This weekend we exhibited our birds at the Pacific Northwest Poultry Association (PNPA) show in Vancouver, WA.
We entered seven of our Buttercup bantams, as well as three of our turkeys. Our Bronze turkey tom took champion turkey, which is a promising start for our turkey breeding program.
We entered seven of our Buttercup bantams, as well as three of our turkeys. Our Bronze turkey tom took champion turkey, which is a promising start for our turkey breeding program.
Large Fowl Buttercups:
We were not the only exhibitors to bring Buttercups, though we had the only bantams.
Bridget Riddle, another member of the American Buttercup Club, brought her large fowl Buttercups.
As we mention in our "About the Breed" section, Buttercups originated as large fowl, or regular sized chickens. They were well known for excellent egg production. It was later that the Bantam version was established.
We have included a few photos of the large fowl Buttercups that Bridget brought to the show.
Bridget Riddle, another member of the American Buttercup Club, brought her large fowl Buttercups.
As we mention in our "About the Breed" section, Buttercups originated as large fowl, or regular sized chickens. They were well known for excellent egg production. It was later that the Bantam version was established.
We have included a few photos of the large fowl Buttercups that Bridget brought to the show.
Bridget brought both males and females from her large fowl Buttercup stock. One of her pullets ended up on Champion Row, taking reserve in the Mediterranean class!
Her birds sported great combs and coloring, as can be seen in the photos. Note the smooth center of the comb, and uniform points around the perimeter.
Her birds sported great combs and coloring, as can be seen in the photos. Note the smooth center of the comb, and uniform points around the perimeter.
We had a great time at the show, and got some great advice from some knowledgeable judges to help our breeding program move forward. There will be more blog posts in the future on our breeding goals and strategies.
Upcoming Shows:
Next weekend we are going to another show in Stevenson, WA!
At this next show, there will be an official Buttercup Meet, officiated by the American Buttercup club. We will be bringing even more birds to that show, and will post updates with photos.
Stay tuned for blog posts on this upcoming show!
At this next show, there will be an official Buttercup Meet, officiated by the American Buttercup club. We will be bringing even more birds to that show, and will post updates with photos.
Stay tuned for blog posts on this upcoming show!