Cosmopolitan Hen: Sizing up the Competition at the Fair

Each year we celebrate our anniversary with a trip to the Evergreen State Fair. I know, terribly romantic! Still, nothing makes me smile like baby piglets, stroking the mane of a Clydesdale, or watching the pygmy goat kids play.

But what about the chickens?

It’s lots of fun to walk through the poultry and waterfowl barn. The roosters crow, some of the hens guard eggs in their cages, and the geese nip at children’s fingers.

A lot of the chickens at the fair are banties. This little roo was quite the gentleman. I don’t see the appeal of miniature chickens, but many urban farmers think they’re great. Me? I love fat, fluffy, sassy hens.

This one looked so much like Winnie! Now that our girls are officially hens (except for the pullet crew of two), showing them at the fair or with poultry groups is more appealing. It can be a lot of work to get your chickie ready for dispalying and judging, but perhaps we’ll try it!

About the author:  Robin Taylor is always looking for a piece of dirt to grow things in. She lives, works, and plays in the Puget Sound region with her partner, their three dogs, and varying numbers of farm animals. Her most recent adventures in raising city chickens, growing food in her front yard, and finding local sources of meat and produce can be found on her blog, A City Chicken Farm. Contact her at taylorgirl6@gmail.com.

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