CallyChook Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hi everyone, long time no speak! I've been trying to sort out my finances and health, and am now spring-cleaned and shiny new! It's the Cheshire agricultural show on June 21/22nd, with the poultry section showing on tuesday. Last years show was quiet but I have a feeling this years will be very well attended. I've entered into 6 or 7 classes and it is my first time as acompetetor. As a last minute thing, i entered into the decorated egg class. Does anyone have experience of showing eggs both plain and decorated? I am in the 3 bantam eggs class, contents classes forbantam and large, and supreme bantam egg. how do i prep my eggs? i know no polishing, but am i meant to wash and wipe them? decorated egg - so, does it have to be "raw", hard boiled or do i blow the egg? I want to get cracking (pun not intended!) but cant as i dont want to do the wrong thing. help!! cally x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Mostin's your woman on egg-showing, she does it regularly. I have done occassionally. HEN is a recent convert and is winning some classes too. Mostin and I have both stewarded for 'The Guineas' which is the UK's largest egg show too, very exciting! Egg wash is allowed and recommended for getting them really clean. Lots of sawdust in the egg box and regular collecting too will make sure any colour doesn't scratch off. The decorated egg class was the bit that gave me and Mosty nightmares, we entered and then panicked. People create some very clever tableau with their eggs (and you'll find that they enter the same eggs in several shows too). At the last egg show there was a beautiful goose egg handpainted with lots of lovely chicken breeds on it. There must be some guidance on egg showing somewhere - we learned from a big name in the egg showing world at our poultry club and it makes a huge difference to understand what each class is looking for and how to choose your eggs. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks Laurie, I've had an idea for decor now, can't wait to do it! I've uber-filled the nest boxes with shavings, here's hoping for clean, identical eggs! Come in ladies you can do it my feathered beauties x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
