The FFF spring show was a great show and the weather was perfect for the event. The show had a total of 800 entries with the smallest percentage of entries in LF. Ameraucanas were well represented by 5 exhibitors.
In LF the BB was a Black Cock that went on to be Reserve AOSB. This bird was shown by a non member but is form the Kernen line of AMs. Reserve of Breed was a Wheaten Cock by Maggie Maier. The numbers in LF were below normal. Several of the breeders that might normally show at this event had previous family engagements because of the Easter weekend Holiday.
But the Bantam entries were up a bit with entries in Birchen, Buff, Silver, Self Blue and Wheaten. The judge initially placed the Wheaten as Best of Breed and the Self Blue as Reserve of Breed. We discussed the non-standard placement and the Silver was decided to be Reserve of breed instead.
Both exhibits of birds were given good locations in the show with better lighting and visibility than at some locations. There were a number of folks not showing that came by to talk AMs and enjoy the show. It was good to meet a few new people that have a few AMs and hope that they can exhibit birds in the future.
Greensboro NC Southern Hospitality show is about two weeks, Saturday April 9. I hope there will be a good showing for AMs there as well. We have a family event that day, but are working to find someway to bring birds for the show anyway. Anyone that is interested in the Breed is welcome to come out and enjoy the show and talk about the Breed. I think you will find plenty of friendly folks in the AM isle to talk with you about the Breed.
00000 Anyone up for an egg show at this show? @@@@@
