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9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010
Wisconsin International Poultry Show

Located at the Fairgrounds in Portage, Wis., this show consistently is a pleasure to attend. Info from: Tara Kindschi 608


10/09/2010 - 10/10/2010
Grandpa Tiny's Frankenmuth Fowl Fest

This show will host several breed club nationals this year. It is held in Frankenmuth, Michigan  Details can be found

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Getting Started

  1. New- Random Thoughts on Breeding Philosophy and Many Other Topics
  2. Frequently Asked Questions About Poultry Shows
  3. Why Wyandottes?
  4. A Range Shelter will Keep Showbirds Fresh
  5. The Leg Color Problem in Embden Geese
  6. So, My Duck (or Goose) is Laying Eggs- Now What?
  7. A Return of the Urban Chicken
  8. Raising Ducklings and Goslings Step-By-Step
  9. Zimmerman Bantam Duck Brooder
  10. Ashbrook's Notes on Fitting Chickens for Shows
  11. Winter Equipment Maintenance
  12. Wyandotte Type Illustrations
  13. Winter Flock Maintenance
  14. Using Artificial Lighting to Stimulate Egg Production

Wyandotte Type Illustrations

Wyandotte type5
Lacks symmetry. Long in back, poor tail shape, tail breaks abruptly.

Wyandotte Type2
Lacks fullness of breast and depth of body.

Wyandotte Type4
Short in back, too much fluff, loose feathered (cochiny).

Ideal Wyandotte Type
This illustration demonstrates ideal Wyandotte type. It is an illustration of how a well balanced bird actually relates to a circle.

Originally published: 12-06-2006
Last updated: 03-03-2008

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