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Stephan Roaque:
Gordon,
 I tend to do that. And what I will say is my expectation at the time was different then it is now. I just wanted some nice birds for my oldest to Show. Now that I have learned more my perspective has changed a little. Thank you for your advice. I will note it.
Penny, I think no matter where we are we can all learn something new from folks if we stay open to it. Thank you.
As for the SOP already got one and reading it.

Birdcrazy:
Stephan, As you have probably learned by now, the road to successful showing is not short (unless you have enough money and can convince a successful owner to sell his show birds). I entered many shows with my flock starting with 4 and 5th place finishes. Slowly after culling my stock and adding some new stock I slowly climbed up the ladder. Finally I won my first BV BB and Champion AOSB. The next year at the same show I won BV BB and Champion AOSB on a Black Cockerel and RV RB and Reserve Champion AOSB on a Black Pullet. As I said before the road to showing can be hard, sometimes frustrating but also challenging and fun at the same time and may I say rewarding also.  The one unknown to watch for is predators. It seems like they are on the judging circuit. They seem to go after the cream of the crop and put you back to where you started.

I give you and your kids best wishes on the show circuit. Take it a step at a time, keep culling with an eye on the SOP and enjoy even 4-5th places on your way to the top. Most of all have fun, reap the rewards along the way, face the challenges but most of all enjoy your Ameraucana flock.

Stephan Roaque:
Gordon,
 Congrats on the success! That's great! With the birds we have now that I mentioned we did pretty well with so far at the shows. But that's before I saw the leakage. hahaha! So we shall see. I bought some Blue,Blacks, Wheatens and Blue Wheatens and hope to have some good products from those. I am excited about the challenge to breed and achieve a goal like you. Its funny you mention predators killing the cream of the crop. It seems like things whether it be predators or not seem to do that with all very good stock. Horses included! Some good horses have died on the ranch of some people we know by just a regular lightning strike. And I lost my best hound to a car hitting him. So its tough for sure. Good luck to ya this showing season! Hope to meet you down the road.
Stephan

Birdcrazy:
Stephan, I wish you well with your new Ameraucana purchase. Were these chicks, started birds or adult? If they were chicks or started birds, don't cull your Wheaten/Blue Wheaten too early unless you find immediate DQ
traits. Wheaten/Blue Wheaten have a tendency to mature later than Blacks and Blues. Just keep one eye on the birds and the other eye on the SOP! I hope your kids raise some show winners!

Stephan Roaque:
These are chicks that we purchased. How long would you say it takes for the Wheaten/Blue Wheaten to finish out? What are your thoughts on purchasing a trio as well? Or would that be too much? Thank you for the advice and your time.
Stephan

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