everyday care.
Breeding & hatching
Rest, recovery and the basics: how we care for our breeding birds
When you’re breeding poultry, it’s easy to become focused on genetics, pairings, fertility and hatch rates. But behind every successful breeding program is something much simpler: exceptional everyday care.
Exhibition & showing
What Makes an Exhibition-Quality Bird? Poultry Judging Criteria Explained
Wondering what judges look for at poultry shows in Australia? We break down the key exhibition poultry judging criteria, from breed conformation to feather quality, for beginners and experienced breeders...
Exhibition & showing
What Makes an Exhibition-Quality Bird? Poultry Judging Criteria Explained
Wondering what judges look for at poultry shows in Australia? We break down the key exhibition poultry judging criteria, from breed conformation to feather quality, for beginners and experienced breeders...
Getting started
Exhibition Quality vs Backyard Quality Chickens: What's the Difference?
One of the questions we get most often is some version of this: what's the difference between your exhibition birds and your backyard birds? It's a fair question, and the...
Getting started
Exhibition Quality vs Backyard Quality Chickens: What's the Difference?
One of the questions we get most often is some version of this: what's the difference between your exhibition birds and your backyard birds? It's a fair question, and the...