Hi all, well went to the Kyabram Diploma show yesterday (my club) .

The judges were Rex Stevens and Greg Jones.

 

The judges went hard against heavy flecking which was good to see. There were some really nice birds there and to me more compition than the last show, there was a very nice grey I think cinnamon opaline young hen there but heavily flecked in the beginners and I really thought that bird would of won it all.

 

I did well again

I won

Best young Cock in beginners ( white DF SP)

 

Reserve young cock

 

Best young hen in beginners ( Sky Blue cinn SP)

 

Reserve hen young hen, this hen didn't go to the last show

 

The cock took out the best young bird in beginners

and the hen went best opp sex in beginners

 

 

The cock was in the top 2 for the Diploma most people thought I had it because the other bird would not perch at all but the other bird got it and he was owned by Jeff Orlandi

 

I also got best Adult Cock in beginners ( the Yellow Df Spangle)

the cock took out best Adult bird in beginners

 

Then he went of to win opp sex Adult bird in Show.

 

I also won

best Young Blue bird in Variety Class

 

and best Young DF Spangle bird too.

 

Actually my winnings are Identical to the Riverina except I left my adult hen home so I didn't get the the adult hen in beginners and I took my light green opaline spangle and she got reserve young hen.

 

It was really pleasing to see the judges be consistent as they pick the same birds as the other judges did 2 weeks earlier.

I also won the raffle and picked a 25kg back of seed which was much needed.

 

The prizes were disappointing as for all my winning all I got was a lovely big casserole dish and sash which was great but no other sashes or prizes at all except for 2 certificates for the colour variety .

I know our club is small and we probably don't have much money but it was disappointing being a beginner and if I won I was really looking forward to the trophy and sash

 

But over all it was a great day.

Edited March 28, 200916 yr by splat

Congratulations buddy

Thanks Kaz it was a super day.

Well done splat,

Thankyou Pearce can't believe my birds are doing so well

Great job! Well done on some fantastic results.

 

How did the birds go with the show prep routine and how did they pull up afterwards?

Thank you Nubbly They went great I did what you said, I think it was routine for them in the end they got use to the spraying and seemed to look forward to it. I give them probotic before the show and spark after along with their vitamins to help pick them up and they are still looking great.

It is rest time now, no show until the shield now in May.

You will have t donate a trophy & sash for the beginners, Splat,That way you have the chance to win.

Being thinking of that Macka

That is great news splat You've done great! Your birds look awesome as always...

Well done Splat!

id be glad to win a baking dish lol

mabe i should take a look into showing lol nar just jokes but truth about the baking dish my second fav thing to birds is cooking and i just went brought a new baking dish lol

splat your deservent of your wins your birds are very lovley and so well kept well done on your win

Well done Splat- the birds look in tip top shape.

 

and the baking dish is probably worth more than a trophy (sneak down to the trophy shop and get one done up )

plus I've heard you have to give the trophies back sometimes... I don't think you'll have to give the baking dish back

splat your birds are just gorgeous, I am so happy they did well for you

Thankyou everyone my baking dish is proudly on show for a few days wish I had one like that years ago when I was raising my four sons, I could of cooked up a huge feast

Congratulations Splat!!! What awesome results!!! :D :hooray:

 

My clubs are starting to remove the trophies and sashes etc and changing them with money. I am with you Splat, i would much rather a trophy to show for good results, especially as a beginner. i can see that the seasoned breeders are sick of trophies (one i know has a house full of them!) but us beginners love love love trophies and awards!

Totally agree Liv :hooray: love love love trophies at this early stage and sashes being thinking how I can fund raise for trophies for the beginners next year

Geoff Gardner will be here shortly he is from our club he went out of the hobby for a while but has returned he was a national judge.

He is coming to help me pair my birds for breeding we are lucky to have him in our club.

slave auctions always good lol

can buy a slave for a whole day from 8am to 8 pm

the have to do what ever you want within the gide lines set out

just need people willing to do slave labbour for a day

always raises lots

:wine :budgiedance: :raincloud: :wine

 

congratulations.... Your birds are doing great Splat...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

great just what we need.... another Victorian breeding great show birds.

 

 

:rofl: Joking... just joking... :budgiedance:

Totally agree Liv :budgiedance: love love love trophies at this early stage and sashes being thinking how I can fund raise for trophies for the beginners next year

Geoff Gardner will be here shortly he is from our club he went out of the hobby for a while but has returned he was a national judge.

He is coming to help me pair my birds for breeding we are lucky to have him in our club.

 

Congrats on the wins Splat. How close are you to being elevated?

 

Geoff Gardiner, you can't go wrong there he was a top judge!

Thanks Daz and Daryl, Gee GB have to mention that at a meeting.

Daryl I am now on 22 points need 8 points to go to the next level and yes Geoff Gardner is a treasure to have in our club, he came to my house yesterday and help me pair the birds up will post a new post on the pairings soon but I now have 9 breeding cages in action.

 

My winning white DF spangle has now no tail feathers Geoff pulled them yesterday because they were broken so I don't think they will be grown back in time for the young bird shield :rofl:

 

Just found out that I am getting another sash from the show, Opp Sex Adult bird in Show it went home with someone else

Edited March 31, 200916 yr by splat

:rofl: Well I look forward to reading about these new pairings and seeing what comes of them Glad you got a sash

Well I look forward to reading about these new pairings and seeing what comes of them Glad you got a sash

 

Thanks Jimmy. Your new signiture are they your new babies :rofl:

Thanks Daz and Daryl, Gee GB have to mention that at a meeting.

Daryl I am now on 22 points need 8 points to go to the next level and yes Geoff Gardner is a treasure to have in our club, he came to my house yesterday and help me pair the birds up will post a new post on the pairings soon but I now have 9 breeding cages in action.

 

My winning white DF spangle has now no tail feathers Geoff pulled them yesterday because they were broken so I don't think they will be grown back in time for the young bird shield :rofl:

 

Just found out that I am getting another sash from the show, Opp Sex Adult bird in Show it went home with someone else

 

Splat can you explain what system there is in Victoria.. I am always interested in the differences around the states.