Chicken_man 1,651 Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi folks, What is the best age to show your Oxford type males ? When would they be at there best ? About 2yrs ? Got a 1st and 2nd with 2 Partridge females, about 8 mth old, the stag at same age, judge said he was too young ? Thoughts please Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUCKWING 302 Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 You can only show a bird when the shows on In other words hes got to take his chances with the judge...... 8 monthes would make him mid April hatched Depending on your line and how quick maturing it is I would try and get them off earlier or show stags later ... if you're showing against birds that have hatchedvin February they will be far more advanced even though its only a few weeks . at the end of the day it's only a show and one mans opinion ..... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
off the tether 277 Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 my friend a stag ore cock will tell you when there ready as I call it they will talk to you and let you know they are the boys not you ,some will mature sooner than others depends on the line but the more you handle them the quicker they will mature its all about making them feared of nothing play music in your holding pens get them used to other surroundings and animals , nothing worst than a bird that as not bean handled on show day so my friend handle and talk to your feathered friends as much as you can and see the difference good look hope you win first prize 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks a lot folks, its pearls of wisdom like this, which makes it a bit easier for me and others to get on better and increase our knowledge. I shall continue to ask questions when they arise, and hope for responses like this. Many thanks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hardfeather 56 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Some strains mature quicker than others and while I agree with some of the above advice handling can give confidence in a bird but only time can give maturity. Also try not to give in to whims and fashions, as Duckwing has said a show is basically one mans opinion and as long as your happy with what you have regardless of any cards or rosettes the best birds in the show are the ones you are taking home 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Love that thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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